Pfizer’s gene therapy for a rare genetic blood-clotting disorder called hemophilia A has been successful in late-stage trials, paving the way for potential approval. Hemophilia A is a lifelong disease caused by a lack of factor VIII protein. Without enough of this protein, blood cannot clot properly, increasing the risk of bleeding episodes. The condition … Read more
A fascinating article about Meta’s latest generative AI model, Llama 3.1 405B! It seems that the company is pushing hard to establish itself as a major player in the world of AI, with a focus on developing large language models like Llama. The article highlights some impressive capabilities of the new Llama model, including its … Read more
Adobe released new Firefly tools for Photoshop and Illustrator on Tuesday. These tools allow graphic designers to use Adobe’s in-house AI models by describing what they want with brief prompts and receiving AI-generated textures or images that could otherwise take hours to create. Adobe is doubling down on AI while taking a “creator-friendly approach.” The … Read more
A group of scientists have developed a new type of “smart” soil that uses 40 percent less water than traditional options and can help crops grow up to 138 percent larger. This is achieved by mixing in a special hydrogel that absorbs water vapor from the air at night and releases it to the plant’s … Read more
Sharks off Brazil’s coast have tested positive for cocaine, a first-time detection in free-ranging sharks. Scientists from the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation found cocaine in liver and muscle tissue of all 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks. The species was chosen due to its small size and exposure to contaminants. Cocaine levels were three times higher in muscle … Read more
A study found that dogs can smell human stress and make decisions based on it. The research involved 18 dogs and their owners, who were asked to give a speech and do math tasks while being recorded for stress levels. The dogs were then given food bowls with different scents and were trained to recognize … Read more
A study has revealed a more efficient method for creating methanol. For years, chemists have been striving to synthesize valuable materials from waste molecules. Now, an international team of scientists is investigating how electricity can simplify this process. In their study, recently published in Nature Catalysis, researchers demonstrated that carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, can … Read more
Here is the rewritten text in simpler language: How to Turn Your Worst Habits into Your Best Friends There’s something good hidden behind every bad habit you have. Discover it to level up. Bad habits often serve a purpose, making them harder to change. Understanding why we do things can unlock powerful self-knowledge. Even the … Read more
Elon Musk has started training the “world’s most powerful AI” using a massive cluster of 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs. The Memphis Supercluster began training at 4:20am local time and is expected to be completed by December this year. Source: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/elon-musk-fires-up-the-most-powerful-ai-training-cluster-in-the-world-uses-100000-nvidia-h100-gpus-on-a-single-fabric
Everyone needs their comfort show. Killing Time What do you do after a long day of exploring and collecting data on a cold, alien desert world? Thanks to NASA’s simulated Mars habitat experiment, we might have an answer. According to microbiologist Anca Selariu, who lived in a 3D-printed mock-up of a Mars base for 378 … Read more