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Not-so-brave new world: virtual taekwondo makes Asian Games debut

Taekwondo dates back more than 2,000 years, but on Friday at the Asian Games the Korean martial art stepped into a not-so-brave future where nobody gets hurt: virtual taekwondo.

Four-member crew docks at International Space Station

Four new crew members for the International Space Station docked Thursday at the orbiting laboratory where they will stay for approximately six months.

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NASA solar probe to make its closest ever pass of Sun

NASA's pioneering Parker Solar Probe is poised to make its closest-ever approach of the Sun on Christmas Eve, a record-setting 3.8 million miles (6.2 million kilometers) from the surface.

Beyond Work Unveils Next-Generation Memory-Augmented AI Agent (MATRIX) for Enterprise Document Intelligence

Matrix streamlines document processing by cutting manual labor and operational costs, using AI agents in the enterprise.

Secretive game developer codes hit 'Balatro' in Canadian prairie province

There are no photos or videos of LocalThunk, an anonymous computer programmer who lives in the vast and desolate prairies of Canada's Saskatchewan province, far from Silicon Valley.

Scientists observe 'negative time' in quantum experiments

Scientists have long known that light can sometimes appear to exit a material before entering it -- an effect dismissed as an illusion caused by how waves are distorted by matter.

SpaceX to launch more private astronaut missions to ISS

Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning to fly private crew missions to the International Space Station in partnership with a Calfornia-based startup, the two companies said on Thursday.

MicroVision Increases Production Capacity to Meet Anticipated Demand

MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a leader in MEMS-based solid-state automotive lidar and ADAS solutions, today announced that it has increased production capacity for its MOVIA L sensor to meet anticipated demand from the industrial sector.

Melting sea ice in Antarctica causes ocean storms, scientists say

The record-breaking retreat of Antarctic sea ice in 2023 has led to more frequent storms over newly exposed parts of the Southern Ocean, according to a study published Wednesday.

Japanese startup's space rocket launch fails

A space rocket built by a Japanese startup blasted off on Wednesday but was later seen spiralling downwards in the distance as the company said the launch had to be terminated.

NASA again delays return of astronauts stranded on space station

Two US astronauts stranded for months on the International Space Station will remain there at least until late March, NASA said Tuesday as it announced another delay in the mission to bring them home.

AI startup Databricks raises $10 bn as value soars

Young startup Databricks, which specializes in scaling and building artificial intelligence, said Tuesday it raised $10 billion, bringing the company's valuation to $62 billion.

A US farm breeds pigs for human kidney transplants

On a farm in the southern US state of Virginia, David Ayares and his research teams are breeding genetically modified pigs to transplant their organs into human patients.

TechGALA 2025 - Aichi's First International Startup Conference

Join us 4-6 February 2025 to discover Aichi's international, vibrant startup ecosystem.

Loar Holdings Inc. Announces the Grant of Inducement Awards

Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR) ("Loar," "we" and "our"), today announced that it has granted options to purchase an aggregate of 68,000 shares of common stock to three new employees. The options to purchase common stock were granted without stockholder approval as material inducements to the employees entering into employment with Loar pursuant to NYSE Listed Company Manual Section 303A.08 and were approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Loar.

Arctic Wolf and BlackBerry Announce Acquisition Agreement for Cylance

Arctic Wolf to enhance its Security Operations Aurora Platform with best-in-class endpoint prevention, detection, and response

Japan space firm postpones second attempt at orbit

A company aiming to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit postponed its rocket launch on Saturday, after its first try ended in a mid-air explosion.

Schools targeted with AI learning apps despite experts' doubts

Apps infused with AI are being marketed to schools across the world and governments are rushing to embrace the technology, despite experts raising serious doubts.

The secret to living to 110? Bad record-keeping, researcher says

Most of what we know about humans living to very old age is based on faulty data, including the science behind the "blue zones" famous for having a high proportion of people over 100, according to one researcher.

Is Learning About AI Your New Year’s Resolution?

As we move into 2025, the conversation around Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve. New consumer research commissioned by the leading tech event for business leaders in the UK, Tech Show London reveals that over 12 million UK consumers plan to make learning AI a New Year's resolution for 2025. This growing interest in mastering AI signals a shift towards greater understanding and engagement with the technology that is increasingly shaping our lives.

Virgin Galactic eyes possible expansion into Italy

US space tourism company Virgin Galactic announced Thursday it is exploring the possibility of opening a new base in Italy, potentially bringing crewed launches to Europe for the first time.

Australia to force tech titans to pay for news

Australia will force Meta and Google to pay for news shared on their platforms under a new scheme unveiled Thursday, threatening to tax them if they refuse to strike deals with local media.

CIL Announces Breakthrough in Benzene Recovery, Addressing Cost, Environmental, and Supply Challenges for OLED Display Manufacturers

Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc. (CIL) has successfully developed and implemented a game-changing benzene-d6 recovery program, addressing major pain points for manufacturers of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. This innovative service reduces costs, minimizes environmental impact, and conserves scarce deuterium supplies.

Apple adds ChatGPT integration in latest software update

Tech giant Apple on Wednesday rolled out major updates to its artificial intelligence offerings that integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into its native applications, including Siri, on the iPhone.

Volatus Aerospace Welcomes UK-Based Air Data Systems to its Ecosystem, Expanding Global Capabilities

Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV:FLT)(OTCQX:TAKOF)(FSE:ABBA) is pleased to announce the integration of key assets and capabilities from Air Data Systems (ADS), based in the United Kingdom, marking a strategic expansion of its global aerial solutions ecosystem. This collaborative arrangement strengthens Volatus' position as a leader in aerial intelligence and logistics by opening doors to new opportunities and partnerships in critical industries.

Ancient marble statue found during Greek road works

Labourers digging a ditch to lay gas pipes in Athens uncovered an ancient marble statue and Roman-era archeological objects, the culture ministry said on Tuesday.

Transylvania's last Saxons revive its stunning ghost villages

Carmen Schuster was a young woman when she left the Transylvanian village of Cincsor in Romania for West Germany in search of a better life 40 years ago.

Iceland wants immigrants to learn the language

In Iceland's parliament, six cleaners take a break from their duties to spend time learning Icelandic, seen as one of the principal barriers to integration in the country.

Anger at plan to turn Nazi tunnels into bunker for super-rich

A German property developer has sparked outrage with a plan to turn a World War II tunnel system into a luxury bunker for rich survivalists who fear the outbreak of World War III.

Dozens of Nobel laureates sign letter opposing RFK Jr. as Trump's health secretary

Seventy-seven Nobel prize winners on Monday sent an open letter to the US Senate opposing the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), citing his "lack of credentials" and anti-vaccine beliefs.

Loar Announces Pricing of Upsized Public Offering

Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR) ("Loar"), announced today the pricing of its upsized public offering of 5,750,000 shares of its common stock, including 1,897,500 shares offered by certain stockholders and 3,852,500 shares offered by Loar at $85.00 per share. The selling stockholders have granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 862,500 shares of common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The offering is expected to close on December 12, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.

OpenAI releases Sora AI video generator to public

OpenAI on Monday released the latest version of its highly anticipated Sora video generator to the public, stepping into an increasingly crowded field of AI tools that has raised concerns about disruption to creative industries.

Loar Announces Launch of Public Offering

Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR) ("Loar") announced today that it has launched the roadshow for the public offering of 4,750,000 shares of its common stock, including 1,583,333 shares offered by certain stockholders and 3,166,667 shares offered by Loar. In addition, such selling stockholders expect to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 712,500 additional shares of common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.

Bing Crosby dreaming of a BTS Christmas

BTS member V and Bing Crosby sing together in an "era-bending" new version of the late US crooner's classic "White Christmas" set for release Friday -- thanks to the power of technology, South Korean media reported.

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