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SCI & TECH6d agoCoffee for a Frenchman, police for an Algerian: Users accuse Gemini of biasGoogle's AI search tool gave starkly different advice depending on the nationality named in questions posed to its chatbot, prompting accusations of racial bias that have swept French media.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECH6d agoIn 2020, Phoenix covered 58 km of road with a light gray, reflective coating to combat extreme heat: asphalt temperature dropped 7 ºC, but it created a rebound effect on pedestriansThe pilot program by the city of Phoenix and Arizona State University managed to drastically reduce the thermal impact on roads, but sensors showed that solar radiation reflected directly onto the bodies of those walking in the area.Clarín
SCI & TECH6d agoA hidden planet was discovered in the Neptunian Desert: extreme tides, boiling waters and an inexorable fateUn equipo liderado por científicos italianos logró hallar el planeta KIC 9139163 a través de un complejo sistema de detección de luces emitidas por su atmósfera.Tiene 7 veces la masa de la Tierra y un radio 2,4 veces superior.Clarín
SCI & TECH6d agoChina and Nepal built an early warning system for melting glaciers in Himalayas. Does it work?Chinese scientists have developed a cross-border early warning system with counterparts in Nepal to monitor Himalayan glacial lake outburst floods. The system has issued timely alerts over the past several years, effectively preventing casualties. But on Wednesday, a high-altitude ice-rock avalanche took everyone by surprise. The debris flow hit a river in Nepal, generating a devastating flash flood that swept all the way down to Gyirong county in the Tibet autonomous region in China. Some...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH6d agoChronoScale and Microsoft plan 50 MW AI compute deployment with NVIDIA GB300 systemsChronoScale and Microsoft are collaborating on a 50 MW AI compute deployment utilizing NVIDIA GB300 systems. This partnership signifies a major investment in advanced artificial intelligence infrastructure.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH6d agoDriving data can predict crash black spots before accidents happenAn analysis of data collected from hundreds of thousands of cars in Australia offers an insight into driving behaviour that can be used to identify sections of road where crashes may occur in the futureNew Scientist
SCI & TECH6d agoExercise may create new neurons by making other brain cells contractPhysical activity causes a type of brain cell called astrocytes to contract, which then leads to the formation of new neurons, according to a study in miceNew Scientist
SCI & TECH6d agoCOP17: Rangeland restoration offers investors up to six-fold returns – ExpertsInvesting in rangeland restoration can generate returns of between $4 and $6 for every $1 invested, according to findings presented at the ongoing UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The post COP17: Rangeland restoration offers investors up to six-fold returns – Experts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECH6d agoESA signs €158.9 million first major European Launcher Challenge contract with PLD SpaceThe European Space Agency has signed its first contract with PLD Space under the European Launcher Challenge, worth 158.9 million euros. The Alicante-based company will use the funds to increase MIURA 5 launch cadence and develop new orbital capabilities.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECH6d agoESA signs first major European Launcher Challenge contract with Spain's PLD SpaceThe European Space Agency has signed its first contract with PLD Space under the European Launcher Challenge, worth 158.9 million euros. The Alicante-based firm will use the funds to increase MIURA 5 launch frequency and develop new orbital capabilities.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECH6d agoIs AI making workers more vulnerable?A new study could be the missing link between reports that AI is leading employers to rethink roles and the dearth of evidence on job displacementFinancial Times
SCI & TECH6d agoDue to successive heatwaves, ten Nile crocodiles hatched at the same timeIt was without human intervention in an "unprecedented" natural hatching. For a Nile crocodile to develop and hatch, its egg must be kept constantly at a temperature between 30 and 32 °C for three months.Clarín
SCI & TECH6d agoThe ATLAS-Teide telescope detected an asteroid that passed "grazing" the EarthFue en la madrugada del pasado 12 de agosto y se informó ahora.Se transformó en el asteroide que ha registrado el encuentro más próximo con la Tierra este año 2026.Clarín
SCI & TECH6d agoHuge progress made in attempt to upgrade standard model of particlesA challenging mathematical effort undertaken by a team of undergraduates has put bounds on a promising set of ways to break and upgrade the standard model of particle physicsNew Scientist
SCI & TECH6d agoApple to unveil foldable ‘iPhone Ultra’ on 9 SeptemberIncoming CEO John Ternus will present the company’s first foray into the foldable phone market, hitting shelves by the end of the year starting at €2,200.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECH6d agoHong Kong to launch free AI courses with tech giants Google, Microsoft for SMEsFree courses coordinated by the Hong Kong government will leverage the expertise of tech giants such as Google and Microsoft to help boost the adoption of AI by businesses for content creation, data analysis and workflow efficiency. The Hong Kong Productivity Council on Thursday announced the launch of the programme targeting industries such as education, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and logistics as part of the government’s HK$50 million (US$6.38 million) “AI for All”...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH6d agoDrought-hit Danube gives way to mammoth fossil hunt in BulgariaAs drought in Europe brings river levels to record lows, a group of volunteers scans the dried-up Danube riverbank in northern Bulgaria, not far from where the receding waters revealed mammoth bones in July. About 20 volunteers join an effort in the hope of discovering new fossils or artifacts in a search organised by the Regional Museum of History of Ruse.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECH6d agoHead of Data Centers at OpenAI Reportedly QuitsA report indicates that the head of Data Centers at OpenAI has reportedly resigned from their position. This signifies a notable personnel change within a prominent artificial intelligence company.gizmodo.com · United States
SCI & TECH6d agoApple surprise new Mac mini and Studio bring masses more power for creatives , and there a way to save over $500Apple has unexpectedly launched new Mac mini and Studio models, offering increased power for creative professionals. The announcement also mentions a potential saving of over $500 for buyers.creativebloq.com · United Kingdom
SCI & TECH6d agoNorthstar Awarded New Patent for Proprietary Asphalt Shingle Reprocessing TechnologyNorthstar has been awarded a new patent for its unique technology designed for reprocessing asphalt shingles. This indicates progress in recycling technology within the construction materials industry.prnewswire.com · United States
SCI & TECH6d agoSEGA Summer Showcase - hands - on with Total War : Warhammer 40 , 000 , Crazy Taxi : World Tour | WCCF TechSEGA's Summer Showcase featured hands-on previews of upcoming games, including 'Total War: Warhammer 40,000' and 'Crazy Taxi: World Tour'. This event highlights new developments in the video game industry.n4g.com · Japan
SCI & TECH6d agoIndia Stack should become an Intelligence Stack , says Stability AI co - founder Emad MostaqueEmad Mostaque, co-founder of Stability AI, suggests that the India Stack should evolve into an "Intelligence Stack." This proposes a future direction for India's digital infrastructure incorporating AI.moneycontrol.com · India
SCI & TECH6d agoHow to watch Grand Theft Auto 6 : An Extended LookThis article provides information on how to watch an extended look at the upcoming video game, Grand Theft Auto 6. It serves as a guide for enthusiasts interested in the game's preview.techradar.com · United Kingdom
SCI & TECH6d agoBill Gates Issues Stark AI Warning : There Is No Plan for What Comes Nextibtimes.co.uk · United Kingdom