In recent years, the field of neuroscience has witnessed remarkable breakthroughs regarding the mechanics of memory. Researchers are now delving into the physical remnants of memories, known as engrams, housed within neural circuitry. The in-depth understanding of how these engrams are formed and function raises intriguing questions about the feasibility of extracting memories from individuals
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On December 30, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) unveiled its much-anticipated Financial Stability Report. The document provides critical insights into the evolving financial landscape, particularly focusing on the tokenisation of assets through blockchain technology. Acknowledging the nascent stage of this practice, the RBI raised concerns about potential vulnerabilities it may inflict on the
In recent months, there’s been a worrying trend of cybercriminals employing increasingly ingenious tactics to defraud unsuspecting individuals. Using the guise of legitimate job recruiters, these malicious actors have infiltrated reputable platforms like LinkedIn to ensnare job seekers. Taylor Monahan, a noted cybersecurity expert and co-founder of the popular crypto wallet MetaMask, recently shed light
As humanity’s scientific understanding expands, the cosmos holds an increasingly important rolе in unraveling the origin of life on Earth and potentially beyond. Recent explorations and studies have emphasized the presence of organic molecules—organic compounds that represent the foundation of biological systems—throughout the universe. These compounds appear as vital players in our scientific quest, acting
On December 26, a significant outage impacted OpenAI’s ChatGPT services, disrupting access for users across the United States and other regions. The incident began around 1:30 PM ET and initially left about 50,000 users grappling with inaccessibility to the popular AI chatbot, according to Down Detector, an online tool that monitors service interruptions. Such a
OpenAI, a prominent player in the artificial intelligence sector, is facing significant challenges in advancing its next-generation language model, GPT-5. Initially projected to take less time for development, OpenAI has now seen the project extend well beyond its expected timeline of 18 months. This prolonged duration raises critical questions regarding resource allocation, organizational efficiency, and
As the smartphone landscape continually evolves, the upcoming launch of the Redmi Turbo 4 heralds a significant advancement in mobile technology. Scheduled to make its debut in early 2025, this device will be the first to leverage the cutting-edge MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra chipset. This exciting announcement has not only been made by Xiaomi’s Redmi brand
The Mediterranean Sea is becoming a hotspot for cutting-edge scientific exploration with the installation of KM3NeT, an ambitious underwater neutrino telescope project. This advanced initiative aims to shed light on the elusive world of neutrinos—subatomic particles that travel through our universe at near-light speeds and provide clues about the cosmos’ most enigmatic phenomena. Unlike conventional
Apple enthusiasts worldwide are abuzz with speculation about the impending release of the iPad 11, which is expected to hit the market in early 2025. According to recent reports, this launch might occur around the same timeframe as the anticipated iPadOS 18.3 update, signaling that Apple could be gearing up for significant updates not just
Tetsuwan Scientific, a San Francisco-based startup that emerged from a discreet period of development, is poised to revolutionize the scientific landscape through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. Co-founded by Cristian Ponce and Théo Schäfer in 2023, the company recently announced its public presence following a promising seed funding round. Their mission transcends