British computer scientist Demis Hassabis has won a share of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry for “revolutionary” work on proteins, the building blocks of life. Mr Hassabis, 48, co-founded the artificial intelligence company that became Google DeepMind. Professor John Jumper, who worked with Mr Hassabis on the breakthrough, shares the award along with US-based Professor … Read more
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Jasmine Duan with RBC Wealth Management Asia says China’s property market is key for income and consumer sentiment, and adds that the government has realized reliance on high-end manufacturing isn’t enough to boost the overall economy. Source link
Melinda French Gates will grant $250 million to support women’s health around the world through an open call for nonprofits to apply for funding. The pledge announced Wednesday signals a new chapter in her individual philanthropic giving since departing from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation earlier this year and is part of a two-year, … Read more
GitHub Peter Todd – picture from his GitHub page A new documentary claims to have solved the greatest mystery in cryptocurrency: the true identity of the inventor of Bitcoin. The question has captivated the internet since the digital currency was launched by an unknown person or persons calling themselves Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. Now the … Read more
LONDON – Former Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp is returning to soccer after a shorter than expected break. Energy drinks manufacturer Red Bull announced Wednesday that the German mentor is to become its head of global soccer from January, overseeing its international network of clubs. “He will not be involved in the clubs’ day-to-day operations, but … Read more
Heavy traffic begins to back up on Interstate 275 South as residents evacuate St. Petersburg, Florida, ahead of Hurricane Milton, U.S., October 7, 2024. Octavio Jones | Reuters Hurricane Milton’s once-in-a-century potential could cause damage of more than $50 billion, with the potential to leave behind devastation approaching $175 billion or more in a worst-case … Read more
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email William Ma of GROW Investment Group says the market sentiment in China is good and that in the short term the rally will continue to be driven by price and sentiment. Source link
The Council on American–Islamic Relations (CAIR) released a statement on Tuesday addressing the firing of former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh. CAIR called on the Jets and owner Woody Johnson to explain reports that Saleh was escorted out of the building by security following his firing, and also brought up the fact that … Read more
How did Hurricane Milton, and Hurricane Helene before it, get so strong, so fast? Raymond Zhong, a reporter focusing on climate and environmental issues for The New York Times, explains. Source link
SpaceX’s next-generation Starship spacecraft, atop its powerful Super Heavy rocket, lifts off on its third launch from the company’s Boca Chica launchpad on an uncrewed test flight, near Brownsville, Texas, U.S. March 14, 2024. Cheney Orr | Reuters The Federal Aviation Administration may issue SpaceX its next Starship license in time for a Sunday launch … Read more