Anthropic, a leading AI startup, has secured an additional $4 billion from Amazon, solidifying their partnership and cementing Amazon’s position as a minority investor. The deal requires Anthropic to train its flagship generative AI models primarily on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon’s cloud computing division. This strategic move is expected to accelerate the development of…
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Scientists at MIT have made a significant breakthrough in brain stimulation by developing magnetic nanoparticles called magnetoelectric nanodiscs (MENDs) that can be used to stimulate neurons without the need for invasive surgery. These nanoparticles, which are approximately 250 nm across, can be injected into a specific location in the brain and stimulated with an electromagnet…
In a surprising turn of events, OpenAI has accidentally deleted data potentially relevant to a copyright lawsuit filed by The New York Times and Daily News. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI scraped their works to train its AI models without permission. OpenAI engineers erased the data, but were able to recover most of it, albeit…
Scientists in the STAR Collaboration have made a groundbreaking discovery by developing a new method to investigate the shapes of atomic nuclei through high-energy collisions. This innovative approach offers unprecedented insight into nuclear structure and promises to deepen our understanding of strong nuclear forces and their role in the composition of neutron stars and the…
The biotech industry is witnessing a surge in the development of bispecific antibodies, a type of targeted therapy that can deliver two-in-one treatments to patients with cancer and other diseases. Several companies, including Adaptin Bio, Akeso, AP Biosciences, Candid Therapeutics, Summit Therapeutics, and Zenas BioPharma, are working on various bispecific antibody candidates, some of which…
San Francisco’s mayor-elect, Daniel Lurie, has appointed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to help lead his transition team. Altman will provide guidance on how the city can innovate and develop relationships with key partners. This move is seen as an effort to attract young professionals and convince current tech entrepreneurs to stay in the city. In…
Researchers from China and Spain have developed a nanoflake-based breath sensor that can detect lung cancer with unprecedented accuracy. The sensor, made from platinum-loaded nanoflakes, can detect isoprene levels in exhaled breath, a biomarker for lung cancer. The device has shown promising results in clinical trials, distinguishing between healthy individuals and lung cancer patients with…
Qubetics, Binance, and Avalanche are emerging as top contenders in the cryptocurrency market, driven by innovative approaches and promising future growth. Qubetics is simplifying blockchain development with its QubeQode IDE, while Binance is expanding its reach through partnerships with Google Cloud. Avalanche is proving its scalability and focus on innovative projects like the Libeara Fund….
Researchers in Switzerland have made a significant breakthrough in cancer treatment by developing a hybrid approach that combines ultrahigh-dose-rate (UHDR) electron beams with conventional dose-rate (CDR) photon beams. This innovative technique, known as FLASH radiotherapy, has the potential to spare healthy tissues while effectively targeting malignant tumour cells. The study, published in Radiotherapy and Oncology,…
The biotech industry is witnessing a surge in the development of exosome therapy companies, which are harnessing the potential of these tiny vesicles to treat a range of diseases, including cancer, neurological disorders, and inflammatory diseases. With several companies advancing their candidates through clinical trials, the global exosome therapeutics market is expected to grow significantly…
