21 Dec, 2024

Microsoft, PNNL Unveil AI-Discovered Substance Reducing Lithium Use in Batteries

In a groundbreaking discovery, Microsoft, in collaboration with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), has identified a novel substance using AI and supercomputing, poised to revolutionize lithium usage in batteries. Researchers assert that this innovative material can slash lithium consumption by up to 70 percent. Following its identification, the substance has already been employed to […]

Bitcoin hits 19-month high, fueling crypto shares amid spot ETF optimism and market momentum

(Reuters): Shares of crypto miners and Bitcoin tracking companies climbed in premarket trading on Friday as the world’s largest cryptocurrency extended a recent rally to touch a near 19-month high on improving risk appetite. Bitcoin, up 2% at $38,410, has been gaining since October on optimism that a potential approval of a spot exchange-traded fund is […]

China’s Satellite Internet Intensifies Space Race, Threatening Starlink Dominance

Chinese Network Targets Aviation, Navigation, and More Industries. It Challenging Starlink With Fewer Satellites and Wider Coverage China has launched its first high-orbit satellite Internet, propelling itself into the forefront of the “China Satellite” arena and heightening the competitive landscape of the ongoing “Space Race.” This significant achievement, as reported by the state news agency […]

Mouse Embryos in Space: A Groundbreaking Study

In a groundbreaking study, Japanese scientists have successfully grown mouse embryos aboard the International Space Station, showcasing potential breakthroughs in human reproduction in space. Utilizing a specialized device, astronauts thawed and cultivated the embryos over a four-day period, marking a significant advancement in extraterrestrial reproductive science. Operating within specific intervals, the astronauts meticulously monitored the […]

Global Launch: WhatsApp Introduces AI-powered Chatbot; Elevates User Experience

WhatsApp plans to introduce features like viewing status within conversations, currently testing an AI-powered chatbot for enhanced user experience. Meta, the corporate entity overseeing WhatsApp, declared in September its intent to seamlessly integrate the chatbot across its diverse platforms. Functioning on the Llama 2 broad language mode, the AI-powered chatbot facilitates fluid and lifelike conversations. Furthermore, […]

Impending Key EV Battery Material Shortage Threatens Industry and Low-carbon Shift

A new challenge is emerging in the Electric Vehicles (EV) industry. The impending shortage of key EV battery material casts a shadow on its growth and poses a potential disruption to the delicate balance of supply and demand. It also challenges the low-carbon transition, as cleaner energy relies on making lots of batteries. Addressing these […]

China’s “Chang’e 6” Moon Mission to Carry Pakistani Satellite

The Moon Mission Will Carry Payloads from Pakistan, ESA, France, and Italy. It includes Radioactive Gas Testing Instruments and CubeSat Satellite. China’s Moon mission “Chang’e-6” which is to be launched in the first half of next year will carry a Pakistani satellite to the moon, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) has announced. On its […]

China Launches First High-Speed Rail Along Fujian Coastline

In a significant development, China inaugurated its high-speed rail line, spanning various bays and tracing the southeastern coastline of Fujian province near the Taiwan Strait, according to reports from state media on Thursday. The maiden voyage of a bullet train took place on Thursday morning, departing from Fuzhou, the provincial capital of Fujian in eastern […]

ChatGPT’s Groundbreaking Update: It Can Now ‘See, Hear and Speak’

ChatGPT services are to undergo a significant upgrade. It will bring it closer to the realm of artificial intelligence “assistants” like Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, and Google’s voice assistant. OpenAI has announced that the upcoming update is set to be rolled out to Plus and Enterprise subscribers over the next two weeks. It will introduce […]