Here is the rewritten text: Introduction to Taichi-2: A Revolutionary AI Chip Researchers at Beijing University have introduced Taichi-2, a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) chip that sets new standards for energy efficiency and performance. Taichi-2 operates entirely on light, unlike traditional chips that rely on electronic signals. This innovation leads to significantly reduced energy consumption. … Read more
Futurists have long debated the arrival of the singularity, when human and artificial intelligence will merge. American computer scientist and futurist Ray Kurzweil has predicted that this event will occur around the middle of the 21st century, and his predictions are gaining more credence with the rise of AI. In his new book, The Singularity … Read more
Scientists hope to accelerate the development of human-level AI using a network of powerful supercomputers, with the first node coming online within weeks. The goal is to create a “multi-level cognitive computing network” that will host and train the architectures required for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). This includes advanced AI systems like deep neural networks, … Read more
World’s First Fusion Ignition Breakthrough: US Firm Wins Esteemed Award The General Atomics team has been recognized as the R&D Team of the Year for their 4Pi system, which contributed to the world’s first successful controlled fusion ignition. The National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in the US achieved this milestone using … Read more
Carvings on a 12,000-year-old monument in Turkey appear to mark solar days and years, making it possibly the oldest solar calendar in ancient civilization. The monument, Göbekli Tepe, features intricately carved symbols that researchers believe track astronomical events, including single days. The summer solstice was marked as a special day on the monument. The carvings … Read more
A massive asteroid impact 66 million years ago drastically changed life on Earth, marking the end of non-avian dinosaurs and paving the way for other species to thrive. The catastrophe led to the emergence of birds, which diversified into the numerous species we see today. Scientists have now discovered genetic signatures in bird DNA that … Read more
After eight attempts, NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter finally hit its mark by shooting a laser at Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), bouncing off a tiny dome-shaped device called a Laser Retroreflector Array. This device reflects light, revealing its location with high accuracy. The goal is to guide future Artemis astronauts in the dark … Read more
Here is a rewritten text that simplifies complex ideas: The latest iPhone models come with a USB-C port, which offers a lot of exciting possibilities. Here are some ways you can use this new feature: * Connect to external displays or projectors for presentations or gaming * Use wired headphones instead of Bluetooth ones * … Read more
A number of northern states in the US may have a chance to see the northern lights and Perseid meteor shower on Sunday night into Monday morning due to increased geomagnetic activity. The aurora borealis forecast for this period has a Kp index range of 3.33-5.67, making the lights expected to become brighter and more … Read more
Victory for Ripple: XRP Soars A federal court has ordered Ripple to pay $125 million in civil penalties, ending the SEC case against Ripple. Judge Analisa Torres ruled that Ripple’s direct sales of XRP to institutional clients breached securities regulations, resulting in a $125.035 million penalty. The decision follows Judge Torres’ July 2023 verdict that … Read more