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NASA probe makes closest ever pass by the Sun

NASA's pioneering Parker Solar Probe made history Tuesday, flying closer to the Sun than any other spacecraft with its heat shield exposed to scorching temperatures of more than 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit (930 degrees Celsius).

Saving the mysterious African manatee at Cameroon hotspot

Ever since his first hard-won sightings of African manatees, award-winning marine biologist Aristide Takoukam Kamla has been devoted to protecting the little known and atrisk aquatic mammals.

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OpenAI chief 'believes' Musk will not abuse government power

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed confidence Wednesday that Elon Musk would not use his proximity to Donald Trump to harm business rivals, calling such actions "profoundly un-American."

British Museum chief says Marbles deal with Greece 'some distance' away

The head of the British Museum said Wednesday any deal with Greece to loan the prized Parthenon Marbles to Athens was "still some distance" away, as Greek authorities insist on their permanent return.

Trump names billionaire private astronaut as next NASA chief

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Jared Isaacman, the online payments billionaire and the first private astronaut to ever perform a spacewalk, as the next head of NASA.

Maxon One Winter Release Brings Holiday Cheer from Concept to Render

Defy cookie-cutter conventions, create the magic of snowfall, and craft festive figures with updates in Cinema 4D, ZBrush, Red Giant and Redshift; master chef of digital delectables Patrick 4D gets in on the fun with gingerbread delights for all

Amazon launches AI models to challenge rivals

Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a suite of artificial intelligence models in its boldest move yet to compete with tech giant rivals in the fast-growing generative AI sector.

Seeking a new way of life under the sea - and a world record

There are probably easier ways to set a world record, but Rudiger Koch has found his method 11 meters (36 feet) under the sea.

Senegal marks 80th anniversary of troop killings after France acknowleges colonial 'massacre'

Senegal on Sunday commemorated 80 years since the killing of dozens of African troops by French forces that the former colonial master acknowledged this week had been a "massacre".

Peru scientists unveil crocodile fossil up to 12 million years old

Paleontologists unveiled on Wednesday the fossil of a young marine crocodile dating back 10 to 12 million years that was discovered in a Peruvian desert.

Faeces, vomit offer clues to how dinosaurs rose to rule Earth

Faeces, vomit and fossilised food from inside stomachs have provided new clues into how dinosaurs rose to dominate Earth, a new study revealed on Wednesday.

As AI gets real, slow and steady wins the race

In the wake of ChatGPT's dramatic arrival two years ago, companies are excited about generative AI's possibilities but heading into 2025 with careful deliberation rather than rushing to transform their operations.

'Remarkable global progress': HIV cases and deaths declining

The number of new HIV infections and deaths has fallen across the world, marking significant progress in the fight against the disease.

Cheers, angst as US nuclear plant Three Mile Island to reopen

The planned reopening of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant is praised as a boon for Pennsylvania and a boost for AI, but it is loathed by residents still haunted by a near-catastrophic meltdown there in 1979.

Nvidia CEO says will balance compliance and tech advances under Trump

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Saturday that his company will balance legal compliance and technological advances under the incoming administration of Donald Trump, and nothing will stop the global advancement of artificial intelligence.

Chimps are upping their tool game, says study

"Planet of the Apes" may have been onto something.

The first 'zoomed-in' image of a star outside our galaxy

Scientists said Thursday they have taken the first ever close-up image of a star outside of the Milky Way, capturing a blurry shot of a dying behemoth 2,000 times bigger than the Sun.

Historic gold regalia returned to Ghana's king

Ghana's Asante king, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will receive 28 historic gold ornaments and regalia this weekend, in the latest major restoration of cultural treasures to the West African country.

Endometriosis linked to slightly higher risk of early death

Women with the common conditions of endometriosis or growths in their uterus have a slightly higher risk of dying before the age of 70, a large US-based study said on Thursday.

Pixotope Launches Revolutionary AI-Powered Graphics Integration Tool for Broadcast Industry

Pixotope Technologies AS, a leader in live augmented reality and virtual production solutions, today announced the launch of Pixotope Reveal, an innovative AI-powered background segmentation tool, that transforms how broadcasters integrate real-time graphics into live productions. This groundbreaking software enables seamless integration of 2D and 3D graphics without the traditional requirements of green screens, manual rotoscoping or match moving work.

2024's record ocean heat revved up Atlantic hurricane wind speeds: study

Human-driven warming of ocean temperatures increased the maximum wind speeds of every Atlantic hurricane in 2024, according to a new analysis released Wednesday, highlighting how climate change is amplifying the destructive power of storms.

Japan ramps up tech ambitions with $65 bn for AI, chips

Japan is readying a $65-billion push in microchips and artificial intelligence aimed at reclaiming its status as a global tech leader and meeting the urgent challenges of its ageing, shrinking population.

SpaceX fails to repeat Starship booster catch, as Trump watches on

SpaceX flew its latest test flight of its Starship megarocket on Tuesday, with President-elect Donald Trump joining Elon Musk to witness the spectacle firsthand in the latest sign of their ever closer ties.

Mailbird Expands to Mac: Popular Windows Email Client Launches Much-Anticipated Mac App

Email management is about to get easier for Apple users.

SpaceX fails to repeat Starship booster catch, as Trump looks on

SpaceX's Starship megarocket blasted off on its latest test flight Tuesday, with President-elect Donald Trump joining Elon Musk to witness the spectacle firsthand in the latest sign of their ever closer ties.

SpaceX set for Starship's next flight -- with Trump watching

SpaceX is gearing up for its next test flight of its Starship megarocket on Tuesday, with US President-elect Donald Trump set to witness the spectacle firsthand, highlighting his growing alliance with Elon Musk.

SpaceX set for Starship's next flight, Trump expected to attend

SpaceX is poised for its next Starship megarocket test flight on Tuesday, with US President-elect Donald Trump expected to witness the second ever attempt to catch its descending booster stage in the launch tower's "chopstick" arms.

GTDC Summit APJ Highlights IT Distributors' Roles in Navigating Digital Transformation

Leading Industry Executives Gather to Discuss the Future of Technology, Distribution, and Economic Shifts in Asia-Pacific

Trump expected to attend next Starship rocket launch: reports

US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to attend Tuesday's launch of SpaceX's massive Starship rocket, US media reported, the latest sign of growing ties between him and fellow billionaire Elon Musk.

Tropical storm Sara kills four in Honduras and Nicaragua

Tropical storm Sara left at least four people dead in Honduras and Nicaragua over the weekend, while more than 120,000 were left homeless or suffered damages in floods across Central America, officials said Monday.

Is AI's meteoric rise beginning to slow?

A quietly growing belief in Silicon Valley could have immense implications: the breakthroughs from large AI models -– the ones expected to bring human-level artificial intelligence in the near future –- may be slowing down.

Macron defends French farmers in talks with Argentina's Milei

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday defended France's resistance to a much-touted trade deal between the European Union and South American countries in talks with his Argentine counterpart Javier Milei in Buenos Aires.

BlackBerry Welcomes Canada’s Support To Enhance Cyber Resilience in Southeast Asia

In collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan University, the Government of Canada will invest $3.9M CAD in the Malaysia Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to strengthen cybersecurity partnerships and expertise in the region through skills training opportunities, including for women

Tropical Storm Sara pounds Honduras with heavy rain

Tropical Storm Sara dumped heavy rains with the potential to cause disastrous flooding Thursday as it churned inland along the northeastern coast of Honduras.

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