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Deepmind’s Alphafold, Deep Learning AI, Is Poised To Solve One Of Most Significant Challenges In Biology

Thanks to AI, we now have stunningly powerful tools to decode the structures of life. Recently, both DeepMind and the University of Washington described deep learning-based methods to solve protein folding, the last step of compiling the programming in our DNA, as a “once in a generation advance.”

How Technology Is Changing The Future Of Higher Education

This era of pervasive technology and rapid change has significant implications for higher education.

Interview With Shahaf Bar-Geffen, CEO Of COTI

Shahaf Bar-Geffen, CEO of COTI, explains his company's approach to blockchain decentralized finance, in an interview:

Interview With Jaynti Kanani, CEO Of Polygon Blockchain

Polygon is the first easy-to-use platform for Ethereum scaling and infrastructure development.

SpaceX Starlink Rebuilding The Internet In Space

The combined power of the 1500 Starlink satellites has over 5 megawatts of solar power. In August, Starlink will have globally connectivity for everywhere on Earth except the north and south poles. SpaceX is continuing to innovate the interfaces, ground terminals and other components.

Record High Temperature For Antarctica Confirmed By WMO

Such readings are important because Antarctica is one of the fastest warming regions on Earth and is a major driver of climate.

Once-promising MRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Disappoints With Final Trial Data

And despite CureVac’s mRNA stumble we are quickly learning how to optimize these vaccines with newer, safer, and more effective iterations in development.

Andreessen Horowitz Goes Big On Crypto With A New $2.2B Fund

So far this year, venture capitalists have invested $17 billion in crypto companies, with much more to come it seems.

CERN: How Physics Is Probing The Universe's Origins

The latest discovery has put the next piece in the puzzle of physics. The new upgraded LHCb detector will open the door to an era of precision measurements that have the potential to uncover yet unknown phenomena, and perhaps even physics beyond the Standard Model.

Virgin Galactic Set To Carry First Passengers Into Space This Month

"After more than 16 years of research, engineering, and testing, Virgin Galactic stands at the vanguard of a new commercial space industry, which is set to open space to humankind and change the world for good."

CRISPR Gene-editing Tested In Space For First Time In DNA Damage Study

The gene-editing worked, making it the first such demonstration of the technology in space. The team says that this could be the first steps towards developing a way to repair the DNA of astronauts while in space, to keep them healthier as we spend increasing amounts of time away from Earth.

COVID-19 Infections Are Rare And Mild After Vaccination

This means full vaccination was 91 percent effective at preventing any kind of SARS-CoV-2 infection, symptomatic or asymptomatic.