Rockstar Games is reportedly considering a prequel to the highly successful Red Dead Redemption series, and one potential direction for this new installment is exploring the events of Blackwater. The town’s dark past has been hinted at throughout the series, but never fully revealed, making it an ideal location for a prequel. The incident that … Read more
A new study has shed light on how our brains link pronouns to the correct person in a sentence, enabling us to understand language effectively. Researchers discovered that specific brain cells, known as “concept cells,” in the hippocampus respond not only to nouns but also to pronouns like “he” or “she.” These findings offer new … Read more
Living a good life in the face of adversity is a timeless question that has puzzled humans for centuries. How can we live rich, fulfilling lives when faced with struggles and hardships? One key to unlocking this answer lies in understanding the importance of memory, forgetting, and literature. Forgetfulness is vital, as it allows us … Read more
Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology have developed two AI-driven smartphone applications to detect signs of depression non-invasively. PupilSense uses eye measurements to identify potential depressive episodes with 76% accuracy, while FacePsy analyzes facial expressions and head movements to detect mood changes. Depression affects nearly 300 million people worldwide, but detecting it can be challenging, … Read more
Chemists have found a way for two carbon atoms to share just one electron, defying traditional textbook knowledge. This discovery has significant implications beyond chemistry, as carbon is central to life’s formation. Covalent bonds typically involve pairs of electrons being shared between two atoms. However, researchers have discovered a single electron bond between carbon atoms … Read more
Nvidia’s share price has fallen by 2.2% after Chinese regulators issued guidance discouraging AI firms from buying the company’s H20 chips, due to US export restrictions. This move affected Nvidia suppliers like Samsung and SK Hynix, leading to a decline in their shares as well. However, Chinese chipmakers Cambricon and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) … Read more
Researchers at the University of New South Wales have developed a new technology that can generate electricity from solar energy at night using a special semiconductor. The device captures Earth’s infrared light and converts it into electricity, harnessing radiant heat to produce power even in the absence of sunlight. The breakthrough is based on thermoradiative … Read more
A recent vulnerability discovered by security expert Sam Curry allows hackers to hijack cars using only a smartphone and the victim’s license plate number. The issue, which was found in Kia vehicles as old as 2014, exposed personal details such as name, phone number, email, and physical address, and allowed attackers to control various aspects … Read more
China has made a significant breakthrough in artificial intelligence by training a single generative AI (GAI) model across multiple data centers and GPU architectures. According to Patrick Moorhead, Chief Analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy, this achievement is groundbreaking and showcases the industry’s ability to adapt in the face of challenges. The development is crucial … Read more