Thirty-nine years ago, Pixar’s CG wizards made us believe a faceless desk lamp could be adorable. Now, Apple is working on a similar concept – an expressive robot lamp that responds to user requests with movement and AI-generated voice. The “ELEGNT” framework enables the lamp to exhibit various states of “attention,” “attitude,” and “expression.” This … Read more
Cosmetic surgery is evolving as patients seek more natural results. Gone are the days of extreme transformations popularized by celebrities like the “Kardashian” look, which once dominated Brazilian butt lifts, breast augmentations, and lip fillers. Experts say smaller, more subtle changes are now in vogue. Board-certified plastic surgeons report an increase in patients opting for … Read more
Massachusetts General Hospital announced the successful transplantation of a genetically modified pig kidney into a 66-year-old man with kidney failure. This is the fourth pig kidney transplant in the US and the first of three as part of a new clinical trial sanctioned by the FDA. The shortage of human donor organs has led to … Read more
Former US Attorney Kash Patel has been nominated as President Donald Trump’s choice for FBI director. However, a financial disclosure form reveals that Patel received $25,000 last year from a film company owned by a Russian national with US citizenship. The film company produces programs promoting “deep state” conspiracy theories and anti-Western views aligned with … Read more
Big tech companies have poured tens of billions of dollars into new data centers despite an apparent breakthrough in efficiency from Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence system. The investors who had pumped trillions of dollars into tech stocks over the last few years are worried about whether their spending on data centers is excessive. Amazon, … Read more
Venus, often considered Earth’s twin due to its similar size and composition, is a mysterious world shrouded in thick clouds of sulfuric acid and droplets of water. Despite the challenges, scientists are eager to unravel its secrets and understand how it developed its unique atmosphere. The Venus Exploration Analysis Group (VExAG), a community-based forum, aims … Read more
SmackDown results took an unexpected turn as Solo Sikoa made a shocking return, taking down Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. After Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso defeated Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga, Sikoa delivered a Samoan Spike to the champion. Meanwhile, several superstars secured spots in the upcoming Elimination Chamber Match. Bianca Belair qualified by … Read more
The Trump administration’s plan to cut billions of dollars in biomedical research funding is sparking widespread concern among academics and researchers. The move, which takes effect on Monday, will cap the rate of indirect costs at 15%, reducing tens of millions of dollars in funding for many universities. Critics argue that the policy change will … Read more
Palantir Technologies has recently announced impressive earnings results, driven by double-digit revenue growth across businesses and record deal values. The software company has built its business over more than 20 years, but its recent success in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to real-world problems has helped demand explode higher. Government and commercial customers have flocked to … Read more
A recent calculation has slightly increased the chances that a space rock, asteroid 2024 YR4, could hit Earth within less than a decade. According to NASA scientists, the asteroid now has a 1-in-43 chance of striking our planet, up from a 1-in-83 chance last week. However, experts downplay the risk, stating that there’s still a … Read more