A team of researchers has developed a new degradable microbead made from a type of polymer that can effectively remove permanent marker and eyeliner from animal skin samples. This innovative material has the potential to replace plastic microbeads in skin cleansers, providing a more environmentally friendly alternative. The new microbead breaks down into molecules similar…
OpenAI has announced o3, its latest reasoning model, which is a significant improvement over its predecessor o1. o3 is a model family that includes o3 and o3-mini, a smaller, distilled model fine-tuned for particular tasks. OpenAI claims that o3 approaches Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) in certain conditions, but this achievement is still a subject of…
Meme coins are revolutionizing the cryptocurrency world with their unique blend of creativity, community, and potential. BTFD Coin, Turbo, Goatseus Maximus, Bonk, and Book of Meme are among the top contenders, each offering a distinct experience for investors. With their presales and listings gaining momentum, these coins are poised to make a significant impact in…
Taiwan’s chip industry is bracing for upheaval as President-elect Donald Trump’s return to office casts doubt on the CHIPS and Science Act, a signature initiative of outgoing President Joe Biden. The law aimed to boost domestic semiconductor research and manufacturing in the US, but Trump has blasted the legislation as “so bad” and accused Taiwan…
Astronomers have made significant breakthroughs in understanding the surface features of distant stars, including the red giant Betelgeuse. Using high-speed photography and modern data processing, scientists have been able to suppress the effects of star twinkling, revealing large-scale hot and cold regions that may be convection currents in the star’s atmosphere. Recent observations have confirmed…
Researchers at Zeta Surgical have developed an algorithm that optimizes the placement of single-element focused transducers in transcranial focused ultrasound treatments, minimizing defocusing and focus shift. This breakthrough has the potential to make brain treatments safer and more successful, particularly for conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. The algorithm uses patient CT scans and simulations to…
Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, has been approved by the New York Department of Financial Services, marking a significant turning point for the company. This development, combined with growing XRP Ledger use cases and whale activity, has sparked excitement in the cryptocurrency market. As a result, XRP’s price has seen a 1.32% daily rise and a…
Thousands of Amazon employees in the United States are set to go on strike during the busy Christmas period after union officials accused the retailer of refusing to enter negotiations for better pay and conditions. The Teamsters union, representing about 10,000 Amazon workers, claims that Amazon has ignored their demands for improved working conditions and…
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Poisonous Plant Research Lab have discovered that earwax from sheep can reveal if they have eaten poisonous plants, specifically death camas. This breakthrough could lead to the development of a simpler and more effective method for detecting toxic forage in livestock. The team’s findings suggest that earwax may…
Google has released an experimental reasoning AI model, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental, which is designed to tackle complex problems in fields such as programming, math, and physics. The model is still in its early stages and requires significant computing power to run, but it has shown promising results in handling challenging puzzles involving visual…
