£3m grant to assist solving “long-standing biological enigma” of magnetoreception

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Carbon Neutral Regulation in AI Training

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The aurora borealis (image credit: Jochen Spieker, CC BY-SA 2.0 license). A team of researchers from the UK has been awarded £3 million by Wellcome to attempt to understand how animals are able to detect magnetic fields. Scientists have long known that many animals have a magnetic sense, which some use to navigate around the […]

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Deus Robotics, a leading force in intelligent warehouse automation, has announced the successful closure of a $3 million seed funding round led by U.Ventures, with participation from 1991 Ventures, SID Venture Partners, Sigma Software Labs, and SD Capital. With this investment, the company is now valued at $20 million and is poised to expand its […]

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A new supercomputer, said to be the most powerful in Europe, has been completed and launched by Italian oil multinational Eni, which will use it to assist with things like improving the accuracy of geological and fluid dynamic studies for CO2 storage, creating more efficient batteries, and optimizing the biofuels supply chain. The system, named […]

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Union Carbide Chemical Plant, Bhopal, India. A powerful address by former HSE chair Judith Hackitt in November – at a meeting of the Institution of Engineers in Scotland – offered what seemed a much-needed airing of the difficulties that prevent the learning of lessons from accidents, and a vision for how these can be overcome […]

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Managing social media can easily feel overwhelming, especially if you’re publishing content on multiple accounts. Luckily, Hootsuite simplifies the process by offering a centralized platform to schedule, publish, and analyze content across all your social media accounts! In this Hootsuite review, I’ll discuss the pros and cons, what it is, who it’s best for, and […]

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Water levels in reservoirs in Southern Alberta, Canada dropped to alarmingly low levels in Spring 2024. 2024 was another year of record-breaking temperatures, driving the global water cycle to new climate extremes and contributing to ferocious floods and crippling droughts, a new report seems to show. The 2024 Global Water Monitor Report, involving an international […]

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The use of AI in e-commerce has brought forth a new generation of tools that make running an online store smarter and more efficient than ever before. From automated inventory management to intelligent customer engagement, these platforms are helping businesses of all sizes compete more effectively in the digital marketplace. With the AI in e-commerce […]

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Conspiracy theories have always been a part of human history, drawing people in with stories of secret plots and hidden truths. But in today’s connected world, these theories are not just harmless gossip; they’ve become a global problem. With social media, false ideas like “9/11 was an inside job” or “vaccines have microchips” can spread […]

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The construction industry is at a fascinating crossroads where robotics and automation are reshaping how we build our world. As the global construction robots market surges toward $3.5 billion by 2030, these machines are fundamentally transforming job site safety and capabilities. From autonomous pile drivers constructing massive solar farms to robotic assistants tying rebar with […]

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Incorporating daylight harvesting into your operations reduces your reliance on artificial lighting and helps you build a more sustainable workplace. You can transform your business by tapping into the power of natural light, creating brighter spaces while cutting energy costs. This simple yet effective strategy aligns with modern demands for eco-friendly practices and smarter resource […]

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Data continues to be a significant sore spot for the healthcare industry, with increasing security breaches, cumbersome systems, and data redundancies undermining the quality of care delivered. Adding to the pressure, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) is set to introduce more stringent regulations around interoperability and handling of electronic health records (EHRs), with […]

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Gil Rosen is Chief Marketing Officer at Amdocs, responsible for managing its global brand, product marketing and customer marketing. In this role, he leads development of Amdocs’ vision, delivery of strategic research insights to customers, as well as the company’s overall go-to-market activities. Gil heads a team of global marketing professionals and is a member of […]

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate change. This week Record heat in 2024 DEADLY DECADE: UN secretary general António Guterres used his new year’s message to declare that “we have just endured a decade of deadly heat”, the Press Association reported. The news outlet said that […]

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By adapting artificial intelligence models known as large language models, researchers have made great progress in their ability to predict a protein’s structure from its sequence. However, this approach hasn’t been as successful for antibodies, in part because of the hypervariability seen in this type of protein. To overcome that limitation, MIT researchers have developed […]

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For those who have interacted with an android that looks incredibly human, many report that something “feels off.” This phenomenon goes beyond mere appearance – it is deeply rooted in how robots express emotions and maintain consistent emotional states. Or in other words, their lack of human-like abilities. While modern androids can masterfully replicate individual […]

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Daniel Cane is co-CEO and cofounder of South Florida-based ModMed®, a healthcare IT company that is transforming healthcare through specialty-specific, intelligent platforms to increase practice efficiency and improve patient outcomes. Founded in February 2010, ModMed has grown to over 1,200 employees and has raised over $332 million in total investment. Known for its progressive growth […]

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Today, there are dozens of publicly available large language models (LLMs), such as GPT-3, GPT-4, LaMDA, or Bard, and the number is constantly growing as new models are released. LLMs have revolutionized artificial intelligence, completely altering how we interact with technology across various industries. These models allow us to learn from many human language datasets […]

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DJ Fang is a technology executive and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience driving digital transformation and innovation across industries, including finance, energy, and healthcare. He has led initiatives for Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, combining business expertise with technical skills in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. As a serial entrepreneur, Fang has […]