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New observations from the National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory’s (NSF NRAO) Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (NSF VLA) provide compelling evidence supporting a universal mechanism for the collimation of astrophysical jets, regardless of their origin.

The new study, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, reveals the presence of a helical magnetic field within the HH 80–81 protostellar jet, a finding that mirrors similar structures observed in jets emanating from supermassive black holes.

Jets, powerful, highly collimated outflows of matter and energy, are observed across a vast range of scales in the universe. From the supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies to the young stars in our own Milky Way, these jets play a crucial role in the evolution of their host systems. However, the precise mechanism that guides these jets and prevents them from dispersing into space has remained a long-standing puzzle.

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In today’s AI news, ElevenLabs said on Thursday it has raised $180 million in a new funding round that triples the voice cloning artificial intelligence startup’s valuation to $3.3 billion. The Series C funding round was co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and Iconiq Growth, with participation from additional new investors.

On Thursday, OpenAI announced that it is deepening its ties with the US government through a partnership with the National Laboratories and expects to use AI to “supercharge” research across a wide range of fields to better serve the public.

“This is the beginning of a new era, where AI will advance science, strengthen national security, and support US government initiatives,” OpenAI said.

In other advancements, Cerebras Systems announced today it will host DeepSeek’s breakthrough R1 artificial intelligence model on U.S. servers, promising speeds up to 57 times faster than GPU-based solutions while keeping sensitive data within American borders. The move comes amid growing concerns about China’s rapid AI advancement and data privacy.

And, the US Copyright Office issued AI guidance this week that declared no laws need to be clarified when it comes to protecting authorship rights of humans producing AI-assisted works. “Questions of copyrightability and AI can be resolved pursuant to existing law, without the need for legislative change,” the Copyright Office said.

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For humanity to explore space and distant worlds, we will need to construct enormous artificial habitats in space with diverse ecologies.

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2024 has been an incredible year for AI, but 2025 is set to redefine the future! From autonomous vehicles to personalized healthcare, the advancements in artificial intelligence are moving straight out of sci-fi and into our everyday lives.
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Are you ready to be amazed by the incredible advancements in artificial intelligence? In 2024, AI has reached unprecedented heights, showcasing breakthroughs that are revolutionizing industries and reshaping our everyday lives. This video explores the top 9 AI breakthroughs you won’t believe are real, highlighting innovations that are both astonishing and game-changing.

From groundbreaking developments in natural language processing to cutting-edge applications in healthcare, transportation, and creative arts, we cover the most significant strides in AI technology. Discover how these breakthroughs are enhancing efficiency, improving decision-making, and creating new possibilities that were once thought to be science fiction.

But it’s not just about the technology; we’ll also discuss the implications of these advancements. As AI becomes more integrated into our lives, understanding the benefits and challenges it presents is essential. This video provides insights into how these breakthroughs could change the way we interact with machines and each other.

What are the top AI breakthroughs of 2024? How is AI changing the world? What innovations in AI should I know about? What are the latest advancements in artificial intelligence? How will AI impact our future?This video will answer all these questions. Make sure you watch till the end!

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Researchers at Linköping University (LiU), Sweden, have created an artificial organic neuron that closely mimics the characteristics of biological nerve cells. This artificial neuron can stimulate natural nerves, making it a promising technology for various medical treatments in the future.

Work to develop increasingly functional artificial continues at the Laboratory for Organic Electronics, LOE. In 2022, a team of scientists led by associate professor Simone Fabiano demonstrated how an artificial organic neuron could be integrated into a living carnivorous plant to control the opening and closing of its maw. This synthetic nerve cell met two of the 20 characteristics that differentiate it from a biological nerve cell.

In their latest study, published in the journal Nature Materials, the same researchers at LiU have developed a new artificial nerve cell called conductance-based organic electrochemical neuron, or c-OECN, which closely mimics 15 out of the 20 neural features that characterize biological nerve cells, making its functioning much more similar to natural nerve cells.

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A significant advancement in knowledge of the link between cognition and genetics has been made thanks to a study led by Université de Montréal graduate students Guillaume Huguet and Thomas Renne, working under the supervision of medical geneticist Sébastien Jacquemont, an associate professor of pediatrics and a researcher at the UdeM-affiliated CHU Saint-Justine.

Published in Cell Genomics, the research explored how the copy number variation, or CNV, of certain DNA segments can influence cognitive abilities.

Analyzing the CNV of nearly 260,000 people in the general population, the scientists were able to compare each individual’s CNV and cognition to define a reference model—a kind of “map” of the effects of CNV on cognition, such as the intelligence quotient and memory—and to establish links between these CNVs and achievements within the brain, as well as in other organs and tissues.

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QUT researchers are part of an international group who have explored ways in which organic transistors are being developed for use as wearable health sensors.

The currently available bioelectronic devices, such as pacemakers, that can be embedded with the are mostly based on rigid components.

However, the next-generation devices—which are researched and developed by bioelectronic engineers, , and materials scientists—will use soft organic materials that allow comfortable wearability as well as efficient monitoring of health.

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Organic n-and p-type vertical transistors, with considerably shorter channel lengths than their planar counterparts, can be used to create complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS)-like inverters and ring oscillators that operate in the megahertz frequency range.

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A team of researchers at CHU Sainte-Justine and Université de Montréal has succeeded in using bioinformatics to develop a statistical model to assess how the gain or loss of genetic material impacts the risk of autism.

The results of this work are presented today in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

This project highlights the fact that, besides the formally associated with autism, there are thousands of genes in the that contribute to increasing the risk and severity of autism based on genetic scores.

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