Speech Tyranny in the U.K.?
Workplaces, colleges, and even pubs would likely face severe restrictions on speech rights under a new Labour bill…
Astronauts could hitch a ride on asteroids to get to Venus or Mars
Asteroids that regularly fly between Earth, Venus and Mars could provide radiation shielding for human missions to explore neighbouring planets…Apple will buy renewable power for its Mac Mini users
Apple went to unusual lengths to ensure it accounted for and neutralized all the pollution that the new Mac Mini might produce. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only…
Expert Challenges Musk’s 2040 Humanoid Robot Forecast
TLDR Elon Musk predicts humanoid robots will outnumber humans by 2040 Musk estimates future robot costs between $20,000-$30,000 Expert Gary Marcus strongly disagrees with Musk’s prediction Tesla’s Optimus robots were showcased at recent cybercab unveiling xAI is expanding Grok using Nvidia’s technology in world’s largest AI supercomputer In a bold declaration that has drawn criticism…
Crunching fruit fly and human data via machine learning and systems biology results in the identification of key metabolites that impact lifespan in both species
Discoveries that impact lifespan and healthspan in fruit flies are usually tested in mice before being considered potentially relevant in humans, a process that is expensive and time intensive. A pioneering approach leapfrogs over that standard methodology and identifies a metabolite that may hold promise as a target for aging…
‘Double Standards and Hypocrisy’: The Dissent at Cisco Over the War in Gaza
Employees at Cisco revealed to WIRED the challenges they’ve encountered while petitioning for the cancellation of contracts with Israel and greater recognition of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza…
Milan, Florence and Ancona home to Italy’s top three hospitals: report
Florence’s Ospedale Careggi, Istituto Humanitas in Rozzano, south Milan, and the Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria in Ancona were Italy’s top three hospitals in 2023, according to a report by the Italian agency for regional healthcare services…
U.S. repatriated 1,100 Indians in 2023-24 for trying to enter illegally
An official from the Department of Homeland Security described the Government of India as an “important partner” and cautioned against human smuggling organisations that try to send Indians to the U.S…Banning UNRWA: Historic move or humanitarian crisis in the making?
Following the landmark Knesset vote, we urge the prime minister to consult with Israel’s allies and convene a panel of experts…