Scientists develop a new computer language to model organismal traits
One of the most beautiful aspects of nature is the endless variety of shapes, colors and behaviors exhibited by organisms. These traits help organisms survive and find mates, like how a male peacock's colorful tail attracts females or his wings allow.....»»
Preparing for Q-Day as NIST nears approval of PQC standards
Q-Day—the day when a cryptographically relevant quantum computer can break most forms of modern encryption—is fast approaching, leaving the complex systems our societies rely on vulnerable to a new wave of cyberattacks. While estimates just a few.....»»
Apple may want to monetize advanced Apple Intelligence features in the future
Apple is considering a paid future for aspects of its Apple Intelligence service that would expand to a subscription model for additional features and more AI partners.Future expansions to Apple Intelligence may involve more AI partners, paid subscri.....»»
Nature interrupted: Impact of the US-Mexico border wall on wildlife
Scientists are working to understand how the barrier is affecting the area’s biodiversity. Enlarge / This aerial picture taken on December 8, 2023, shows the US-Mexico border wall in Sasabe, Arizona. (credit: VALERIE MACON/AFP.....»»
Scientists are spiking rhino horns with radioactive poison to thwart poachers
Scientists in South Africa are going to startling lengths to dissuade poachers from hunting rhinos by implanting radioactive isotopes in their horns. The scientists accomplish … The post Scientists are spiking rhino horns with radioactive poiso.....»»
ChatGPT outperforms undergrads in intro-level courses, falls short later
Software that promises to detect AI-produced text fails to deliver. Enlarge (credit: Caiaimage/Chris Ryan) “Since the rise of large language models like ChatGPT there have been lots of anecdotal reports about students.....»»
Scientists developed a pill that can prevent noise-induced hearing loss
Exposure to loud noise is a risk factor for hearing loss. That’s why it’s great to see smart devices like the iPhone and AirPods notify … The post Scientists developed a pill that can prevent noise-induced hearing loss appeared firs.....»»
AI is now being trained by AI to become a better AI
OpenAI has developed an AI assistant to help its crowd-sourced trainers further refine the GPT-4 model by spotting subtle coding errors that humans might miss......»»
Tesla says Model 3 that burst into flames in fatal tree crash wasn’t defective
Lawsuit alleged defects with both Tesla's self-driving and Model 3 flammability. Enlarge (credit: CFOTO / Contributor | Future Publishing) Tesla has denied that "any defect in the Autopilot system caused or contributed".....»»
Astronomers discover two new Milky Way satellite galaxy candidates
For years, astronomers have worried about how to explain why the Milky Way has fewer satellite galaxies than the standard dark matter model predicts. This is called the "missing satellites problem.".....»»
Researchers develop technology to mass produce quantum dot lasers for optical communications
South Korean researchers have successfully developed technology to mass-produce quantum dot lasers, widely used in data centers and quantum communications. This breakthrough paves the way for reducing the production cost of semiconductor lasers to on.....»»
Updating the textbook on polarization in gallium nitride to optimize wide bandgap semiconductors
An updated model reconciles the gap between recent experiments and theory concerning polarization in wurtzite semiconductors—paving the way for the development of smaller, faster and more efficient electronic devices, according to a recent study by.....»»
Tiny bright objects discovered at dawn of universe baffle scientists
A recent discovery by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) confirmed that luminous, very red objects previously detected in the early universe upend conventional thinking about the origins and evolution of galaxies and their supermassive black ho.....»»
How Delicate Comb Jellies Withstand Ocean Depths But Melt Away on Land
Scientists finally know how a gelatinous deep-sea creature keeps its cells from paralysis under pressure.....»»
Misinformation Experts ‘Vindicated’ by Supreme Court Ruling
A recent Supreme Court decision rules that the U.S. government can talk to scientists and social media companies to curb online falsehoods.....»»
In-app subscriptions continue to grow, despite consumer fatigue
The in-app subscription market continues to grow, according to a new report, despite increasing consumer fatigue with the trend to turn everything into a recurring payment. Surprisingly, the most common subscription model is reportedly now a weekly o.....»»
Apple shares photos as first customers outside the US buy Vision Pro
The first customers outside the US have been able to buy Vision Pro this morning, and Apple has shared photos from stores in three countries. The photos show the demo zones set up for customers to try the spatial computer, as well as some of those.....»»
Scientists Implant Radioactive Material Into Horn of Living Rhinoceros to Poison Anyone Who Consumes It
Scientists Implant Radioactive Material Into Horn of Living Rhinoceros to Poison Anyone Who Consumes It.....»»
Apple"s M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch with 16GB RAM drops to $1,599
The 14-inch MacBook Pro price cut knocks $200 off the current M3 model with a bump up to 16GB unified memory. But this special deal at B&H ends June 28.Apple Authorized Resellers B&H Photo and Adorama are both offering the $1,599 M3 MacBook Pro 14-in.....»»
OpenAI’s new “CriticGPT” model is trained to criticize GPT-4 outputs
Research model catches bugs in AI-generated code, improving human oversight of AI. Enlarge / An illustration created by OpenAI. (credit: OpenAI) On Thursday, OpenAI researchers unveiled CriticGPT, a new AI model designed.....»»
Google Translate just nearly doubled its number of supported languages
This includes common languages like Cantonese and lesser-known ones like Manx. Enlarge / The logo for PaLM 2, a Google large language model. (credit: Google) Google announced today that it has added support for 110 new l.....»»