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Senegal marks 80th anniversary of troop killings after France acknowleges colonial 'massacre'
Senegal on Sunday commemorated 80 years since the killing of dozens of African troops by French forces that the former colonial master acknowledged this week had been a "massacre".
Peru scientists unveil crocodile fossil up to 12 million years old
Paleontologists unveiled on Wednesday the fossil of a young marine crocodile dating back 10 to 12 million years that was discovered in a Peruvian desert.
Faeces, vomit offer clues to how dinosaurs rose to rule Earth
Faeces, vomit and fossilised food from inside stomachs have provided new clues into how dinosaurs rose to dominate Earth, a new study revealed on Wednesday.
As AI gets real, slow and steady wins the race
In the wake of ChatGPT's dramatic arrival two years ago, companies are excited about generative AI's possibilities but heading into 2025 with careful deliberation rather than rushing to transform their operations.
'Remarkable global progress': HIV cases and deaths declining
The number of new HIV infections and deaths has fallen across the world, marking significant progress in the fight against the disease.
Cheers, angst as US nuclear plant Three Mile Island to reopen
The planned reopening of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant is praised as a boon for Pennsylvania and a boost for AI, but it is loathed by residents still haunted by a near-catastrophic meltdown there in 1979.
Nvidia CEO says will balance compliance and tech advances under Trump
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Saturday that his company will balance legal compliance and technological advances under the incoming administration of Donald Trump, and nothing will stop the global advancement of artificial intelligence.
Industrial Software Company mlean Celebrates 10 Years of Continuous Improvement
Since launching in 2014, mlean has been helping factories all over the world embrace digital transformation and increase profitability
Chimps are upping their tool game, says study
"Planet of the Apes" may have been onto something.
The first 'zoomed-in' image of a star outside our galaxy
Scientists said Thursday they have taken the first ever close-up image of a star outside of the Milky Way, capturing a blurry shot of a dying behemoth 2,000 times bigger than the Sun.
Historic gold regalia returned to Ghana's king
Ghana's Asante king, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will receive 28 historic gold ornaments and regalia this weekend, in the latest major restoration of cultural treasures to the West African country.
Endometriosis linked to slightly higher risk of early death
Women with the common conditions of endometriosis or growths in their uterus have a slightly higher risk of dying before the age of 70, a large US-based study said on Thursday.
2024's record ocean heat revved up Atlantic hurricane wind speeds: study
Human-driven warming of ocean temperatures increased the maximum wind speeds of every Atlantic hurricane in 2024, according to a new analysis released Wednesday, highlighting how climate change is amplifying the destructive power of storms.
Japan ramps up tech ambitions with $65 bn for AI, chips
Japan is readying a $65-billion push in microchips and artificial intelligence aimed at reclaiming its status as a global tech leader and meeting the urgent challenges of its ageing, shrinking population.
SpaceX fails to repeat Starship booster catch, as Trump watches on
SpaceX flew its latest test flight of its Starship megarocket on Tuesday, with President-elect Donald Trump joining Elon Musk to witness the spectacle firsthand in the latest sign of their ever closer ties.
Mailbird Expands to Mac: Popular Windows Email Client Launches Much-Anticipated Mac App
Email management is about to get easier for Apple users.
SpaceX fails to repeat Starship booster catch, as Trump looks on
SpaceX's Starship megarocket blasted off on its latest test flight Tuesday, with President-elect Donald Trump joining Elon Musk to witness the spectacle firsthand in the latest sign of their ever closer ties.
SpaceX set for Starship's next flight -- with Trump watching
SpaceX is gearing up for its next test flight of its Starship megarocket on Tuesday, with US President-elect Donald Trump set to witness the spectacle firsthand, highlighting his growing alliance with Elon Musk.
SpaceX set for Starship's next flight, Trump expected to attend
SpaceX is poised for its next Starship megarocket test flight on Tuesday, with US President-elect Donald Trump expected to witness the second ever attempt to catch its descending booster stage in the launch tower's "chopstick" arms.
Ciavarella Pneumatici Selects ToolsGroup to Revolutionize Supply Chain Planning
Leading Italian Tire Distributor Aims to Enhance Demand Forecasting, Inventory Management, and Customer Service
Duality Technologies Announces Formation of Public Sector Advisory Board to Advance AI Safety and Secure Data Collaboration
Leading Experts in Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Digital Policy Join Forces to Support Duality's Mission
Trump expected to attend next Starship rocket launch: reports
US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to attend Tuesday's launch of SpaceX's massive Starship rocket, US media reported, the latest sign of growing ties between him and fellow billionaire Elon Musk.
Tropical storm Sara kills four in Honduras and Nicaragua
Tropical storm Sara left at least four people dead in Honduras and Nicaragua over the weekend, while more than 120,000 were left homeless or suffered damages in floods across Central America, officials said Monday.
Is AI's meteoric rise beginning to slow?
A quietly growing belief in Silicon Valley could have immense implications: the breakthroughs from large AI models -– the ones expected to bring human-level artificial intelligence in the near future –- may be slowing down.
Macron defends French farmers in talks with Argentina's Milei
President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday defended France's resistance to a much-touted trade deal between the European Union and South American countries in talks with his Argentine counterpart Javier Milei in Buenos Aires.
Tropical Storm Sara pounds Honduras with heavy rain
Tropical Storm Sara dumped heavy rains with the potential to cause disastrous flooding Thursday as it churned inland along the northeastern coast of Honduras.
Mysterious diamond-laden necklace fetches $4.8 mn in Geneva auction
A mysterious diamond-laden necklace with possible links to a scandal that contributed to the downfall of Marie Antoinette, sold for $4.8 million at an auction in Geneva Wednesday.
Global diabetes rate has doubled in last 30 years: study
The percentage of adults suffering from diabetes across the world has doubled over the past three decades, the biggest rises coming in developing countries, a study said Wednesday.
Turkey scrubs up its baths to keep hammam tradition alive
For centuries, hammams were central to Ottoman society, and while they mostly fell out of use with the advent of running water, many in Turkey are being restored to revive an ancient ritual bathing tradition.
Bucher + Suter and Upstream Works Announce Partnership to Expand Omnichannel Options for Bucher + Suter Private Cloud Contact Center Customers
Bucher + Suter, a leader in contact center solutions, has announced a partnership with Upstream Works, a provider of omnichannel and AI contact center solutions. This collaboration enhances Bucher + Suter's private cloud offerings by integrating Upstream Works' advanced omnichannel capabilities, providing customers with expanded engagement options beyond the current Cisco ECE platform.
Loar Holdings Inc. Reports Q3 2024 Results, Upward Revision to 2024 and Initial 2025 Guidance
Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR) (the "Company," "Loar," "we," "us" and "our"), reported record results for the third quarter of 2024.
Tech sector gathers in Lisbon in shadow of Trump victory
Leading lights of the tech industry are meeting in Lisbon on Tuesday for the Web Summit, the sector's first big event since the US election, with Donald Trump's victory expected to be a key theme of their discussions.