Google DeepMind has announced a new family of Gemini 2.0 robotics models designed to enable robots to perform complex tasks in various environments. The models, developed by head of robotics Carolina Parada and her team, focus on “embodied AI” that allows robots to understand natural language, reason about scenes, interact with users, and take physical … Read more
A new study has found that anthocyanin-rich fruits and vegetables may help combat the negative effects of microplastic exposure. Anthocyanins, a type of flavonoid found in colorful foods like blueberries and blackberries, have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can neutralize oxidative stress and reduce inflammation caused by microplastics. According to researchers, microplastics interact with hormone … Read more
Four space tourists returned to Earth on Friday, splashing down in the Pacific after a privately funded polar tour. The group, chartered by Bitcoin investor Chun Wang, orbited the north and south poles before landing off the Southern California coast. This was the first human spaceflight to circle the globe above the poles and the … Read more
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 on Saturday, extending their winning streak to 12 games. Despite being outshot 13-4 on special teams and allowing two late power-play goals, the Blues held off the Avalanche with strong team play. The Blues’ special teams unit played a crucial role in the win, as they … Read more
The US aid agency, US Agency for International Development (US AID), has fired several aid workers who were sent to assess relief efforts after a devastating earthquake hit Myanmar on March 28. The firings come as the administration is dismantling the agency and reducing foreign aid. More than 3,300 people were killed and over 4,800 … Read more
Suspected US airstrikes have killed at least two people and wounded nine others in a stronghold of Yemen’s Houthi rebels, according to the group. The strikes, which occurred overnight in Saada, were confirmed by footage aired by the Houthis’ al-Masirah satellite news channel. The intense campaign of airstrikes targeting the Houthis has already killed at … Read more
Israeli citizens are demanding an end to hostilities with Hamas, calling for negotiations over the release of all remaining hostages taken by the Islamic group. Amid stalled peace talks, air strikes and ground operations resumed in Gaza on March 18, killing 60 people. Daily protests in Israel have intensified, as protesters fear attacks could put … Read more
Netflix’s new medical drama Pulse drops its viewers into the world of Maguire Medical during a catastrophic hurricane, setting high stakes for the first season. The show’s main character, Danny (Willa Fitzgerald), has filed a sexual harassment claim against chief resident Phillips (Colin Woodell). The series’ choice to start with a disaster scene allows for … Read more
Houston’s victory over Duke is more than just a notable upset – it’s an epitome of Coach Kelvin Sampson’s molding of the team into a bastion of toughness. The 70-67 win marked a turning point in Sampson’s career, as he showed his players’ resilience and determination. For years, Houston has been known for its gritty … Read more
Meta has made its Llama 4 models available today in Azure AI Foundry and Azure Databricks, enabling developers to build more personalized multimodal experiences. The models are designed to seamlessly integrate text and vision tokens into a unified model backbone, allowing developers to leverage them in applications that demand vast amounts of unlabeled text, image, … Read more