UK Publishes 10-Year Plan To Become "AI Superpower," Seeking To Rival US and China
New submitter iarlakd writes: The U.K. government on Wednesday released its 10-year plan to make the country a global "artificial intelligence superpower," seeking to rival the likes of the U.S. and China. The so-called "National Artificial Intellige.....»»
Defunct satellites burning up in the atmosphere could damage the ozone layer
Communications companies such as Starlink plan to launch tens of thousands of satellites into orbit around Earth over the next decade or so. The growing swarm is already causing problems for astronomers, but recent research has raised another questio.....»»
AI can help forecast toxic "blue-green tides"
A team of Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists plan to use artificial intelligence modeling to forecast, and better understand, a growing threat to water caused by toxic algal blooms. Fueled by climate change and rising water temperatures, these.....»»
New species of Callicarpa discovered in Hunan, China
Callicarpa L. (Lamiaceae) consists of 140 species that are trees or shrubs, and there are about 53 species in China, mainly distributed south of the Yangtze River. Some plants of Callicarpa are used as traditional medicine in China. In addition, they.....»»
Scientists find further evidence that climate change could make fungi more dangerous
A team of medical researchers and infectious disease specialists affiliated with multiple institutions in China, working with a pair of colleagues, one from Singapore, the other from Canada, has found evidence bolstering theories that suggest as the.....»»
Amid scorching heat, 900 people died in Saudi Arabia—climate change has made the Hajj pilgrimage more risky
Each year, millions of Muslims from across the world embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The mass migration is unparalleled in scale, and pilgrims face numerous health hazards......»»
How shifting cloud patterns are exacerbating climate change
In a warming climate, cloud patterns are changing in ways that amplify global warming. A team of researchers led by Professor Johannes Quaas from Leipzig University and Hao Luo and Professor Yong Han from Sun Yat-sen University in China have discover.....»»
Do you use AT&T? You need to keep a close eye on your next bill
Do you have an older AT&T Unlimited plan? If so, be sure to keep a close eye on your next bill, as it's about to be a lot more expensive......»»
Apple Intelligence plans in China still unclear due to legal concerns
How Apple Intelligence will work in China remains unclear, as the company has to navigate the country’s generative AI regulations. A new report says that Apple concluded it was unlikely to get approval to use a system developed outside of China,.....»»
The ornate horns of ancient marvel Lokiceratops point to evolutionary insights
What do you get when you cross Norse mythology with a 78-million-year-old ancestor to the Triceratops? Answer: Lokiceratops rangiformis, a plant-eating dinosaur with a very fancy set of horns......»»
A ship found far off Israel"s coast could shed light on the navigation skills of ancient mariners
A company drilling for natural gas off the coast of northern Israel discovered a 3,300-year-old ship and its cargo, one of the oldest known examples of a ship sailing far from land, the Israel Antiquities Authority said Thursday......»»
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: news, rumored price, release date, and more
A Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra could be arriving before the end of the year. Here's more about this possible wearable device and when it might launch......»»
SpaceX rival Rocket Lab preps landmark rocket launch
Rocket Lab is preparing to launch its workhorse Electron rocket for the 50th time since its maiden mission in May 2017......»»
Most cybersecurity pros took time off due to mental health issues
Cybersecurity and infosecurity professionals say that work-related stress, fatigue, and burnout are making them less productive, including taking extended sick leave – costing US enterprises almost $626 million in lost productivity every year, acco.....»»
EU says Apple has ‘very serious’ issues for not complying with DMA
Apple this year announced a series of changes when it comes to the App Store in the EU, as the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation came into force in March. However, the European Commission doesn’t seem satisfied with the changes Apple.....»»
What’s your top Apple TV+ release of 2024 so far? [Poll]
The year is reaching its halfway point, and Apple TV+ has released a variety of new series, movies, and returning shows. There are plenty of summer debuts hitting soon, but before we head into the second half of 2024, let’s take stock of what the s.....»»
Researcher: Improving gender equality will help end violence against women, but it"s only part of the puzzle
The spike in reports of women murdered by men this year has prompted widespread conversations across Australia about how we end gender-based violence. Much of this discussion has been about the importance of creating a more gender-equal society......»»
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more
A new Zelda title is on the way this year, but Link isn't the star. Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom lets Zelda take center stage. Here's everything you need to know......»»
Got an Intel Mac? Here’s the deal so far, and possible future scenarios
If you’ve got an Intel Mac of up to six years old, there was mixed news for most when Apple announced macOS 15 Sequoia. Most Macs that can run macOS 14 can still run this year’s version – but Intel models unsurprisingly won’t get the headline.....»»
Ferrari"s first EV to cost more than $500,000, report says
Ferrari is preparing to open a plant in Italy to make the full-electric model that is due to launch next year. It is expected that new EV could help boost the brand’s production by up to a third, Reuters reported......»»
High winds delay SpaceX launch after a switch to Cape Canaveral
A late scrub due to weather on June 18 means it will have been at least 12 days since SpaceX last lit up the Space Coast sky with a rocket launch, the longest run between launches in more than a year......»»