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Finding out what controls the formation of sensory legs meant growing sea robins from eggs. The research team observed that the legs of sea robins develop from the three pectoral fin rays that are around the stomach area of the fish, then separate from the fin as they continue to develop. Among the most active genes in the developing legs is the transcription factor (a protein that binds to DNA and turns genes on and off) known as tbx3a. When genetically engineered sea robins had tbx3a edited out with CRISPR-Cas9, it resulted in fewer legs, deformed legs, or both. “Disruption … Read more

The developers behind Tales of Kenzera: ZAU risk furloughing their entire staff if they do not find a publishing partner soon.Read More

DataPelago last week emerged from stealth with a new virtualization layer that it says will allow users to move AI, data analytics, and ETL workloads to whatever physical processor they want, without making code changes, thereby bringing potentially large new efficiency and performance gains to the fields of data science, data analytics, and data engineering, as well as HPC. The advent of generative AI has triggered a scramble for high-performance processors that can handle the massive compute demands of large language models (LLMs). At the same time, companies are searching for ways to squeeze more efficiency out of their existing … Read more

Improving the sustainability of manufacturing involves optimizing entire product lifecycles — from material sourcing and transportation to design, production, distribution and end-of-life disposal. According to the International Energy Agency, reducing the carbon footprint of industrial production by just 1% could save 90 million tons of CO₂ emissions annually. That’s equivalent to taking more than 20 million gasoline-powered cars off the road each year. Technologies such as digital twins and accelerated computing are enabling manufacturers to reduce emissions, enhance energy efficiency and meet the growing demand for environmentally conscious production. Siemens and NVIDIA are at the forefront of developing technologies that … Read more

Satellites do not have the capability to directly measure wind speeds, so they make estimates based upon other observable variables, using instruments such as a scatterometer. Yes, that’s a real word. By these indirect estimates, Oscar had sustained winds between 48 mph and 63 mph (77 kph to 101 kph), which remains well below the threshold for a hurricane (74 mph, 119 kph). The Air Force aircraft found sustained winds, in a tiny area to be sure, of 85 mph (137 kph). Hence, Hurricane Oscar. How this happened Oscar’s development shocked forecasters. There was only a modest indication from satellite … Read more

With the introduction of the new iPad Mini, Apple made it clear that a software experience brimming with AI is the way forward. And if that meant making the same kind of internal upgrades to a tablet that costs nearly half as much as its flagship phone, the company would still march forward. However, its ambitions with Apple Intelligence lack competitive vigor, and even by Apple’s own standards, the experience hasn’t managed to wow users. On top of that, the staggered rollout of the most ambitious AI features — many of which are still in the future — has left … Read more

Cougar, established in 2008, has become a notable name in the PC hardware market, particularly among gamers and enthusiasts. While Cougar might appear to be a relatively recent addition to the industry, it is backed by HEC/Compucase, a veteran in the PC market known primarily for its OEM products. Cougar was created as a subsidiary to focus on developing and marketing high-performance products tailored to the needs of gamers and PC enthusiasts. Initially, Cougar focused primarily on PC cases, gradually expanding its product lineup as the brand gained recognition. Over the years, Cougar has successfully diversified its offerings to include … Read more

Godzilla Minus One was one of the biggest, surprises of 2023, and one of the year’s best in general. It’s alredy made its way to streaming and physical formats, but if you’ve been chomping to see it in theaters again, Toho’s more than happy to oblige. The Oscar-winning hit will play in theaters one more time beginning on November 1, both in its regular and black-and-white (aka “Minus Color“) formats. To sweeten the deal, this new version of Minus One will inlclude an additional 13 minutes worth of exclusive behind the scenes material. It’s all in service of Godzilla Day, which … Read more

Makers of the finest Swiss-made Espresso makers, Olympia Express has a heritage of building precise machinery for home baristas. With the introduction of Siemens Digital Industries software, opportunities not previously possible have been brewing, learns Emilie Eisenberg Prized by coffee experts, for over 95 years Olympia Express’ espresso machines have built a cult following in its home of Switzerland and around the world. Selling for over £3,000, the handbuilt machines are built with a reliability that boasts longevity and prestige. “Our products make coffee to the quality of an Italian coffee bar with a machine that is just a fraction … Read more

People often associate artificial intelligence with chatbots like ChatGPT, which generates human-like text by predicting the next word based on large datasets. However, a quiet revolution is underway, where scientists are leveraging AI for groundbreaking research and discoveries. In a recent study, researchers have used AI to uncover more than 160,000 potential RNA virus species, including about 70,000 that have never previously been identified as potentially novel species.  An RNA virus contains either single-stranded or double-stranded RNA as its genetic material. As their name implies, RNA viruses have genomes made of RNA instead of DNA. Some well-known diseases caused by … Read more