A seismic event that rocked Earth 2,500 years ago resulted in the dramatic redirection of one of the world’s largest rivers, the Ganges. This previously undocumented earthquake caused the main channel of the Ganges River to change course in present-day Bangladesh, impacting a densely populated area susceptible to future earthquakes. The findings of this study
Robotic learning has seen significant advancements in recent years, with researchers constantly exploring new methods to enhance robots’ ability to learn and adapt to new tasks. One such groundbreaking approach was introduced by researchers at Imperial College London and the Dyson Robot Learning Lab in the form of the Render and Diffuse (R&D) method. This
After a lengthy period of transmitting incomprehensible data, Voyager 1, the farthest human-made object from Earth, is finally back in communication with scientists at NASA. This momentous occasion marks the resumption of normal science operations, allowing all four of the spacecraft’s instruments to collect and transmit valuable data from its interstellar journey. The unexpected hiatus
The increase in calls to poison control centers related to psilocybin among adolescents and young adults is a cause for concern. Psilocybin, a compound found in “magic mushrooms,” can induce psychedelic experiences that alter perceptions of space and time, leading to euphoria. However, it can also result in serious health effects such as psychosis, hallucinations,
President Aleksandar Vucic recently announced that Serbia could potentially begin exploiting lithium reserves as early as 2028. This statement comes after receiving new assurances from both Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union regarding the controversial mining project in Jadar, western Serbia. The region is said to hold one of Europe’s largest lithium
Large language models (LLMs) have revolutionized the way we interact with conversational platforms like ChatGPT. The groundbreaking GPT-4 model has managed to astound users with its ability to not only comprehend written prompts but also generate responses in various languages. This leads to the burning question: are these AI-generated texts and answers so realistic that
In a shocking turn of events, Tesla shareholders recently voted in favor of reinstating Elon Musk’s staggering 10-year compensation plan, which the company initially valued at $44.9 billion back in April. This mind-blowing sum far exceeds the median CEO pay in the U.S., underscoring the enormous wealth disparity between corporate executives and the average worker.
In the vast expanse of the Milky Way, most stars adhere to predictable and stable orbits around the galactic center. However, there are rare exceptions – hypervelocity stars that defy the norm by hurtling through space at incredible speeds. One such stellar outlier is CWISE J124909+362116.0, also known as J1249+36. This particular star not only
Over the past few decades, the number of centenarians in the world has been steadily increasing, with their population doubling every ten years since the 1970s. The question of how long humans can live and what factors contribute to a long and healthy life has been a topic of interest for centuries. While Plato and
In a recent case in Canada, a woman experienced what seemed like episodes of drunkenness, despite not consuming any alcohol. This mysterious illness, known as auto-brewery syndrome, is a rare and little understood condition where microbes in the gut start producing alcohol. The symptoms of this syndrome often mimic signs of alcohol abuse, making it
Generative AI marks a significant departure from “traditional” AI by creating novel content such as text, video, images, and music, as opposed to relying on predetermined rules and patterns. This ability allows generative AI to think outside the box and potentially reshape various sectors of society. While discussions around AI often focus on whether it
The realm of artificial intelligence (AI) has seen significant progress in recent years, particularly in the development of large computational models for natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision algorithms. The driving force behind this progress has been the exponential growth of datasets used to train these algorithms, with hundreds of thousands of images and
Our body’s circadian clock has long been known to influence various aspects of our health, from sleep patterns to metabolism. However, recent research suggests that it may also play a role in the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments. Checkpoint inhibitors, a form of immunotherapy, have shown promise in treating cancer by enhancing the immune system’s
Meta, the social media giant, has decided to halt its plans to utilize personal data for the training of its artificial intelligence technology in Europe. This decision came after facing privacy complaints from a Vienna-based privacy campaign group in 11 European countries. The complaints were centered around Meta’s proposed privacy policy change, which was deemed
In a groundbreaking study by the National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS) in Japan, researchers have developed a novel approach to the reduction of esters using light as an energy source. Traditionally, the process of ester reduction has been costly and harmful to the environment, requiring excess amounts of highly reactive metal reductants. However, with