70 m. ago OpenAI peels back ChatGPT’s safeguards around image creation

This week, OpenAI launched a new image generator in ChatGPT, which quickly went viral for its ability to create Studio Ghibli-style images. Beyond the pastel illustrations, GPT-4o’s native image generator significantly upgrades ChatGPT’s capabilities, improving picture editing, text rendering, and spatial representation. However, one of the most notable changes OpenAI made this week involves its […]

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2 h. ago Sperm Stem Cells Were Used for the First Time in an Attempt to Restore Fertility

In an advance for treating male infertility, researchers transplanted a patient with his own sperm-forming stem cells that were collected from testicular tissue when he was a child.

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5 h. ago What time is the partial solar eclipse on Saturday? See full schedule by city

What time is the partial solar eclipse on Saturday? See full schedule by city  USA TODAY

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8 h. ago When Is the Next Solar Eclipse? Where and How to Watch the 2025 Partial Eclipse.

If you’re on the East Coast, wake up early to try and catch the moon take a bite out of the sun on Saturday.

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16 h. ago Broadway actress faces criticism for reading national anthem lyrics from phone during performance before game

Betsy Wolfe was tapped to sing the national anthem before the New York Yankees' opening-day game but a quirk in her performance raised eyebrows.

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20 h. ago Enhanced 6D pose estimation method promises better robotic object handling

Recent work in 6D object pose estimation holds significant promise for advancing robotics, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), as well as autonomous navigation. The research, published in the International Journal of Computational Science and Engineering, introduces a method that enhances the accuracy, generalization, and efficiency of determining an object's rotation and translation from a single image. This could significantly improve robots' ability to interact with objects, especially in dynamic or obstructed environments.

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20 h. ago Actor Willem Dafoe slams President Trump's 'very invasive' takeover of The Kennedy Center

Hollywood and prolific stage actor Willem Dafoe took aim at President Donald Trump's decision to remove The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts leadership.

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20 h. ago A new study reveals the genetic change that made horses so athletic

A genetic change that boosts a cell's aerobic capacity while also protecting it from excess stress could explain how horses became such powerful athletes, according to a new study in Science.

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21 h. ago Finding comfort and adventure on Alaska’s trails | Outdoor Explorer

Finding comfort and adventure on Alaska’s trails | Outdoor Explorer  Alaska Public Media News

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22 h. ago Novel algorithm can enhance modeling for autonomous vehicles, robotics and satellites

Researchers at Kumamoto University have made a significant advance in the field of control engineering by developing a highly accurate mathematical modeling technique for linear periodically time-varying (LPTV) systems. This pioneering research, led by Associate Professor Hiroshi Okajima of the Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, opens new possibilities for improving technologies such as autonomous driving, robotics, and satellite navigation.

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22 h. ago Super Bowl Halftime Show Complaints Focused on Lack of DEI for White People

The FCC received 125 complaints about Kendrick Lamar’s concert, according to public records obtained by WIRED, with many focusing on the lack of white performers.

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22 h. ago Fear of addiction, fear of missing out: How increased AI use can trigger anxiety

A new study by Prof. Guy Hochman and Adi Frenkenberg from the Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology at Reichman University presents new findings on the relationship between anxiety, motivation, and dependence on artificial intelligence, exploring how AI usage affects us emotionally.

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24 h. ago Israel Philharmonic Performs in San Francisco, Plays On Amid Protests

Israel Philharmonic Performs in San Francisco, Plays On Amid Protests  Symphony

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25 h. ago Bridging the gap: Reusing wind turbine blades to build bridges

Jud Ready first visited Beaverbrook Park for an adopt-a-stream event as a graduate student. When he moved to the northwest Atlanta neighborhood, he got involved with improvement efforts at the park.

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25 h. ago New poll shows where Trump stands among Americans 9 weeks into his 2nd presidency

President Donald Trump's approval ratings are slightly underwater in the latest polls, nine weeks into his second tour of duty in the White House. However, Trump's numbers are an improvement from his first administration

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25 h. ago Johnny Mathis, 89, retires from touring due to 'accelerated' memory issues after seven

Johnny Mathis shared in a statement on his Facebook account that he's retiring from performing ahead of his 90th birthday.

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26 h. ago Eddie Izzard brings solo performance of "Hamlet" to ACT's Strand Theater

Eddie Izzard brings solo performance of "Hamlet" to ACT's Strand Theater  CBS News

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31 h. ago Uranium exploration near Alaska Native village sparks public health concerns

Uranium exploration near Alaska Native village sparks public health concerns  The Daily Climate

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37 h. ago Alaska development agency considers exploration work in Arctic wildlife refuge after judge's ruling

Alaska development agency considers exploration work in Arctic wildlife refuge after judge's ruling  Yahoo

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39 h. ago Alaska development agency may eye some exploration work next winter in Arctic refuge after ruling

Alaska development agency may eye some exploration work next winter in Arctic refuge after ruling  Anchorage Daily News

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