Researchers at the University of Cambridge have made a groundbreaking discovery by observing magnetic monopoles in hematite, a material closely related to rust. This finding has the potential to revolutionize computing technologies and pave the way for greener and faster computing systems. Utilizing diamond quantum sensing, the researchers were able to detect faint magnetic signals
Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive Software experienced a decline in stock prices after the release of the trailer for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI game. The trailer, originally intended for a later release, was leaked on social media platform X, leading to an early release on YouTube. This article explores the potential impact
Fei-Fei Li, a renowned computer science researcher and co-director of the Stanford University Human-Centered AI Institute, was recently missing from the New York Times’ list titled “Who’s Who Behind the Dawn of the Modern Artificial Intelligence Movement.” This list featured twelve individuals, all of whom were men. The absence of women in a list of
High carbon emitting businesses in Asia are facing a daunting reality – consistent negative profits if they fail to decarbonize. A new report published by the Center for Climate Finance & Investment at Imperial College Business School, in collaboration with the Singapore Green Finance Center, has shed light on the dire financial impact of carbon
Phoenix Labs, the developers behind Fae Farm and Dauntless, have recently made the difficult decision to cut 34 jobs following an internal review. This comes after a year of significant changes for the Canadian studio, as they reacquired their independence from previous owner Garena in February. Additionally, in May, they laid off 9% of their
As anticipation builds for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, a leak has recently emerged claiming to showcase footage from the upcoming game. The leaked video, posted by TikTok user ‘azzarossi’ and shared on GTABase.com’s Twitter account, provides a brief panoramic view of a location believed to be the game’s setting – a fictionalized
Protein research, diagnostics, and analytics rely heavily on the detection, identification, and analysis of macromolecules. Mass spectrometry, a commonly used detection system, helps separate charged particles (ions) and provides valuable information about the composition of a sample. However, conventional detectors have limitations in detecting particles with low-impact energy. An international research team, led by quantum
Music streaming giant Spotify recently announced its decision to lay off 17% of its workforce in an effort to cut costs and adapt to a slowdown in growth. This move comes as a surprise to many, considering the company’s previous optimism in hiring during the years 2020 and 2021. In an internal memo, CEO Daniel
The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has long been a subject of both fascination and speculation. While some experts predict that AI systems will achieve human-like capabilities in the next five years, others, such as Yann LeCun, the chief scientist of Meta and a pioneer in deep learning, believe that true sentience is still decades
BMW has recently issued a recall for a limited number of SUVs in the U.S. due to potential dangers related to Takata air bag inflators. This recall not only raises concerns about the safety of these specific vehicles but also highlights the ongoing investigation into Takata inflators by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).