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For the first time since 1707, AI is giving us a realistic preview of what a Mount Fuji eruption might entail. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has released simulations designed to help the 37 million residents of the city prepare with solid, actionable insights. In one striking video, volcanic smoke from Mount Fuji sweeps into central […]
In a remarkable display of agility and engineering ingenuity, Boston Dynamics’ robotic dog, Spot, has performed a septuple backflip—a manoeuvre that wasn’t part of its original design. Since its debut in 2015, Spot has ventured from patrolling ancient Italian ruins to herding sheep in New Zealand, even lending a hand on Norway’s oil rigs, not […]
Kevin Choi’s life changed dramatically at 26 when a diagnosis of glaucoma cost him half his sight. That moment of reckoning spurred him and his doctor to launch Mediwhale, a…
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The language prowess of today’s AI models is truly impressive, powering natural conversations with tools like ChatGPT and Gemini. Yet, behind this smooth interaction lies a process that remains largely…
Groq has taken an exciting step in broadening its global reach with the launch of its first European data centre in Helsinki, in collaboration with Equinix. This new facility leverages…
If you’ve ever wondered how satellite data can drive sustainable change, the SDGs-EYES project offers an insightful approach. Part of the Horizon Europe initiative, this project uses data from the…
Researchers at the University of Queensland have reimagined the role of nature in disaster recovery by transforming common darkling beetles into cyborg insects. Fitted with microchip backpacks and controlled via…
