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AI algorithm used to unpack neuroscience of human language
Live Science - 16 Mar 2025 18:00
An AI model trained on dozens of hours of real-world conversation accurately predicts human brain activity and shows that features of language structure emerge without being coded in.
Mice administer 'first-aid' to friends -- even trying to bring the dead back to life
Live Science - 16 Mar 2025 15:10
Mice will lick the faces and pull at the tongues of other mice if they're found unconscious, with more vigorous grooming resulting in faster recovery.
Apple quietly launches new app to help firms improve Apple Maps
AppleInsider - 16 Mar 2025 01:55
Apple appears to be expanding its pool of partner companies supplying data for Apple Maps, as it has now released an app especially for firms to contribute updated information. A screenshot of the new Surveyor app on an ...
Pallas Has a Very Blue Family
Universe Today - 16 Mar 2025 22:47
Despite their overall similarities, asteroids are usually pretty distinct from one another. Vesta has a very different spectroscopic profile than Psyche, for example. So it might come as no surprise that another of the m...
DeepSeek-R1-beating perf in a 32B package? El Reg digs its claws into Alibaba's QwQ
The Register - 16 Mar 2025 22:20
How to tame its hypersensitive hyperparameters and get it running on your PC Hands on How much can reinforcement learning - and a bit of extra verification - improve large language models, aka LLMs? Alibaba's Qwen team a...
Scientists Discover Potential Ozempic Rival That Could Help People Lose Weight With Less Nausea
Gizmodo - 16 Mar 2025 15:00
Stanford Medicine researchers have identified a promising, naturally occurring molecule that could help people lose weight--without the nauseating symptoms now commonly seen with GLP-1 drugs.
An evolving robotics encyclopedia characterizes robots based on their performance
Phys.org - 16 Mar 2025 15:00
Over the past decades, roboticists have introduced a wide range of systems with distinct body structures and varying capabilities. As the number of developed robots continuously grows, being able to easily learn about th...
Google's AI 'co-scientist' cracked 10-year superbug problem in just 2 days
Live Science - 16 Mar 2025 14:00
Scientists took 10 years to figure out how one type of superbug gains its ability to infect diverse bacterial species. When prompted, Google's new AI "co-scientist" gave them the answer in two days.
Trump's bitcoin reserve a 'digital Fort Knox'
Phys.org - 16 Mar 2025 12:58
The creation of a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" in the United States is further proof of President Donald Trump's support for the cryptocurrency sector.
Cybersecurity officials warn against potentially costly Medusa ransomware attacks
Phys.org - 16 Mar 2025 12:53
The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning against a dangerous ransomware scheme.
Scientists Discover Troves of New Species at the Ocean's Deepest Depths
Gizmodo - 16 Mar 2025 12:00
Researchers descended more than 35,700 feet (10,900 meters) below sea level to collect biological samples that revealed surprising diversity. And also trash.
Arctic ice is melting faster than expected -- and the culprit could be dust
SPACE.com - 16 Mar 2025 12:00
An audacious NASA mission suggests that dust blown north from Greenland couldhelp explain why Arctic ice is melting even faster than expected.
Apple Promoting AirPods 4 in Upcoming Short Film Starring Pedro Pascal
Mac Rumors - 16 Mar 2025 23:45
Apple today shared a trailer for Someday, an upcoming short film by Spike Jonze. The full-length video will be available to watch on YouTube starting on Tuesday, and it serves as an ad for the AirPods 4 with Active Noise...
Apple's Icon Mess: Will the iOS 19 Redesign Finally Fix It?
The Mac Observer - 16 Mar 2025 22:36
Apple's Icon Mess: Will the iOS 19 Redesign Finally Fix It? Apple has different icons for built-in apps in each OS it develops; will the iOS 19 redesign finally change that? This post Apple's Icon Mess: Will the iOS 19 R...
The Playdate game Jump Truck is a flippin' good time
Engadget - 16 Mar 2025 22:31David Cronenberg's The Shrouds Explores the Future of Death
Gizmodo - 16 Mar 2025 22:15
Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger, and Guy Pearce tackle grief and the rotting dead in The Shrouds.
Google's Find My Device is adding location-sharing with contacts
Mashable - 16 Mar 2025 22:08
Google's Find My Device takes a page out of Google Maps' playbook
NASA Crew-10 Celebrates ISS Arrival With 'Stranded' Astronauts
CNET - 16 Mar 2025 22:04
The delayed mission has reached the space station, the hatch has opened and soon the two astronauts who've been "stuck" in space can return home.
Samsung HW-QS700F Soundbar with a Versatile Design for Walls or Shelves
The Gadget Flow - 16 Mar 2025 22:00
The Samsung HW-QS700F soundbar redefines audio versatility, blending innovative design with advanced audio technology for immersive home entertainment. -Adaptable Design: Perfect for any setup, this soundbar can be pl...
Let's Explain That Tough NYT Strands Puzzle for March 17, #379
CNET - 16 Mar 2025 22:00
What's a Spoonerism? Here are hints and answers for that really difficult NYT Strands puzzle No. 379 for March 17.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for March 17, #645
CNET - 16 Mar 2025 22:00
Hints and answers for Connections for March 17, #645.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 17, #1367
CNET - 16 Mar 2025 22:00
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,367 for March 17.