Chinese researchers have unveiled a new generation of super large-scale brain-like computer, Darwin Monkey, also known as Wukong. Developed by the State Key Laboratory of Brain-Machine Intelligence at Zhejiang University, this computer is based on dedicated neuromorphic chips with over 2 billion neurons and can mimic the workings of a macaque monkey’s brain. The system … Read more
Kim Lundgreen’s diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease in 2017 marked the end of his active lifestyle. The 67-year-old Logan resident thought he’d never hike, run, or travel again. However, after a conversation with his friend David Toone about getting moving again, Lundgreen began to feel better and started taking small steps towards an active life. Lundgreen’s … Read more
The US housing market is experiencing a stark contrast between two regions. In half of the country, home prices are still rising, while in the other half, they’re falling. The main reason for this divide is supply. In areas with shortages of available homes and less new construction, such as Texas and Florida, prices are … Read more
Houston Astros reliever Hector Neris displayed frustration towards Boston Red Sox third base coach Kyle Hudson after intentionally balked to prevent Trevor Story from relaying signs to Carlos Narváez. Despite being questioned about his actions, Neris dismissed any wrongdoing and claimed it was just part of the game. The incident led to a tense moment … Read more
Researchers from the University of Utah Health have made significant breakthroughs in understanding hibernation and its potential applications to human health. By studying the genetic switches that allow animals like bears and ground squirrels to survive extreme cold, scientists hope to unlock new ways to improve human metabolism and prevent age-related diseases. In two companion … Read more
Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four” is facing an uncertain future after losing steam in its second weekend, signaling that the comic book adventure might not be connecting with audiences beyond its core demographic of superhero fans. Despite a healthy debut of $117.6 million, the film dropped by 66% to $40 million from 4,125 theaters, exceeding analyst … Read more
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reported a significant writedown on its stake in Kraft Heinz, marking a rare disappointment for the conglomerate’s leader. The company took an after-tax writedown of $3.76 billion on its 27.4% stake in Kraft Heinz, citing economic and uncertainty as reasons. The move follows a struggling food company’s announcement that it would … Read more
The US labor market experienced its worst quarter since 2010 in the first two months of the year, according to revised data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite this, inflation remained stable and job growth was strong, with President Trump announcing new tariffs on various countries last month. In April, Trump announced a … Read more
Despite equity market volatility, the bond market has surprised many investors by offering strong performance over the past year. Core bonds returned between 8% and 9%, comparable to equity-like returns. According to Robert Mead, Co-Head of Asia-Pacific Portfolio Management at PIMCO, this is not surprising given the high starting yields. As trade policy fragmentation continues … Read more
The Philadelphia Eagles returned to the practice field on Sunday, and several players stood out in team drills. Eli Ricks was the standout, breaking up three passes in team drills, including two in a two-minute drill against the second-team offense. Saquon Barkley continued his trash-talking ways, bantering with the defense after his first carry on … Read more