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DNA has been modified to make it store data 350 times faster

Researchers have managed to encode enormous amounts of information, including images, into DNA at a rate hundreds of times faster than was previously possible




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EA FC 25 offering Ballon d'Or nominee in Ultimate Team for free this weekend – here's how



EA FC 25 players can snag some big freebies this week, with EA Sports celebrating the Ballon d'Or in style for all Ultimate Team players with some of the best players around.




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Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 1: Start date & time, new maps and everything you need to know



Black Ops 6 is here, and fans have been itching to know what's included in Season 1 - and now we have an answer. Here's what's included, and when you can play




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PlayStation Plus games for November reveal time: Everything coming to Sony's console this month



PS5 owners can play some great games this month, including a Bethesda hit and more. Here's what's free for PS Plus subscribers for November, with more to be announced.




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Overwatch 2 6v6 Classic release time revealed as fans claim 'we're so back'



Overwatch 2 is bringing 6v6 gameplay back from Overwatch 1 - and fans are overjoyed. Here's all we know so far, including when you can finally play the Classic mode




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Whale scientists capture the sights and sounds of a baby sperm whale birth for the first time

Scientists are using machine learning to decode and eventually translate how sperm whales communicate with Morse code-like clicks and pauses.



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After dismal start, UN hosts 'halftime summit' in bid to save development plan

After a dismal start, the UN is hosting a "halftime summit" about its 15-year plan to meet a series of human-development targets by 2030. Delegates will try to focus on problems like extreme poverty and gender equality while watching for sparks between the representatives of Ukraine and Russia.




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Spain’s Nadal Trains for 1st Time inside Davis Cup Venue

… Trains for 1st Time inside Davis Cup Venue VALENCIA, Spain – World No … the Spanish national team’s Davis Cup quarterfinals against Germany. Nadal, who ….





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BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2021: What time is it, what TV channel is it on and who are the nominees?






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BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award 2023: What time does it start tonight and who are nominees?




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Comet visible from Earth for first time in 80,000 years: 'Most anticipated comet of the year'

A comet that has not been seen for more than 80,000 years is expected to be visible from Earth, potentially during two separate time periods in the next month.



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Study: Cylinder Seals and Sealing Practices Stimulated Invention of Writing in Ancient South-West Asia

Administrative innovations in south-west Asia during the 4th millennium BCE, including the cylinder seals that were rolled on the earliest clay tablets, laid the foundations for proto-cuneiform script.

The post Study: Cylinder Seals and Sealing Practices Stimulated Invention of Writing in Ancient South-West Asia appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.




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Several Denisovan Populations Introgressed into Modern Humans Multiple Times: Study

The identification of a new hominin group called Denisovans was one of the most exciting discoveries in human evolution in the last decade.

The post Several Denisovan Populations Introgressed into Modern Humans Multiple Times: Study appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.





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Clown visits may shorten the amount of time children spend in hospital

Medical clowns, who play with children in hospitals, may help them be discharged sooner by reducing their heart rates




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Map of the immune system changing with age may help optimise vaccines

Our immune cells change a lot as the decades progress, which could explain why we become more susceptible to certain conditions




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Poultry tops cost of illness estimates in Australia

Estimates on the cost of foodborne illness in Australia have revealed poultry is associated with the highest burden. In 2023, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) commissioned the University of Melbourne and the Australian National University to estimate the annual cost of foodborne illness caused by food commodities and pathogens.... Continue Reading




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Experts explain approach to estimating foodborne diseases

Scientists have shared details of how they are going about updating foodborne infection figures that will be published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2025. As part of the process to update estimates on the burden of foodborne diseases published in 2015, WHO is conducting a global source attribution... Continue Reading



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Oregon man defaced synagogue with antisemitic graffiti multiple times: DOJ

A man from Eugene, Oregon, pleaded guilty to federal hate crimes on Tuesday after he spray-painted antisemitic graffiti on a synagogue in 2023 and 2024.



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Man arrested in NYC strangulation death of woman found outside Times Square hotel

Authorities arrested a man accused of strangling a woman outside a Times Square hotel who later died from her injuries, police said Tuesday.



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Machine Learning Might Save Time on Chip Testing



Finished chips coming in from the foundry are subject to a battery of tests. For those destined for critical systems in cars, those tests are particularly extensive and can add 5 to 10 percent to the cost of a chip. But do you really need to do every single test?

Engineers at NXP have developed a machine-learning algorithm that learns the patterns of test results and figures out the subset of tests that are really needed and those that they could safely do without. The NXP engineers described the process at the IEEE International Test Conference in San Diego last week.

NXP makes a wide variety of chips with complex circuitry and advanced chip-making technology, including inverters for EV motors, audio chips for consumer electronics, and key-fob transponders to secure your car. These chips are tested with different signals at different voltages and at different temperatures in a test process called continue-on-fail. In that process, chips are tested in groups and are all subjected to the complete battery, even if some parts fail some of the tests along the way.

Chips were subject to between 41 and 164 tests, and the algorithm was able to recommend removing 42 to 74 percent of those tests.

“We have to ensure stringent quality requirements in the field, so we have to do a lot of testing,” says Mehul Shroff, an NXP Fellow who led the research. But with much of the actual production and packaging of chips outsourced to other companies, testing is one of the few knobs most chip companies can turn to control costs. “What we were trying to do here is come up with a way to reduce test cost in a way that was statistically rigorous and gave us good results without compromising field quality.”

A Test Recommender System

Shroff says the problem has certain similarities to the machine learning-based recommender systems used in e-commerce. “We took the concept from the retail world, where a data analyst can look at receipts and see what items people are buying together,” he says. “Instead of a transaction receipt, we have a unique part identifier and instead of the items that a consumer would purchase, we have a list of failing tests.”

The NXP algorithm then discovered which tests fail together. Of course, what’s at stake for whether a purchaser of bread will want to buy butter is quite different from whether a test of an automotive part at a particular temperature means other tests don’t need to be done. “We need to have 100 percent or near 100 percent certainty,” Shroff says. “We operate in a different space with respect to statistical rigor compared to the retail world, but it’s borrowing the same concept.”

As rigorous as the results are, Shroff says that they shouldn’t be relied upon on their own. You have to “make sure it makes sense from engineering perspective and that you can understand it in technical terms,” he says. “Only then, remove the test.”

Shroff and his colleagues analyzed data obtained from testing seven microcontrollers and applications processors built using advanced chipmaking processes. Depending on which chip was involved, they were subject to between 41 and 164 tests, and the algorithm was able to recommend removing 42 to 74 percent of those tests. Extending the analysis to data from other types of chips led to an even wider range of opportunities to trim testing.

The algorithm is a pilot project for now, and the NXP team is looking to expand it to a broader set of parts, reduce the computational overhead, and make it easier to use.




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It’s Time to Redefine What a Megafire Is in the Climate Change Era

It's not the reach of a fire that matters most; it's the speed. Understanding this can help society better prepare.




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‘I remember a man who used religious language to justify violence’ says victim of John Smyth

Mark Stibbe was one of John Smyth's victims. He's a former vicar and is now an author.




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‘We want more resignations than just Justin Welby’, says victim of John Smyth

We spoke to one of John Smyth’s victims, Mark Stibbe, a former vicar and now an author.




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Integrating Sentiment Analysis with AI Trading Bots: A New Frontier

Have you been on the lookout for ways to improve your trading game? You will come across a number of suggestions and tips, one of which is using sentiment analysis. It has become quite a hot topic in the trading space these days and for a good reason. In today’s fast-paced trading environment, staying ahead […]

The post Integrating Sentiment Analysis with AI Trading Bots: A New Frontier appeared first on Chart Attack.




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Optimizing Vendor Portfolio with Vendor Management Software

In today’s complex business environment, organizations rely heavily on external vendors for essential services and resources. Managing these relationships effectively is crucial for operational efficiency, cost control, and risk management. To achieve this, many companies turn to Vendor Management Software to streamline vendor interactions, ensuring that the right processes and tools are in place for […]

The post Optimizing Vendor Portfolio with Vendor Management Software appeared first on Chart Attack.




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How to Read Non-Verbal Cues for Better Intimacy in the Bedroom

Intimacy is about more than just physical connection; it’s about understanding and responding to your partner’s needs, desires, and boundaries. Being in tune with their non-verbal cues is one of the most effective ways to foster a deeper emotional connection, enhancing the pleasure you both feel. This article delves into how you can read your […]

The post How to Read Non-Verbal Cues for Better Intimacy in the Bedroom appeared first on Chart Attack.




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For the second time this year, NASA’s JPL center cuts its workforce

"If we hold strong together, we will come through this."




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Whoopi Goldberg Endorses Harris Voters Avoiding Holidays with Trump-Supporting Family — 'It Might Not Be the Time to Gather'


Whoopi Goldberg told her co-hosts Tuesday on ABC's "The View" that she agrees with Vice President Kamala Harris voters who want to avoid family members who voted for President-elect Donald Trump during the holidays.

The post Whoopi Goldberg Endorses Harris Voters Avoiding Holidays with Trump-Supporting Family — ‘It Might Not Be the Time to Gather’ appeared first on Breitbart.




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Sidecarless Service Meshes: Are They Ready for Prime Time?

Service meshes have become a cornerstone in the architecture of modern microservices, providing a dedicated infrastructure layer to manage service-to-service communication. Traditionally,

The post Sidecarless Service Meshes: Are They Ready for Prime Time? appeared first on Gigaom.




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Amazon ordered to let workers vote on unionizing -- for the 3rd time

A federal administrative law judge says Amazon interfered in the last election on unionization at its warehouse in Bessemer, Ala.




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Have a protein-rich breakfast every day for these 7 benefits - Hindustan Times

  1. Have a protein-rich breakfast every day for these 7 benefits  Hindustan Times
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  3. 8 High-Protein Indian Breakfast Recipes to Fuel Your Day  Recipes
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Best smartphones under ₹20,000 with good cameras: Redmi Note 13 Pro, Vivo T3 5G and others - Hindustan Times

  1. Best smartphones under ₹20,000 with good cameras: Redmi Note 13 Pro, Vivo T3 5G and others  Hindustan Times
  2. Best smartphones under ₹30,000 with good battery life and cameras  Mint
  3. 5 Affordable Camera Phones To Make Instagram Reels  Times Now
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Apple silicon Macs will get their ultimate gaming test with Cyberpunk 2077 release

The game will take "full advantage of Apple silicon," CD Projekt Red says.





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Mukesh Khanna returns as ‘Shaktimaan’, shares teaser of beloved hero’s reprisal

The show originally aired on Doordarshan in 1997, became one of India’s most beloved superhero shows, running for over 450 episodes




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A new audio series celebrates the timeless appeal of Tagore’s Gitanjali

Santhosh Kana’s ‘A Musical Pilgramage’ containing 8 select poems combines soothing narration with Indian classical music.




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Trump names longtime election attorney Bill McGinley as his White House counsel

As White House Counsel, McGinley will be the point legal adviser for the president in regards to ethics, oversight and judicial nominations. He served as cabinet secretary during Trump's first term.






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Revisiting Human Remains at Pompeii Rewrites the Story of Mt. Vesuvius’ Victims

Combining DNA analysis, archeological techniques, and historical records overturns some assumptions of the people of Pompeii.