Microsoft has launched the Python Data Science Extension Pack for Visual Studio Code (VS Code), a bundle of four extensions designed to simplify data science workflows for developers using the Python language. The pack includes the Python extension itself and another for GitHub Copilot, an AI-powered pair programmer tool. The extension pack is now available … Read more
As global temperatures rise, cities are struggling to stay cool during heatwaves. Modern buildings often rely on electricity and air conditioning to keep residents comfortable, but what can we learn from ancient civilizations that thrived in hot and dry climates? For millennia, builders knew how to shelter humans from the sun’s intense rays. The Sumerians, … Read more
Microsoft is building a massive data center in Mount Pleasant, Racine County, which will take years and billions of dollars to develop. The facility will require significant power and water supplies, sparking concerns between the city of Racine and Mount Pleasant over water provision. As it turns out, water plays a crucial role in keeping … Read more
Microsoft has partnered with Constellation Energy to revive the Unit 1 reactor at Three Mile Island, the site of the worst nuclear disaster in US history. The move aims to provide carbon-free energy for Microsoft’s data centers and support its artificial intelligence ambitions. The deal, announced Friday, involves a 20-year agreement for Constellation to exclusively … Read more
The development of Large Language Models (LLMs) has led to the creation of agentic systems that can perform sophisticated tasks independently through function calls. However, most research has focused on cloud-based infrastructure, leaving a gap in using these models locally on devices like laptops and smartphones. To fill this gap, researchers at UC Berkeley and … Read more
Scientists have discovered that ocean waves can become far more extreme and complex than previously thought possible. A new study published in Nature reveals that under specific conditions, where waves meet each other from different directions, waves can reach heights four times steeper than what was once considered the maximum. The researchers found that three-dimensional … Read more
Researchers at Purdue University have achieved a groundbreaking breakthrough in quantum physics by using a quantum computer to simulate how energy can be teleported and stored in a qubit. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the field of quantum computing, as it demonstrates the potential for harnessing and storing energy from empty spaces. The … Read more
Are you feeling stuck in your life? You’re not alone. Many people struggle with stagnation, unsure of how to break free from the cycle. The difference between those who flourish and those who feel stuck lies in mindset and action. Flourishing individuals actively seek growth and new challenges. They step outside their comfort zones regularly, … Read more
The next generation of artificial intelligence systems will be able to perform tasks on their own without human input. According to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, this is made possible by models like o1, which enables agent-based AI. Altman describes the new reasoning models as “level 3” AI, capable of working through a problem before presenting … Read more
Astronomers have discovered the largest-ever pair of black hole jets, stretching an astonishing 23 million light-years long – equivalent to 140 Milky Way galaxies laid end to end. The colossal outflows, nicknamed Porphyrion, originated from a massive black hole 7.5 billion light-years away and burst forth with the power of trillions of stars. The enormous … Read more