The European Union’s comprehensive AI regulatory framework, the AI Act, officially came into force on August 1. As part of this regulation, regulators can ban the use of AI systems deemed to pose an “unacceptable risk” or harm to individuals. The first compliance deadline falls on February 2. Under the EU’s approach, AI applications are … Read more
Scientists have made significant progress in understanding Yellowstone National Park’s volcanic system by studying its hidden magma reservoirs. A recent research study by the USGS and Oregon State University revealed four distinct magma bodies beneath the park, with one body located in the northeastern sector retaining sufficient heat to remain partially molten over the long … Read more
A rare celestial event is set to take place in the UK sky this month. From February 1st, six planets will align, creating a planetary parade that can be viewed after dark. The crescent moon and Venus will be visible close together on Saturday, with clear skies ideal for spotting. However, cloudy conditions are expected … Read more
A discovery in Oxford, UK, has shed new light on a prehistoric era that was thought to be well understood by the country’s dense population. Hundreds of archaeologists uncovered hundreds of dinosaur footprints frozen in time at Dewars Farm Quarry, just outside the University of Oxford. The site, nicknamed ‘Britain’s Dinosaur Highway’, revealed over 200 … Read more
Google’s Heritable Agriculture spinout aims to use artificial intelligence in crop breeding, reducing costs and improving yields. The company hopes this approach will benefit a range of essential crops. Norman Borlaug’s involvement in Mexico’s Cooperative Wheat Research and Production Programme is highlighted as an example of how government support can aid domestic food production. By … Read more
Bianca Censori’s look at the Grammys sparked controversy, with some questioning whether her outfit constituted indecent exposure. The Australian architect-turned-designer wore a tight, completely sheer minidress under a long shaggy coat on the red carpet. This was not the first time she has pushed boundaries with her outfits, having worn provocative looks in the past. … Read more
Costco has reached a tentative agreement with its union, the Teamsters, just before the strike deadline. The agreement will be presented to union members for a vote. Earlier this week, the company announced it would raise pay for non-union employees in the US to over $30 an hour, in a phased approach over three years. … Read more
When a user makes too many requests to an API (Application Programming Interface) within a short period of time, the server responds with a ‘429 Too Many Requests’ error message. This error occurs due to the API’s built-in rate limiting mechanism designed to prevent abuse and protect against excessive traffic. The purpose of this feature … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover has achieved a historic milestone by collecting a peculiar rock sample from the Jezero Crater on Mars, dubbed “Silver Mountain.” This 26th sample is unique among those collected so far due to its unusual texture. To preserve it for future analysis, NASA sealed the rock core in a titanium tube. The Perseverance … Read more
Mateo Ramirez’s story is a devastating example of the life-changing effects of antibiotics prescribed without proper warning. The 28-year-old New Englander was given ciprofloxacin, also known as cipro, for a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI) after catching a food poisoning bug in Panama in 2017. The antibiotic cleared his infection, but within days, Mateo experienced … Read more