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Oppenheimer’s Communist Past Draws New Attention
As Harvard and a top biographer square off, proponents of a middle path see a tangled life in which the superstar of science was, and was not, a true Communist at the same time.
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Nobel Physics Prize Awarded for Pioneering A.I. Research by 2 Scientists
With work on machine learning that uses artificial neural networks, John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton “showed a completely new way for us to use computers,” the committee said.
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How to See Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS as It Passes Near Earth
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is nearing Earth and getting brighter.
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Poll Finds Harris Rising as She Challenges Trump on Change
A national Times/Siena poll found Kamala Harris with a slim lead over Donald J. Trump. Voters were more likely to see her, not Mr. Trump, as a break from the status quo.
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Washington Worries the Israelis Will Bomb Iran’s Nuclear Sites. But Can They?
For 22 years, Israeli forces have planned for this moment. But it seems unlikely that they will strike Iran’s nuclear facilities in the next round of retaliation, or that they would be successful without American help.
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Exploring the Depths of Human Connection A Journey into the Science of Love
In the vast expanse of the universe, amidst billions of stars and galaxies, there exists a force that is perhaps even more intricate and profound – the power of human connection. Love, in all its forms, has been a subject of fascination and contemplation for centuries, with poets, philosophers, and scientists alike trying to unravel…
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Weekly Blockchain Blog – October 2024
According to a recent press release by the banking cooperative that operates the world’s foremost global payment messaging network, central and commercial banks will soon be able to use the network “to carry out trial transactions of digital currencies and assets, in expansive pilots that seek to demonstrate the cooperative’s ability to facilitate the flow…
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Department of Defense Announces New Loan Program for Critical Technology Projects
The U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD) Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) on Sept. 27, 2024, published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) that would make up to $984 million in loans available for a range of projects that fall under 31 covered technology categories (CTCs). Funding will be available to facilitate the acquisition and installation……By:…
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T-Mobile’s $31.5 Million Data Protection and Cybersecurity Settlement with the FCC
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a data protection and cybersecurity settlement with T-Mobile, resolving the FCC’s investigations related to the data breaches suffered by T-Mobile that affected millions of consumers in 2021, 2022, and 2023….By: Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider
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AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework
The US Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy announced the publication of the AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework. The framework, published by the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT), is a tool intended to provide guidance for employers on how to avoid unintentional discrimination when using AI hiring technology….By: Morris, Manning…
