A global network of small, Wi-Fi-enabled telescopes has enabled hobby astronomers to contribute to astronomical research, discovering hundreds of asteroids, comets, and exoplanets. The network, led by the French company Unistellar, has expanded its reach through partnerships with nonprofits and universities, making it accessible to communities worldwide. This collaborative effort has transformed the way people…
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OpenAI has released GPT-4.5, its largest AI model to date, which boasts a deeper world knowledge and higher emotional intelligence. However, the model’s performance is mixed, and it falls short of newer AI reasoning models from Chinese AI company DeepSeek and Anthropic. The industry is holding its breath to see if GPT-4.5 will be a…
Microsoft has announced the creation of the first ‘topological qubits’, a breakthrough in quantum computing that could lead to the development of more efficient and scalable quantum computers. The company’s research team has successfully demonstrated the existence of topological qubits using a superconducting nanowire device, which could potentially protect information from noise and errors. While…
The tech industry has seen a significant wave of layoffs in 2024, with over 150,000 job cuts across 542 companies. This trend is expected to continue in 2025, with major players like Google, Tesla, and Microsoft announcing further reductions. The impact of these layoffs on innovation and the job market is a pressing concern, with…
JA Mining, a leading cloud mining service platform, has announced its innovative cloud mining solution, which has helped thousands of users worldwide achieve stable returns. The platform, regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), provides users with a safe and reliable investment environment, allowing novices to quickly get started through simple and convenient operation…
Recent data breaches have exposed the personal information of millions of individuals, including students, teachers, and patients. The PowerSchool breach, one of the largest in recent history, affected over 62 million students and 9.5 million teachers in the United States. Additionally, a hacker stole a million patient records from a nonprofit healthcare provider, and stalkerware…
Scientists have released the biggest-ever artificial-intelligence (AI) model for biology, called Evo 2, which can write whole chromosomes and small genomes from scratch. This model has been trained on 128,000 genomes spanning the tree of life and can make sense of existing DNA, including hard-to-interpret ‘non-coding’ gene variants linked to disease. The developers see Evo…
Rare Disease Day has brought attention to the challenges of treating conditions that affect fewer than 65 people per 100,000. However, recent developments in the field of biotechnology have brought hope to patients with rare diseases. Seven drugs are poised to be approved in 2025, including diazoxide choline for Prader-Willi syndrome, fitusiran for hemophilia A…
A team of researchers has developed a generative AI engine that can create coherent, immersive video-game worlds that respond to player inputs. The engine, called WHAM, was trained on 500,000 anonymized game sessions of the online multiplayer game Bleeding Edge and can generate a range of gameplay slices while maintaining consistency with the original game’s…
The fintech industry is facing a tumultuous period, with high-profile lawsuits, security breaches, and shifting regulatory landscapes. Charlie Javice, the founder of student financial planning aid startup Frank, is on trial for allegedly defrauding JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million. Meanwhile, crypto exchange Bybit suffered a massive hack, and Coinbase and Robinhood have seen their…