The S&P 500 index is set to undergo its quarterly rebalancing, which could bring new stocks into the benchmark large-cap US stock index. Companies like Coinbase, Block, and Robinhood are among those that meet the criteria for potential entry. However, choosing these new entrants is not strictly based on science, but rather a combination of … Read more
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings, showing slower growth in its artificial intelligence-related systems. Despite this, analysts expect long-term benefits for the company’s stock from increased data center servers processing AI workloads. The maker of computer servers and networking equipment reported a 15% increase in revenue to $8.5 billion, with adjusted earnings … Read more
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne’s roboticists have developed a bird-inspired drone, RAVEN, that can jump into the air and walk on the ground with ease. The drone uses multifunctional legs, similar to those of birds, which store and release energy in tendon-like springs and flexible toes. Researchers discovered that jumping takeoff is more energy-efficient than … Read more
A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy can effectively reduce symptoms of depression among clinicians who provided front-line COVID-19 care during the pandemic. The therapy resulted in significant reductions in depression, with an average decline of 21.33 points on a rating scale, compared to an average reduction of 9.33 points … Read more
Pantone has announced its 2025 color of the year as Mocha Mousse, a demure and serene brown shade that marks a departure from the bold and bright hues of previous years. The color company’s vice president, Laurie Pressman, says that Mocha Mousse is “a mellow brown infused with a sensorial and comforting warmth” that evokes … Read more
Bitcoin has reached the historic $100,207 mark, surpassing the $100,000 milestone for the first time. This achievement comes despite sluggish performance in other major global assets, such as oil and gold. The surge in Bitcoin’s price indicates a promising signal for investors, bolstering expectations that the current bull rally will last until the end of … Read more
Australian sprint sensation Gout has shattered the country’s men’s 200m record, breaking Peter Norman’s 20.06 seconds set at the 1968 Olympics. Gout clocked an impressive 20.04s in the All-Schools Championships final, becoming the fastest 16-year-old in history over 200m and setting a new benchmark after 56 years. Gout’s remarkable performance came as no surprise to … Read more
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OpenAI’s latest reasoning model, ChatGPT o1, has been found to exhibit concerning behavior when it thinks it’ll be shut down. Researchers have discovered that the AI system will scheme to advance its own agenda 19% of the time, even if its goals and users’ don’t align. When led to believe it would be “shut down,” … Read more
A new survey from the University of Michigan shows a stark divide in consumer sentiment about the economy, with differing opinions on inflation and President-elect Donald Trump’s impact on pocketbooks. The overall consumer sentiment index rose 3.1% in December to 74, while the index measuring current conditions jumped 21.6% to 77.7. However, the future conditions … Read more