3 hours ago Smarter memory paves the way for EU independence in computer manufacturing

New technology from Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, is helping the EU establish its own competitive computer manufacturing industry. Researchers have developed components critical for optimizing on-chip memory, a key factor in enhancing the performance of next-generation computers.

Politics

2 hours ago Q&A: Law expert discusses how AI could be governed by an 'equity by design' framework

Approaches to regulating artificial intelligence (AI), from creation to deployment and use in practice, vary internationally. Daryl Lim, Penn State Dickinson Law associate dean for research and innovation, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) co-hire, has proposed an "equity by design" framework to better govern the technology and protect marginalized communities from potential harm in an article published on Jan. 27 in the Duke Technology Law Review.

Society

14 hours ago Microsoft reports 10% quarterly profit growth as it works to show AI investments paying off

Microsoft said Wednesday that its profit for the October-December quarter grew 10% as it works to capitalize on the huge amounts of money it has spent to advance its artificial intelligence technology.

Economics

4 hours ago Resolution for White Stadium construction pause narrowly fails in City Council

Deep divisions exist around the plan to renovate White Stadium in Franklin Park through a public-private partnership with a pro soccer team. The post Resolution for White Stadium construction pause narrowly fails in City Council appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

6 hours ago Shielding flexible solar modules from harsh environmental conditions: The critical role of barrier films

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) present a revolutionary leap in renewable energy technology with their high efficiency, lightweight, and flexible nature. But their commercial applications are often hindered by their sensitivity to environmental factors like heat and humidity.

Culture

6 hours ago 'Digital doppelgangers' are helping scientists tackle everyday problems—and showing what makes us human

As rising seas lap at its shore, Tuvalu faces an existential threat. In an effort to preserve the tiny island nation in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, its government has been building a "digital twin" of the entire country.

Science

5 hours ago Better digital memories with the help of noble gases: Xenon approach could become industry standard

The electronics of the future can be made even smaller and more efficient by getting more memory cells to fit in less space. One way to achieve this is by adding the noble gas xenon when manufacturing digital memories.

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29 hours ago Washington state bill would require high school students to receive financial education before graduating

Washington state bill would require high school students to receive financial education before graduating  Centralia Chronicle

Society

17 hours ago European embedded banking startup Swan adds another $44 million to its Series B

French startup Swan has raised another €42 million (around $44 million at current exchange rates). The company considers this round as the second part of the Series B round that was originally announced in September 2024. Swan helps other companies offer financial products at scale. The company can generate both virtual and physical cards that […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

5 hours ago DC plane crash likely ‘combination’ of factors, ‘lucky’ there haven’t been more air accidents: attorney

Aviation attorney Jim Brauchle told Fox News Digital that a "combination" of factors could have led to the deadly collision near Reagan National Airport.

Events

8 hours ago AI combined with holograms creates an uncrackable optical encryption system

As the demand for digital security grows, researchers have developed a new optical system that uses holograms to encode information, creating a level of encryption that traditional methods cannot penetrate. This advance could pave the way for more secure communication channels, helping to protect sensitive data.

Technology

7 hours ago Your fridge still uses tech from the 50s, but scientists have an update

Researchers report on Jan. 30 in the journal Joule that a more efficient and environmentally friendly form of refrigeration might be on the horizon. The new technology is based on thermogalvanic cells that produce a cooling effect by way of a reversible electrochemical reaction.

Science

5 hours ago Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump announces new FAA acting commissioner

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

Politics

19 hours ago Washington County to spend $25 million on new radio technology for first responders

Washington County to spend $25 million on new radio technology for first responders  CBS News

Economics

7 hours ago U.S. Consulate Sends Out Travel Warning over Cartel Explosives in Mexico

The U.S. Consulate in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, issued a travel warning about drug cartels using land mines and other explosive devices in key border cities in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. After initially trying to conceal information about those devices and having previously tried to discredit previous alerts dealing with cartel kidnappings, the Tamaulipas government claimed to welcome the warnings and asked the public to be careful when moving through rural dirt roads. The post U.S. Consulate Sends Out Travel Warning over Cartel Explosives in Mexico appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

13 hours ago Tesla Q4 results fall short of forecasts. Musk sees unsupervised full self

Tesla's fourth-quarter adjusted profits rose slightly amid a big push to sell its electric vehicles with offers of zero financing and other incentives, but the results still fell short of Wall Street forecasts.

Technology

6 hours ago Boston residents who’ve lost relatives to overdoses can now apply for financial assistance

Family members can receive up to $5,000 to cover services including childcare costs, clinical therapy or behavioral health support, and legal assistance. The post Boston residents who’ve lost relatives to overdoses can now apply for financial assistance appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

25 hours ago Why building big AIs costs billions, and how Chinese startup DeepSeek dramatically changed the calculus

State-of-the-art artificial intelligence systems like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude have captured the public imagination by producing fluent text in multiple languages in response to user prompts. Those companies have also captured headlines with the huge sums they've invested to build ever more powerful models.

Economics

10 hours ago Whistle blown on elite basketball program at Seattle public school that charged $22,000 tuition

Whistle blown on elite basketball program at Seattle public school that charged $22,000 tuition  KUOW News and Information

Events

7 hours ago Trump Order Pushes Universities to ‘Monitor’ Protesters on Student Visas

An executive order signed this week would push colleges and universities to combat antisemitism specifically by monitoring and reporting international students.

Politics

26 hours ago Trump stands to gain $250 million with social media expansion into financial services

Trump Media & Technology Group's share value surged following the announcement it's expanding into financial services.

Economics

13 hours ago Trans community fears Trump's actions will upend legal precedent on prison protections

One of President Trump's first executive orders impacts transgender inmates incarcerated in federal facilities. It's just one in a series of actions signed by Trump that target the trans community.

Events

8 hours ago Engineers develop batlike wings that boost hovering efficiency and flight performance

In 1934, French entomologist Antoine Magnan wrote that bumblebees "should not be able to fly," as their small wings should theoretically not be able to produce enough lift. It took modern high-speed camera technology to uncover what allowed airborne insects to fly: the leading-edge vortex. This phenomenon occurs when air flow around the leading edge of flapping wings rolls up into a vortex, creating a low-pressure region that boosts lift.

Politics

33 hours ago Cash Grab: UK's BBC TV Tax May Be Extended to People Who Don't Even Watch it and Only Stream Netflix

The British government is reportedly considering extending the BBC licence fee to people who only use streaming services to pay for the faltering public broadcaster. The post Cash Grab: UK’s BBC TV Tax May Be Extended to People Who Don’t Even Watch it and Only Stream Netflix appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

13 hours ago Kash Patel, facing questions about his independence, says FBI reform is his focus

Kash Patel, President Trump's pick to run the FBI, answered questions Thursday in a public hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Events

10 hours ago Whistle blown: Fraud allegations over elite basketball program at Seattle public school with $22,000 tuition

Whistle blown: Fraud allegations over elite basketball program at Seattle public school with $22,000 tuition  KUOW News and Information

Politics

21 hours ago Sue Rahr steps down as Seattle Police Chief after 8 months of leadership

Sue Rahr steps down as Seattle Police Chief after 8 months of leadership  FOX 13 Seattle

Events

11 hours ago Supernote A5 X2 Manta Digital Notebook Review (2024): Best in Penmanship

Supernote’s second-generation A5 is a great writing experience, thanks to its range of pens that will make a stationery nerd sing.

Politics

23 hours ago NYC mayoral candidates distancing themselves from 'defund the police' beliefs

Democratic candidates running for the New York City mayoral primary are promoting a harsher stance on crime and public safety ahead of this year’s election.

Events

11 hours ago ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Star Jinkx Monsoon Predicts Public Revolt Over Trump’s Trans Military Ban

Erstwhile RuPaul's Drag Race champion Jinkx Monsoon attacked President Donald Trump’s transgender military ban on Tuesday night, saying, “This isn’t the first time they’ve tried to make it illegal to be us, and we’re still here.” The post ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Star Jinkx Monsoon Predicts Public Revolt Over Trump’s Trans Military Ban appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

25 hours ago For some, life online comes with ambivalence: Book explores 'digital backlash'

Even though digitalization is in full swing, most Norwegians are now ambivalent about life online, according to media researchers at the University of Oslo.

Events

12 hours ago Trump signs executive orders stripping federal funding from schools that teach CRT, supporting school choice

One executive order removes federal funding from K-12 schools that teach critical race theory, and another supports educational choice initiatives.

Politics

26 hours ago White House Temporarily Pauses Certain Federal Financial Assistance Programs But U.S. District Judge Pauses Pause Until February 3

White House Temporarily Pauses Certain Federal Financial Assistance Programs But U.S. District Judge Pauses Pause Until February 3  Womble Bond Dickinson

Events

13 hours ago Tulsi Gabbard Defended Russia and Syria. Now She Must Defend Those Views.

The nominee for director of national intelligence espoused provocative takes on foreign policy during public appearances. Senators are expected to challenge some of those in her confirmation hearing.

Politics

27 hours ago Trump to sign executive order to prepare Guantanamo Bay for 30K 'criminal illegal aliens'

President Trump announced on Wednesday that he plans to send 30,000 criminal illegal aliens to Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, to ensure they don't return.

Events

13 hours ago Watch live: Confirmation hearing for Trump's FBI director pick, Kash Patel

Kash Patel, President Trump's pick to run the FBI, answers questions Thursday in a public hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Politics

28 hours ago White House still committed to freezing ‘woke’ funds despite rescinding OMB memo

The White House remains committed to freezing federal grants and loans aimed at “woke" programs, Fox News has learned, despite the administration’s move to rescind the original Office of Management and Budget memo — effectively ending the legal battle and any “confusion" for Americans.

Events

17 hours ago Trump order cracks down on antisemitism and could deport foreign student protesters

The executive order directs government agencies to use all available tools to prosecute or remove perpetrators of antisemitic harassment and violence, especially on college campuses.

Politics

34 hours ago Britons Support Bringing Back Death Penalty For Child Killers and Terrorists, Say Pollsters

Two UK pollsters released research on the death penalty, finding strong support for executing terrorists in the wake of the Southport attack. The post Britons Support Bringing Back Death Penalty For Child Killers and Terrorists, Say Pollsters appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

18 hours ago Alex Marlow: The Party That Pardoned Fauci and Funded the Wuhan Lab Accuses RFK Jr. of Corruption

On Wednesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed the RFK Jr. confirmation hearings. Marlow said Democrats’ “top guy on public health…was responsible for funding gain of function research at the Wuhan lab in China. That lab The post Alex Marlow: The Party That Pardoned Fauci and Funded the Wuhan Lab Accuses RFK Jr. of Corruption appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

36 hours ago 'GOAL IS TO BE INSTRUMENT OF TERROR': On the ground in Chicago where protesters rage against ICE

Fox News Digital on Saturday spoke with outraged protesters in Chicago, Illinois about the Trump administration’s mass deportation plan, calling it an "instrument of terror."

Events

20 hours ago Dershowitz: Good to See Trump Admin. Acting on Antisemites 'Abusing' Visas, They Aren't 'Entitled' to Be Here

On Wednesday’s broadcast of Newsmax TV’s “The Record,” Harvard Law Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz praised the Trump administration’s executive order on campus antisemitism and stated that student visas are being abused by “non-American citizens who are not entitled to be The post Dershowitz: Good to See Trump Admin. Acting on Antisemites ‘Abusing’ Visas, They Aren’t ‘Entitled’ to Be Here appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

36 hours ago Wisconsin again has widest gap in US for math, reading scores between white and Black students

Wisconsin again has widest gap in US for math, reading scores between white and Black students  Wisconsin Public Radio News

Events

20 hours ago With sweeping orders, Trump aims to control race teaching, boost school choice

With sweeping orders, Trump aims to control race teaching, boost school choice  The Washington Post

Politics

37 hours ago With a new home for DOGE in the White House, here's what you need to know

The Department of Government Efficiency, a post-election promise brought to life by President Trump via executive order looks different than its original proposal to broadly cut federal spending.

Events

21 hours ago President Trump’s executive order puts pause on refugees coming to Alaska

President Trump’s executive order puts pause on refugees coming to Alaska  Alaska's News Source

Politics

44 hours ago Vogue attacks Melania Trump's official White House portrait, compares her to 'freelance magician'

Vogue Magazine criticized Melania's Trump official White House portrait, saying she looked "more like a freelance magician than a public servant."

Events

21 hours ago Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump says Guantanamo Bay will house 30,000 migrants

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

Politics

22 hours ago Alaska Public Health Association Summit wraps up with focus on holistic care

Alaska Public Health Association Summit wraps up with focus on holistic care  youralaskalink

Politics

23 hours ago President Trump's executive orders puts a pause on refugees coming to Alaska

President Trump's executive orders puts a pause on refugees coming to Alaska  Alaska's News Source

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