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AI Scaling Laws Guide Building To Superhuman Level AI

Cerebras has confirmed the transferability of scaling laws to tasks. This enables to determine how much compute and training is needed to achieve human or super human level performance. This also enables to design and load adequate AI performance into an iPhone, a laptop or an edge computing device.

Stably Launches #USD As The First BRC20 Stablecoin On The Bitcoin Network

According to Stably, every #USD token is backed 1-to-1 with USD in a collateral account managed by a US-regulated custodian for the benefit of KYC/AML-verified token holders.

Japanese Companies Invest In British Core Power Floating Nuclear Power

Floating nuclear power plants are seen as having future growth potential because they provide flexible location options.

Mixing Volcanic Ash With Meteorites May Have Jump-started Life On Earth

Inactive volcanoes have already been spotted in other places like Jupiter's moon Io and Europa-a strong contender for extraterrestrial life since it holds a liquid water ocean underneath its icy surface.

A Deep Sea Mining Zone In The Remote Pacific Is Also A Goldmine Of Unique Species

With the possibility of mining looming, it's doubly important that we know more about these really understudied habitats.

Breakthrough For Flexible Electrode Implants In The Brain

This solves key problems with bio-compatibility and tissue damage. This technology will make it possible to monitor and eventually understand brain function in both healthy and diseased people.

Earth Will Likely Dodge 'Planet Killer' Asteroids For The Next 1,000 Years

The good news? No giant asteroids will strike this millennium.

Silicon Valley Is Reviving The Dream Of General-Purpose Humanoid Robots

Most recent was Sanctuary's announcement of its new Phoenix robot last week.

Microsoft Signs Contract To Buy Power From Nuclear Fusion Reactor By 2028

According to the Fusion Industry Association, 33 companies have raised roughly five billion dollars in recent years, and many are predicting that commercial fusion will be a reality by the end of the decade.

Cancer Breakthrough As Scientists Find Way To Block Deadly Disease

Researchers suggest that developing drugs to starve cancer cells of the vital fuel source - uridine - could improve treatment and boost survival rates.

First Immunotherapy Approved For Cervical Cancer In England And Scotland

The immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) is now available for people in England and Scotland with some forms of advanced cervical cancer.

EU And US Partner On Cancer Research With New Taskforce

The EU and US have launched a taskforce to bolster their collaboration on health topics including cancer research.