Nvidia’s AI chips sought by Chinese labs with ties to military
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How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.
UK’s growing green economy worth more than £100bn a year, research finds
Net zero industry accounts for more than a million jobs and benefits whole country, according to CBI Economics More than a million jobs, higher wages, nearly half a trillion pounds in investment in the pipeline – the UK’s green economy is powering ahead, according to research
First injured Langobard woman in skeletal record reshapes view of male-only violence
The Langobards are frequently depicted as fierce warrior-like people, with all known archaeological evidence of violence restricted to men. However, nearly 1,400 years ago, a Langobard woman took two severe injuries to the head, one a clean slice made by a blade, the other a
Did a Roman Legionnaire Wear Eyeliner?
An ancient makeup bottle turns up far from its Egyptian home The post Did a Roman Legionnaire Wear Eyeliner? appeared first on Nautilus .
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell asked to testify to Congress about league’s broadcast deals
The hearing will examine “the extent to which” the law “has been used by the professional sports leagues to harm consumers and whether potential legislative remedies may be needed to address that harm,” Rep. Jordan wrote Goodell.
Japan faces shortage of bananas as Middle East impact spreads
Supplies of naphtha-derived ethylene, which it needs to ripen the fruit, are running low.
Powell's warning
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell warns of political pressure on Fed Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Sunday warned of growing political pressure on the central bank, saying it
Australia says its wheat output will be shrunk by Iran war costs, dry weather
Australia's lowered harvest will put an upward pressure on global food prices.
Fleeing for their futures, a California exodus unleashes a Florida ‘gold rush’
Los Angeles County lost over 54,000 residents in a single year as billionaires flee to zero-income-tax Florida
Low-cost method uncovers conical intersections that steer light-driven molecular reactions
Conical intersections are crucial molecular switching points in light-driven reactions, but accurately predicting them usually requires computations. A researcher from Shibaura Institute of Technology has developed a new low-cost quantum chemistry method that can simultaneously
Optimism over US-Iran deal fades; Trump scrambles to secure Lebanon truce
The optimism that President Trump projected last week toward securing a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has quickly faded, with Tehran on Monday suspending talks in protest of Israel’s punishing strikes on Lebanon. Trump sent varying messages as he scrambled
Drought linked to 46% increase in sexual violence among adolescents in Southern Africa
New research from the University of Oxford provides the first quantitative evidence that drought exposure over the last 12 months is associated with an increased risk of sexual, emotional and physical violence among adolescents in Southern Africa. This risk rises substantially
Mamdani signs order 'repealing bedtimes' so kids can watch Knicks in NBA Finals
New York City Zohran Mamdani (D) on Monday signed an executive order "repealing bedtimes" to allow kids in the Big Apple to watch the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. “Today, I signed an Executive Order temporarily repealing bedtimes in the City of New York so that kids of
Haley Bennett and Jack Whitehall Open SXSW London Film Section With World Premiere of ‘Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day’
The intersection of technology and culture may be the main focus of SXSW London, but that’s not to say there isn’t room for a splash of old fashioned period rom-com in the lineup. On the first day of the Austin spinoff’s second edition in London, “Virginia Woolf’s Night and
Future jet stream changes could ease drying across Asian drylands
Mid-latitude Asian drylands, stretching from Central Asia to northern China, are among the largest dryland systems in the world. Home to extensive agricultural activities and fragile ecosystems, the region is highly vulnerable to climate change and water scarcity.
Bridged or not? Scientists uncover a key step in hydrogenase assembly
How does nature build one of the most sophisticated catalytic metal centers found in biology? An international team of researchers has now resolved a long-standing debate surrounding the assembly of the active site of [FeFe]-hydrogenases—enzymes that rank among nature's most
Trump cuts gas to electric swap from energy rebate program
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump restricts energy rebate program Americans will no longer be able to get cash back for making the switch to electric appliances under a Trump administration change. © AP Photo/Mike Stewart The Energy
GameStop Snuck An Alarming AI Disclosure Into The Risks Section Of Its Latest Annual Report
Yoobic, I bic, we all bic
Demings 'surprised at the timing' of Jill Biden interview about husband's health
Former Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.) on Sunday said she was "surprised at the timing" of former first lady Jill Biden's interview about former President Biden's health almost one and a half years after they left the White House. Demings appeared on NBC News's "Meet the Press" and
The Memo: Do voters care about the Graham Platner sexting furor?
The compelling but controversial candidacy of Maine Democrat Graham Platner has taken yet another turn with little more than a week left before the Senate primary in the Pine Tree State. Platner is enmeshed in a sexting furor after The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times
RNA 'cut-and-patch' tool repairs faulty messages without altering DNA
A research team from the School of Biomedical Sciences at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has achieved a significant advance in biotechnology that could revolutionize treatment strategies for neurodegenerative diseases. The team has developed
How sargassum affects air quality, beach environments and exposure risks for families
As another heavy sargassum season unfolds, many beachgoers are asking the same question: Is it safe to be near it? A recent University of Miami study offers an evidence-based answer, particularly for children. Overall risks are low, but not zero. The research, published in
See Saturn Like You’ve Never Seen it Before
The ringed planet stuns in old photos The post See Saturn Like You’ve Never Seen it Before appeared first on Nautilus .
Josh O’Connor, Tom Francis, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Thea Sharrock and Edward Enninful to Present at Inaugural Power of Women London
Variety has announced the presenters for the inaugural Power of Women London taking place on June 3. The event, in partnership with A+E Global Media’s Lifetime, celebrates the Power of Women honorees, who will each be featured on five different Variety covers of the
Commentary: The most concerning outbreak right now isn’t Ebola or hantavirus
Despite being the leading cause of vaccine-preventable child deaths worldwide, measles doesn’t garner much attention, says Hsu Li Yang of the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.
'Insane scale': A close-up look at scam compounds along Cambodia's border with Vietnam
In the second of a two-part series that looks into scam operations in Cambodia, CNA travels along the country’s eastern border with Vietnam, where new roads, casino zones and guarded compounds have transformed agricultural land into a frontier for online scams.
Hilde Lynn Helphenstein of “Jerry Gogosian” Found Dead in Brazil
The curator and commentator built a following for her online persona and satirical memes of the art world.
Living brain gene activity revealed noninvasively through programmable blood test
Cell function is determined by how DNA is expressed into proteins. That process includes two main steps—transcription, when messenger RNA (mRNA) makes copies of active genes; and translation, when mRNA guides protein assembly.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu Is Getting Crushed With A 69-Percent Drop At The Box Office
Also: a new N64 is coming out this July
Sexting scandal is latest Graham Platner controversy to threaten his chances in Maine
A sexting scandal is threatening to torpedo the insurgent Senate campaign of Democrat Graham Platner, who may represent the party’s best chance of ousting longtime GOP incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (Maine). Planter reportedly sent sexually explicit messages to multiple women,
60 Minutes Star Accuses CBS Chief Bari Weiss of “Murdering” the Show
The fight inside 60 Minutes is tearing CBS News’s venerated broadcast to shreds. A staff editorial meeting reportedly flew off the rails Monday morning when longtime host Scott Pelley tore into Bari Weiss’s new pick to run the news magazine as its new executive producer: Nick
Two possible Ebola cases in Brazil ruled out as patients test negative
The two patients had recently returned from the DR Congo and Uganda respectively.
Scientists unveil ten-year roadmap for building synthetic cells
Scientists from six Asian countries have launched an ambitious 10-year effort to build synthetic cells from non-living molecules, marking the region's first coordinated push to create an artificial single-celled biological system. The roadmap, published on May 26 in Nature
Fast-moving droplets synthesize key drug compounds at room temperature, no catalysts needed
Chemical reactions are the backbone to nearly all biological processes, including those used to make new medicines. However, these reactions can often take considerable time and require harsh conditions or materials—potentially inhibiting the timely development of life-changing
Trump says 'I don't care' if Iran talks over: 'They started to get very boring'
President Trump on Monday expressed ambivalence about the status of peace talks with Iran, after he said earlier in the day that the Islamic Republic “really wants to make a deal” with his administration. “I don’t care if they’re over, honestly. I really don’t care,” Trump told
Trump issues final rule requiring most Medicaid beneficiaries to work
A new final rule from the Trump administration will require most Medicaid beneficiaries between the ages of 19 and 64 to prove they work, complete community service, or participate in a work program to win benefits. The rule outlines the broad policies each state is required to
Trump’s checkup leaves unanswered questions
Presented by Planned Parenthood {beacon} Health Care The Big Story Trump’s checkup leaves unanswered questions Questions linger about the state of President Trump’s health after his physician declared he “remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary,
Zack Snyder's Escape from New York remake is happening
John Carpenter's 1981 sci-fi action movie Escape from New York is getting remade, with writer-director Zack Snyder at the helm.
The League of Legends MMO adds another World of Warcraft vet to its team
Former WoW lead combat designer Brian Holinka has found a new home.
The Y chromosome is home to surprising jumping genes
The humble Y chromosome may be the smallest chromosome in the mammalian genome (and getting even smaller), but it is mighty: Genes on the Y chromosome are critical for fertility in males. In a new study in the journal Current Biology, researchers at the University of Michigan
Why Did ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Spark Ghost-Directing Speculation?
"This is just a chronic pattern of contempt for the next wave of cultural production," an industry insider tells The Hollywood Reporter about baseless online conspiracies surrounding the horror hits.
In 1997, Warren Spector told us the upcoming PC classic Deus Ex was inspired by Final Fantasy, Miyamoto, and 'the console guys'
Before it was a classic.
People Are Going Wild Over Fortnite’s Most Revealing Skin Yet
One lady in some shorts and a bikini top has become very popular online
Fiber optic components enable high-performance 2-µm fiber lasers
Laser systems operating in the 2-micrometer wavelength range open diverse opportunities in medical technology, agriculture, and plastics processing. In the Eurostars project DECOMP, Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) has developed novel fiber optic components that overcome
Understanding how things connect helps people invent, 1,200-player experiment suggests
Our capacity for innovation, rather than being the work of random variation, is based on an intrinsic understanding of how the world works, claim Karolinska Institutet and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam researchers in a new study published in the Proceedings of the National
Why Wildfire Experts Are So Worried About This Year’s...
Why Wildfire Experts Are So Worried About This Year’s Fire Season . “Key environmental indicators show that the nation is a tinderbox, gripped by widespread drought and with a light snowpack in the mountains.”