The repercussions of Russiaâs invasion of Ukraine have already spread to space. The International Space Station (ISS) has been at the forefront of the extraterrestrial fallout. Dmitry Rogozin, the controversial head of Russian space agency Roscomos, warned last week that sanctions threatened the very existence of the lab: If you block cooperation with us, who will save the ISS from an uncontrolled deorbit and fall into the United States or... Read more âș
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A team of researchers at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently published research indicating theyâd identified and observed the specific brain cells responsible for creating, storing, and retrieving human memories. Dubbed âNeurons detect cognitive boundaries to structure episodic memories in humans,â the paper essentially lays out a paradigm where âboundaryâ and âeventâ cells in the human brain act as markers between specific memories. This means each of our... Read more âș
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Apple just held its first event of 2022, and as expected, it was jam packed with announcements â some of them expected, and some of them genuine surprises. Didnât have time to watch the event yourself? Hereâs what you need to know. The new iPhone SE Apple has updated the iPhone SE for 2022 with the same A15 Bionic processor in the iPhone 13, as well as 5G support and... Read more âș
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Swedish startup Stilride has created an electric scooter unlike any other: itâs an origami-style two-wheeler. And, no, itâs not made out of paper. Meet the Sport Utility Scooter One (SUS1): Image: Stilride Maybe its unusual aesthetics arenât everyoneâs cup of tea (Iâm personal intrigued by how it kinda looks like an origami duck), but I think youâll find the concept behind its creation quite brilliant. The SUS1 was manufactured with... Read more âș
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The great enforced global experiment in working from home is coming to an end, as vaccines, the Omicron variant, and new therapeutic drugs bring the COVID-19 crisis under control. But a voluntary experiment has begun, as organizations navigate the new landscape of hybrid work, combining the best elements of remote work with time in the office. Yes, there is some push for a âreturn to normalâ and getting workers back... Read more âș
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Governments across the globe are restricting the flow of information. This has resulted in the rise of censorship, blocking, and internet shutdowns. Accurate information is critical for society. And, for this, we need tools to circumvent censorship. In this story, weâll look at a set of basic tools that can help you stay free. Letâs dive in. Browsers Tor browser is one of the best ways to safeguard your privacy,... Read more âș
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As the world is moving towards renewable energy sources, one promising avenue is hydropower. Simply put, this is all about using falling or fast-running water to produce electricity. Despite its capability, innovation in hydropower technology has been relatively slow in the last century, and the potential of hydropower in multiple suitable regions remains untapped. Fortunately for the planet, Julian Hunt, researcher at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA),... Read more âș
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Itâs that time of year again: inspiration porn is everywhere, image libraries are seeing huge downloads of diverse females in suits, and women are organizing their own celebrations without pay. Yes, itâs International Womenâs Day. But what happens when we look behind the sickly efforts of corporations? The back-patting social media posts? The tokenization? Well, youâll find a fucking huge gender pay gap. Introducing⊠the Gender Pay Gap Bot The... Read more âș
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Itâs almost time! Apple is holding its first event of the year â and itâs gonna be another virtual doozy. So, expect some snazzy drone shots of the Apple Campus, and maybe someone even walking on its roof. While all gadget aficionados are getting their analyst hats on, letâs cover the basics of the event. Itâs going to be live-streamed on Apple.com and the companyâs YouTube channel at: 10:00 AM... Read more âș
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If youâre shopping for your first ebike or electric scooter, you might be a bit confused by the numbers you see on the spec sheet. What exactly is a watt-hour(Wh), and how is it different from an amp-hour(Ah)? Does voltage matter? How big of a battery do I really need? With the help of some basic physics and arithmetic, weâre here to help you make sense of these numbers. Which... Read more âș
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A team of scientists recently published a paper indicating that life on Earth is the result of what can only accurately be described as cosmic teleportation. Humankind has long sought to penetrate the mystery of how life came to exist on our planet. But what if the only reason weâre here right now is because the universe cheats? If we trace the origin of life back to the dawn of... Read more âș
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Deepfakes have been ranked as the most dangerous AI threat, but new research suggests the pen is mightier than the picture. Scientists at the MIT Media Lab showed almost 6,000 people 16 authentic political speeches and 16 that were doctored by AI. The soundbites were presented in permutations of text, video, and audio, such as video with subtitles or only text. The participants were told that half of the content... Read more âș
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The U.S. Department of Transportationâs National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released its 2020 annual traffic crash data, showing that 2020 had the highest number of fatalities since 2007. In 45% of fatal crashes, the drivers of passenger vehicles were engaged in at least one of the following risky behaviors: speeding, alcohol impairment, or not wearing a seat belt. These activities require action and decision by the driver â to... Read more âș
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This article was originally published by Christopher Carey on Cities Today, the leading news platform on urban mobility and innovation, reaching an international audience of city leaders. For the latest updates, follow Cities Today on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, or sign up for Cities Today News. The Urban Transport Group is calling for a new national framework to give local transport authorities the option to regulate key aspects... Read more âș
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You probably know what a crystal is. Weâve all seen one, held one in our hands, and even tasted one on our tongue (for instance sodium chloride crystals, also known as âsaltâ). But what on earth is a âtime crystalâ, if not a sci-fi gadget in the latest Marvel movie? Why do we need a quantum computer to make one? And what is aquantum computer anyway? Bits and qubits Letâs... Read more âș
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Whether youâre using your sweet EV to commute, drive around town, or plan a road trip, thereâs probably something always on your mind: keeping your battery juiced up. Fortunately, thereâs a whole range of apps that can help you locate charging stations â and even establish driving routes that fit them in along the way⊠Free, convenient, and user-friendly, hereâs our list of the best charging apps available today. PlugShare... Read more âș
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Letâs face it, design plays a huge part in all our lives. It affects everything from the bed we sleep in to the car we drive, and the magazines we read to the websites that we visit. Simply put, design shapes the world we live in. Itâs importance really canât be underestimated. But how much do you really know about this exciting sector? It would be silly to lump all... Read more âș
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These days, polls seem to be everywhere. Hell, you just need to check out our Twitter account to see how much we love them. But thereâs one place polls donât exist: WhatsApp. Well, this wonât be for much longer. According to a report by WABetaInfo, the company is working on a polls feature for groups. As per the screenshot in the report (and below), the function is still in its... Read more âș
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For years, Samsung and Apple have traded punches for the mindshare of phone buyers around the world. Once upon a time, Huawei was a contender for the top phone maker as well, but the US blacklist has left the company fighting for scraps. In the last couple of years, Oppo has vied to occupy the clout once held by Huawei, and the companyâs newest flagship, the Find X5 is an... Read more âș
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Deep neural networks have a huge advantage: They replace âfeature engineeringââa difficult and arduous part of the classic machine learning cycleâwith an end-to-end process that automatically learns to extract features. However, finding the right deep learning architecture for your application can be challenging. There are numerous ways you can structure and configure a neural network, using different layer types and sizes, activation functions, and operations. Each architecture has its strengths... Read more âș
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