SpaceX is gearing up for its groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission, which will see four astronauts venturing into orbit aboard the Crew Dragon capsule. This mission, spearheaded by billionaire and private astronaut Jared Isaacman, promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. From the first-ever spacewalk by private astronauts to testing cutting-edge spacesuit technology, there is much
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The recent incident involving CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity technology company, has brought to light the fragility of global technical infrastructure. The update released by CrowdStrike led to a global outage affecting millions of computers and critical infrastructure sectors worldwide. This incident has underscored the vulnerabilities present in our current cybersecurity systems. The Association for Computing Machinery’s
The tech industry is constantly evolving, and with it, the landscape of artificial intelligence is also changing rapidly. One such development that has caught the attention of many is the partnership between Inflection AI and the non-profit Data Transfer Initiative (DTI) to enhance data portability for users of the Pi AI assistant. This move marks
The rise of the internet, particularly social media platforms, has led to exponential growth in online content creation. However, along with this growth comes the issue of hate speech—offensive or threatening speech targeting individuals based on characteristics such as ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. Hate speech detection models have become crucial in moderating online content
Apple recently made headlines with the announcement that Luca Maestri, the company’s chief financial officer, will be stepping down from his role at the beginning of next year. This news has sparked speculation and interest within the tech community, as Maestri has played a significant role in Apple’s financial growth and success over the years.
The world of rechargeable batteries is rapidly evolving, especially with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). Traditional batteries used in EVs, such as nickel and cobalt-based ones, are not only expensive but also unsustainable in the long run. In an effort to combat these issues, researchers have been exploring the potential of lithium/manganese-based batteries as
Advancements in the field of quantum technologies have opened up new possibilities for interactions between electrons and light. A recent study coordinated by the University of Trento and the University of Chicago has proposed a generalized approach to understand these interactions. This research not only contributes to the development of quantum technologies but also holds
Automatic bug assignment is a crucial task in software development, as engineers heavily rely on bug reports to fix issues. However, the presence of noises in textual bug reports can complicate the process of bug assignment. Traditional Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques may not always be sufficient to handle these noises effectively. A recent study
The recent arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, in France has shed light on the platform’s involvement in allowing the sharing of illegal content. Despite boasting 950 million users worldwide, the platform has faced criticism for its lack of moderation of extreme content. Durov’s arrest has sparked a debate on the platform’s responsibility
The whirring wind turbines in India’s Thar desert may supply critical green energy for the country, but those living in their shadows argue that it comes at their expense. People like 65-year-old livestock herder Nena Ram feel that the turbines are useless to them, as they disrupt their age-old farming systems. In western Rajasthan state,