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The history of the universe is outlined in this infographic. Credit: NASADark energy’s role in propelling the universe’s accelerated expansion presents a pivotal challenge in astrophysics, driving ongoing research and space missions dedicated to uncovering the nature of this mysterious force.Some 13.8 billion years ago, the universe began with a rapid expansion we call the Big Bang. After this initial expansion, which lasted a fraction of a second, gravity started to slow the universe down. But the cosmos wouldn’t stay…

Connected car technology, which has now become an integral part in the auto industry for the integration of various communications, comes along with several risks associated with these advancements.New Delhi: Car technology has evolved significantly in recent years, with advancements in various areas to improve safety, efficiency, connectivity, and overall driving experience. Some key aspects of car technology are Autonomous Driving, Autonomous Driving Assistance System…

Image generated by DALL·E 3 with the prompt “Imagine a computer as a bicycle for the mind”Part 0: Skeptical Optimism Part 1: Writing performant functions Part 2: Stepping on the GasPart 3: LLMs and the future of engineeringPart 0: Skeptical OptimismSteve Jobs famously likened the computer to a “bicycle for the mind.” However, the context in which he made that claim is less well-known. He was referring to the efficiency of locomotion for all different species on the planet.“And the Condor won, came in at the top of the…

ETAuto Connected Vehicle Summit 2024, where knowledge meets action, and innovation paves the way ahead. Let's navigate the challenges, accelerate innovation, and drive the future of connected vehicles together.New Delhi: Amidst the rapid evolution of technology, connected vehicles are emerging as a driving force, involving various industries and disciplines. The fusion of travel and transportation, infrastructure development, IT, communications, consumer electronics, and…

Australia has a problem with slowing productivity growth. As the group tasked with addressing this, the Australian Government’s Productivity Commission is looking at AI as a potential part of the problem. Recently, the Commission released a three-paper report, Making The Most Of The AI Opportunity: Productivity, Regulation And Data Access, to further analyse this opportunity. To maximise productivity gains from AI, the paper advocates for a soft-touch approach to regulation. Additionally, the Commission…

This paper provides the most comprehensive account yet of trends in groundwater levels around the world. Darker colors indicate changes of 10 cm/year or more. Credit: Jasechko et al. Groundwater is rapidly declining across the globe, often at accelerating rates. Writing in the journal Nature, UC Santa Barbara researchers present the largest assessment of groundwater levels around the world, spanning nearly 1,700 aquifers.…

Since the 1960s each decade has been hotter than the last, exactly as predicted by many climate models. But there has been some debate in the science community about whether or not this rate of warming is accelerating, particularly in light of last year's climate chaos.A few months ago former NASA climatologist James Hansen, who published one of the main early papers warning the world about global warming, authored a study suggesting the rate of warming has jumped by 50 percent since 2010.This was met with skepticism…

With AI accelerating disruption at an unprecedented pace, IT departments are facing a talent shortage, as one in three IT leaders surveyed flagged difficulty in finding qualified talent. It also stated that the current scenario presents a missed opportunity for strengthening business outcomes and talent retention. Ed-tech company Skillsoft in its '2023 IT Skills and Salary Survey' revealed challenges such as skills gaps, talent shortages, and technology transformation are impacting IT departments, with one in three IT…

Inventions like electricity and microwaves that we take for granted seemed otherworldly not too long ago. Taking a chance on new technology is part of venture firm Lux Capital ideology: “We believe before others understand.” Josh Wolfe, Lux Capital’s cofounder, started the firm with a mission to support scientists and entrepreneurs —even if their ideas might seem outside the box to the general public. Today, Wolfe is funding advances in industries like biotech, AI, and defense. On this week’s episode of the Leaders in…

Astronomers have discovered that the universe’s expansion is accelerating, likely due to dark energy, as described in the Lambda CDM model. However, inconsistencies in expansion rate measurements, known as the Hubble tension, are prompting research into new theories and modifications to existing models.The universe is expanding at an accelerating rate, possibly driven by dark energy. However, the Hubble tension, a discrepancy in expansion rate measurements, challenges current models and spurs ongoing research for…