Author: Vidya Saras
Scientists have found new evidence of a potentially volcanic moon orbiting a planet beyond our solar system.Ā Our solar system contains the most volcanic object in the known universe: the Jupiter moon Io. Now, researchers from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California suggest a similar object may orbit a Saturn-size gas giant exoplanet named WASP-49 b, located 635 light-years from Earth.Ā A sodium cloud detected in the vicinity of WASP-49 b hints at the presence of a natural satellite, also known as an exomoon. While earlier studies have identified multiple exomoon candidates ā including one potentially orbiting WASP-49 b ā…
Following such a disastrous start to the season, INEOS now reportedly want to sell one Manchester United star as early as the January transfer window, according to their former scout. Man Utd transfer news A year on from making their worst-ever start to a Premier League season, Erik ten Hag’s side beat their own record after failing to find a way past Aston Villa in frustrating fashion. That 0-0 draw did at least see the Red Devils avoid yet another defeat after their humiliation at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur in the week prior at Old Trafford, with the North…
Courtesy of Tesla, IncTesla boss Elon Musk has unveiled the firm’s long-awaited robotaxi, the Cybercab, at the Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, California.The futuristic-looking vehicle, featuring two wing-like doors – and no pedals or steering wheel – deposited Mr Musk in front of an audience eager to hear details about a project he considers key to Tesla’s next chapter. At the event, billed “We, Robot,” the multi-billionaire reiterated his view that fully self-driving vehicles will be safer than those operated by humans and could even earn owners money by being rented out for rides.However, investors have so far not shared…
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Love it or hate it, AI is blooming in offices across the world. Unless those offices are full of employees working for the U.S. federal government. A new report from Fedscoop casts doubt on Washingtonās ability to keep up with the times. According to its analysis of multiple federal agencies, D.C. doesnāt have the funds or the talent to train to keep up with AI. Last year, President Joe Biden watched Mission: ImpossibleāDead Reckoning Part One and got freaked out about AI. It scared him so bad that he signed an executive order that called on tech companies to develop…
Alamy(Credit: Alamy)As a new hip-hop musical adaptation of the cult French classic opens in Paris, the film’s director Mathieu Kassovitz talks about the problems that inspired his work and how it remains relevant today.Barely a week after Mathieu Kassovitz had announced on social media that he was working on a musical adaptation of his 1995 film La Haine, 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk was shot and killed by a police officer in the Paris suburb of Nanterre. The event, which sparked demonstrations and riots across France last summer, was a shocking reminder of the killing that inspired La Haine in the first…
Este artĆculo tambiĆ©n estĆ” disponible en espaƱol. Crypto analyst Egrag has provided an historical analysis of the weekly XRP price chart, suggesting that the cryptocurrency is entering āuncharted territory.ā Utilizing historical data and focusing on critical technical indicators. Egrag highlights significant shifts in XRPās trading behavior, emphasizing the exhaustion felt by the XRP community during this prolonged cycle. āThis cycle has been extremely exhausting and super manipulative, especially when it comes to XRP. But donāt lose hope!ā he states. Why XRP Is In Uncharted Territory Central to Egragās analysis are two key indicators plotted on a weekly scale: the 21-week…
The EcoDev Research Team at the Ethereum Foundation is excited to announce the launch of five six-month research fellowship positions. This fellowship offers the opportunity for participants to dive deep into underexplored Ethereum use cases, identifying blockers and enablers that may affect their development. We invite researchers, developers, community members, and professionals from other industries to apply by submitting their background information and a one-page research proposal. We are looking for innovative ideas focused on nascent Ethereum use cases that: Materially and uniquely benefit from Ethereumās capabilities.Focus on use cases that create positive sum outcomes and real-world benefits.Have yet to…
Ethereum-based metaverse platform Decentraland is gearing up to release a desktop client that brings significant improvements to its graphics and performance.The update is set to address the limitations of the current browser-based version, which has been criticized for its technical shortcomings.The desktop client will enter public beta on October 22, offering users a more seamless experience in the virtual world. Source: DecentralandWhat can we expect from this update?The upcoming desktop client introduces enhanced visuals and improved in-game mechanics. Whilst Decentraland retains its cartoon-like style, the new version features a higher level of detail, smoother animations, and a more dynamic environment.…
OpenAI first announced the option for people to build custom GPTs nearly a year ago. The company described GPTs as an automated, low-code way to create specialized experiences on top of ChatGPT, and said it believed impressive GPTs would be created by nontraditional developers like educators, coaches, and tinkerers.The Store would be accessible to customers and builders who paid for ChatGPT Plus, Teams, or Enterprise. OpenAI also stated that it would launch a GPT-builder revenue program and that US builders would be paid based on user engagement with their GPTs. It promised to provide details on the criteria for payments.The…