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May 17, 2022

Welcome to DeepMind: Embarking on one of the greatest adventures in scientific history

Posted by in categories: biological, ethics, robotics/AI

At DeepMind, we’re embarking on one of the greatest adventures in scientific history. Our mission is to solve intelligence, to advance science and benefit humanity.

To make this possible, we bring together scientists, designers, engineers, ethicists, and more, to research and build safe artificial intelligence systems that can help transform society for the better.

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May 16, 2022

BA.2.12.1 COVID variant: 3 early symptoms to watch for

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, health

The latest COVID-19 variant – dubbed BA.2.12.1 – has been linked to 43% of total coronavirus cases in the U.S., a jump from 7% in April.

And, as more data about the variant becomes known, a pattern in early symptoms is emerging. BA.2.12.1 is a descendant of the BA.2 virus, a subvariant of the omicron strain of COVID. It has the ability transmit easier than its predecessors and expect it to become the dominant strain of COVID-19 within a few weeks.

Like previous COVID omicron strains, BA.2.12.1 often presents with upper respiratory symptoms that can appear like the flu. Experts said BA.2.12.1 is triggering mild breakthrough cases in vaccinated individuals with people feeling like they are suffering from a cold or seasonal allergies.

May 16, 2022

Monkeypox: Two more confirmed cases of viral infection

Posted by in category: health

The individuals live together but are not linked to the case announced on 7 May, health agency says.

May 16, 2022

Black hole science enters its golden age

Posted by in categories: cosmology, science

The idea of black holes have been around for over 200 years. Today, we’re seeing them in previously unimaginable ways.

May 16, 2022

Elon Musk Wants to Meet His Chinese Doppelgänger

Posted by in category: Elon Musk

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is itching to meet his Chinese doppelgänger — that is, if the man actually resembles the billionaire in real life.

But first, some background for those unfamiliar with the self-described “Elong Musk.”

In recent months, a video of Ma Yilong, a Chinese man who seemingly bears a striking resemblance to Musk, went viral not only due to his uncanny resemblance, but also because it was unclear whether it was a deepfake or not.

May 16, 2022

Google’s ‘Immersive View’ Could Revolutionize Maps

Posted by in category: mapping

Google’s new Immersive View is a leap forward for how data is displayed in Google Maps.

May 16, 2022

NASA’s Probe Took a Video as It “Touched the Sun” and Wow

Posted by in category: space

This is crazy.

May 16, 2022

Swapped Out: Hackers target social media users with high-tech fake videos

Posted by in categories: computing, cryptocurrencies, neuroscience

Cutting-edge computer technology designed to mimic the human brain is being used by hackers to create lifelike videos of celebrities and politicians. But now, bad actors are using this readily available tech to target everyday social media users in cryptocurrency scams.

May 16, 2022

Distant quasars reveal a surprising fact about the first black holes

Posted by in category: cosmology

A new analysis of the early universe shows quasars with growth capped by surrounding matter.

May 16, 2022

Wearable NFTs: The Ultimate Guide to be Fashionable in 2022

Posted by in categories: blockchains, business, wearables

It provides an extension of the physical identity to relive themselves as what they want in their dreams with luxurious brands.

Wearable NFTs can provide endless creativity, gender inclusivity, accessibility, and availability for new business models.

Thus, wearable NFTs is known as an eco-friendly alternative to wastage of dress materials and pollution from factories.