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Web Intelligence Industry Might Undergo Seismic Changes in 2024, Says Oxylabs
New developments in case law around data collection might carry yet unknown implications for thousands of companies worldwide
AI System Outperforms Humans in Global Weather Forecasting
In a breakthrough for artificial intelligence, researchers at Google’s DeepMind have developed an AI system called GraphCast that can predict worldwide weather up to 10 days in the future more accurately than traditional forecasting methods. The results were published this week in the journal Science. According to a recent announcement, GraphCast was more precise than […]
The Hidden Epidemic: Counterfeit Drugs Affect 1 in 10 Medications Worldwide
While many people talk about the dangers of certain prescription medications, a far less discussed issue is that of counterfeit drugs affecting millions of people. From rogue online pharmacies to unethical local dispensers to simple errors, the counterfeit drug supply chain is more extensive than most people realize. The widespread dilemma poses a severe risk […]
Uncharted Digital Landscapes and the Quest for Timeless Identity
In a recent podcast episode, Lex Freedman and Mark Zuckerberg convened in the Metaverse, where the digital realm intertwines with reality. Their astonishingly realistic interaction, while highlighting technological advancements, also prompted deeper contemplations. As the line between digital recreations and reality becomes increasingly blurred, it beckons questions about the definitions of identity and consciousness, and the very […]
Journey Through Millennium’s Mathematical Enigmas
The Millennium Prize Problems are a set of seven challenges that stand as the epitome of mathematical and computational enigma at the dawn of the new millennium. These problems were carefully chosen due to their complexity and the profound implications their solutions would bear on various fields of science. Unveiled by the Clay Mathematics Institute […]
The Quiet Conqueror of Poincaré’s Century-Old Enigma
In the realm of mathematics, few challenges have beckoned the ambitious and brave like the Millennium Prize Problems. These seven formidable puzzles, posited by the Clay Mathematics Institute, come with a hefty bounty of one million dollars each, awaiting those who can unravel their mysteries. Among these giants, the Poincaré Conjecture stood as a beacon […]
Epic Solar Eclipse Adventure Awaits
As the annual solar eclipse approaches, skywatchers are growing increasingly eager to witness the event, which is set to occur on October 14 next month. Optimal viewing spots span the southwestern region of the U.S., comprising states such as Oregon, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, California, Idaho, and Arizona. The phenomenon will commence in Oregon […]
Cybertruck May Stall Before Rolling Out in Mass
The design for Tesla’s long-delayed, sci-fi-inspired Cybertruck was first unveiled in November 2019, but a company-wide email sent by Elon Musk in August 2023 implies he’s worried about “precision” in manufacturing the trapezoidal pickup truck, which demands “straight edges.” Musk’s memo reports that that “due to the nature of Cybertruck, which is made of bright […]
Biotech’s Rapid Evolution and Its Moonshot to Save Our Planet
Around the world, people are grappling with the tragic aftermath of the Industrial Era. After three hundred years of extracting resources from the earth to build our modern society, we are now drowning in plastics, pollution, toxic waste, greenhouse gasses, and the environmental consequences of disrupting the planet’s ecosystems and destroying up to half the […]
Neuronal Connectivity: Secret Brain Advantage of Successful Entrepreneurs Revealed
Researchers from the HEC – School of Management at the University of Liege and the Liège University Hospital (CHU Liège) published significant findings on the increased neuronal connectivity in the brains of serial entrepreneurs compared to managers on August 16, 2023. The ability to think quickly on one’s feet is critical for entrepreneurs, and this […]