The US Department of Defense (DOD) is significantly increasing its spending on artificial intelligence (AI), awarding nearly 323 companies contracts worth around $670 million in the past two years. This represents a 20% increase from 2021 and 2022, as measured by both the number of companies working with the DOD and the total value of … Read more
Researchers have discovered a link between two human-specific genes, SRGAP2B and SRGAP2C, and the gene SYNGAP1, which is associated with intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders. The study found that these genes slow down synapse development in humans, a process thought to contribute to advanced learning abilities. By turning off these genes in human neurons, … Read more
The Internet Archive has resumed operations in a read-only state after a cyberattack and data breach brought down its digital library and Wayback Machine last week. A DDoS attack and database theft are believed to be the causes of the outage, with 31 million unique email accounts compromised. Founder Brewster Kahle announced that users can … Read more
Respect isn’t always easy to come by, but it’s often the result of using language that shows integrity, intelligence, and empathy. By incorporating certain phrases into your everyday conversations, you can earn respect from those around you without being pretentious or manipulative. Here are 10 classy phrases to start using today: 1) I understand… This … Read more
Nanyang Technological University Singapore researchers have developed a technique using ultra-thin niobium oxide dichloride (NbOClâ‚‚) flakes to generate entangled photon pairs for quantum computing, potentially shrinking components by 1,000 times. By aligning two NbOClâ‚‚ flakes perpendicularly, the team achieved polarization entanglement without bulky optical equipment. The innovative stacking method allowed them to create photon pairs … Read more
Chronic liver inflammation has long been a silent threat to our health, contributing to cognitive decline as we age. New research published by the University of Oklahoma aims to uncover the underlying mechanisms behind this phenomenon and potentially develop new treatments. According to researchers, chronic inflammation in the liver can lead to brain inflammation, which … Read more
Astronomer Dr. Richard Lieu proposes a new theory that explains gravity without relying on dark matter, a type of invisible matter thought to make up about 27% of the universe. Lieu’s research suggests that gravity can exist without mass, which could revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos. According to Lieu, extra gravity required for galaxies … Read more
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded to American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNA, a previously unknown genetic switch that could lead to significant medical breakthroughs. Despite the development of treatments and tests using microRNAs against various illnesses, none have yet reached patients. The concept is simple: … Read more
Cisco has confirmed to BleepingComputer that it is investigating recent claims of a breach after stolen data was put up for sale on a hacking forum. A threat actor named IntelBroker claimed to have gained access to Cisco-related files, including developer data and customer information, on June 10, 2024. IntelBroker shared samples of the allegedly … Read more