Mathematicians Ben Green and Mehtaab Sawhney have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of number theory, proving that there are infinitely many prime numbers that can be written as the sum of squares of other prime numbers. This breakthrough, which uses a powerful tool called the Gowers norm, has significant implications for our understanding…
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A groundbreaking discovery in Kenya has shed new light on the lives of our ancient ancestors. The fossilized footprints of two ancient species, Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, have been found at the Koobi Fora site, dating back 1.5 million years. This remarkable find provides the first direct evidence of different archaic human species coexisting…
ChatGPT, the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. The chatbot has become an essential tool for Fortune 500 companies, with over 92% of them using it. OpenAI’s latest partnership with Apple for its upcoming generative AI offering, Apple Intelligence, has further solidified the company’s…
A US federal judge has rejected a plea deal between Boeing and the Justice Department, creating uncertainty around the aerospace giant’s criminal prosecution in connection with the development of its bestselling 737 Max jetliner. The deal would have allowed Boeing to plead guilty to a felony conspiracy charge and pay a fine, but the judge…
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield recently backed down from plans to impose time limits on health insurance payments for anesthesia care in certain states. This decision highlights the crucial role anesthesiologists play in ensuring patient safety during surgical procedures. Anesthesiologists not only administer anesthesia but also monitor vital signs, pain levels, and deliver medication as…
China’s market regulator has launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia’s acquisition of Mellanox, a move that comes amid escalating tensions between the US and China over key technologies, including artificial intelligence and semiconductors. The probe is seen as a retaliatory measure by China following Washington’s restrictions on semiconductor manufacturers, including Nvidia, from selling their most…
A recent study by the High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS) collaboration has confirmed the existence of a “cooling break” in the energy spectrum of cosmic ray electrons and positrons at around 1 TeV. The research, published in Physical Review Letters, suggests that the origins of these particles are still hotly debated, with possible explanations including…
Archaeologists have unearthed clay cylinders in Syria, dated to 4,400 years ago, inscribed with the earliest known alphabetic writing system. The discovery, made in the Umm el-Marra tomb, has sparked excitement among scholars, who believe it may rekindle the idea of the location of the earliest alphabet. The symbols, which correspond to sounds, are similar…
Bitcoin has reached a new high of over $103,000 after US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Paul Atkins, a cryptocurrency advocate, to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. This move has been seen as a positive development for the cryptocurrency market, with many experts predicting further growth in the coming months. The latest surge comes after…
Researchers at University College London have created the thinnest pasta ever made, measuring just 370 nanometers thick. This innovation was achieved by mixing flour with formic acid and using electrospinning to create nanofibers. The new pasta is not intended for human consumption but has potential applications in biodegradable bandages and wound dressings. Forecast for 6…