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Blízká supernova by mohla ukončit hon na temnou hmotu

Pokud by astrofyzici měli ohromné štěstí a v Mléčné dráze nebo blízké satelitní galaxii exploduje supernova – a pokud bude gamateleskop Fermi natočený správným směrem – mohli by detekovat projevy axionů, dnes asi nejvíce slibných kandidátů na temnou hmotu. Anebo by mohli naopak vyloučit existenci mnoha typů axionů a podstatně zúžit pátrání. http://www.osel.cz/13793-blizka-supernova-by-mohla-ukoncit-hon-na-temnou-hmotu.html

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The best cozy games during a stressful Thanksgiving season

For many, video games are loud, violent, and competitive. But for some they are the opposite: quiet, soft, and low-stakes. Welcome to the world of cozy gaming. 

In our world of relentless headlines, many find solace in these comforting digital realms, where the gravest mistake you can make is forgetting to hit save. Following the election cycle, cozy gaming is “reassuring during turbulent times,” as one gamer said in a recent interview with

Will AI be a game changer in developing countries?

To read this text and its propositions, the reader must accept two inferences as true:

The first is that using AI involves the application of statistical methods to identify patterns, propose hypotheses (predictive, generative AI), simulate, and ultimately stimulate scenarios. In other words, it aims to solve significant problems through rigid or incremental innovation.

The second is that most collective issues share the common need for the state’s role in regulating, med

‘PDF to brainrot’ tools are bringing TikTok visuals to Gen Alpha’s academics

If you’ve never heard the term “skibidi” or “sigma,” congratulations, your brain is not yet rotted. Brainrot is a term used to describe low-quality internet content and the effects of spending too much time consuming it. Otherwise known as, being terminally online. However, several AI-based study tools are putting it to good use. 

The “PDF to brainrot” sees the

Crypto, online betting, and vaping: Welcome to the Trump economy

From tariffs and big tech, to impacts on the free market—everyone wants to know what Trump’s return to office means for the business world. To cut through the noise, political scientist Ian Bremmer offers his insights. Bremmer, the founder and president of the global political risk firm, The Eurasia Group, reveals his thoughts on which industries are poised to thrive under a second Trump term, and what Elon Musk’s position means for U.S. capitalism.

This is an abridged transcri

Kai Cenat has broken records with his latest subathon. What does this mean for live streaming?

Kai Cenat reclaimed the title of most subscribed to Twitch streamer less than halfway through his planned month-long streaming marathon. Cenat launched his “Mafiathon 2” stream on Nov. 1, a “subathon” in which he continually streams a live video of himself, sometimes joined by guest stars including Lil Uzi Vert, Snoop Dogg and Serena Williams, to name a few. 

Just 11 days into his subathon, Cenat broke the all-time subscriber record by garnering 327,000 paid subscriptions (and

People are using Strava to create amazing street art

Strava, the fitness tracking app used by more than 120 million athletes around the world, is being used by a handful of hobbyists to create amazing works of art.

Canadian accountant Duncan McCabe is one of those choosing to do more than track how often he pounds the sidewalk on regular runs. McCabe is the creator of a viral video that has captured the atte

5 ways AI should be fixing travel planning right now

Recently, I attempted to plan a road trip through Canada. What should have been exciting—imagining stunning national parks and scenic drives—became a digital nightmare of juggling 50 different websites. Just figuring out the basics was exhausting: Could I take my dog to the parks? Were there direct flights? What activities would be good for my three kids? What’s the best driving route? Each question spawned five new browser tabs.

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of planning a trip yourself,

The lingering questions around Nvidia’s strong quarterly report

This story originally appeared in The Technology Letter and is republished here with permission.

Late Wednesday evening, some men were sitting around the Russian baths in Wall Street’s financial district talking about Nvidia.

I overheard one of the men impressing his friends with his investing acu

Coca-Cola’s AI Holiday Campaign Fails To Engage Viewers Emotionally via @sejournal, @gregjarboe

Curious about Coca-Cola's new AI holiday campaign? Dive into the controversy surrounding this branding move and its impact on the company's reputation.

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https://www.searchenginejournal.com/coca-colas-ai-holiday-campaign/533

SpaceX will deliver its first lunar terrain vehicle to the Moon by 2029

Hot on the heels of another productive test flight, two new lunar customers have been added to the flight manifest for SpaceX’s Starship. 

Eagle landing

Lunar Outpost said on Thursday that SpaceX will deliver its first Lunar Terrain Vehicle, Eagle, to the Moon by 2029. 

The Colorado-based company’s ro

Elon Musk attacks Australian government over proposed social media ban

An Australian Cabinet minister on Friday rejected X Corp. owner Elon Musk’s allegation that the government intended to control all Australians’ access to the internet through legislation that would ban youn

25 Of The Best Examples Of Homepages via @sejournal, @LWilson1980

Are you looking for inspiration for your homepage? Explore these best examples that effectively communicate brand messaging, engage users, and establish positive brand recognition.

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https://www.searchenginejournal.com/best-examples-of-homepages/526216/

Restart: Civilní letoun poprvé po 21 letech prorazil zvukovou bariéru

Prototyp kosmoplánu Mk-II Aurora startupu Dawn Aerospace při testovacím letu nad Novým Zélandem během stoupání do výšky 25 150 metrů prolomil rychlost zvuku a dosáhl Mach 1,1. Civilní doprava se formálně vrací za zvukovou bariéru, i když ještě asi potrvá, než noví cestující překonají rychlost zvuku. http://www.osel.cz/13792-restart-civilni-letoun-poprve-po-21-letech-prorazil-zvukovou-barieru.html

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Candela brings electric flying ferry to US shores after $40M raise


Candela is flying high — and across the Atlantic.  The Swedish startup has secured $14mn, marking the close of its Series C round at a cosy $40mn. This puts its total funding at just shy of $90mn.  Candela has also sold its first P-

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Dutch startup picked for $100M wind-powered carbon capture plant in Texas


Amsterdam-based startup Skytree is set to deploy its carbon-sucking machines on a newly announced carbon capture and storage project in Texas, US.  Dubbed “Project Concho,” the $100mn Direct Air Capture (DAC) plant aims to initial

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UK hospitality startup Lighthouse enters unicorn club with $370M raise


London-based startup Lighthouse just raised a hefty $370mn from American investment giant KKR at a valuation of over $1bn, making it Europe’s latest unicorn tech company. The funding will supercharge the company’s ambitions to shake up the $15bn travel te

1mo | The Next Web
‘Speech should be open to all’: Bluesky COO Rose Wang on the platform’s radical vision for social media

Conceived of by Twitter cofounder Jack Dorsey in 2019 and spun out of Twitter in 2022, just before Elon Musk took over, Bluesky came out of beta in February 2024 and found an eager, if relatively small audience. The social media platform—which, at first glance, looks remarkably similar to X—had amassed roughly 13 million users by the end of October. Then Donald Trump was reelected, with an assist from Elon Musk. Now, the site has more than

The future according to Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis used to get some of his most fulfilling work done between midnight and 3 a.m. A self-described “nocturnal person,” the Londoner devoted the solitude of his overnight shift to catching up on scientific papers, coming up with new ideas, and just plain thinking.

Lately, however, even Hassabis’s wee hours are in demand. Much of his team is now based at Google’s home turf in Silicon Valley, where it’s eight hours earlier. As a consequence, vi

Bluesky has a growing problem: fake accounts

On Wednesday afternoon, billionaire activist investor Bill Ackman appeared to post on Bluesky a plan to destroy the burgeoning social media platform. Though the poster turned out to be an impostor, whoever it was so thoroughly captured the long-winded Ackman’s

Can Democrats win back podcasting? We asked 6 popular show hosts to weigh in

Plenty of questions remain around Democrats’ election loss. What seems beyond dispute, however, is that the Republican candidate got a big boost from appearing on—and being otherwise

‘Throning’: Dating apps have given new life to this old-school trend

It’s no secret that connections can open doors. Well, the same applies to romantic connections, and a new dating trend seems to be taking that advice and running with it. 

“Throning” describes the practice of dating someone less for love and more for the social status they bring to the relationship. Think Kim Kardashian and Kanye West or Industry’s Yasmin and Henry: Throning is essentially about boosting one’s reputation through association.

According

The app that fights for your data privacy rights

Ben and Ryan sit down with public interest technologist Sukhi Gulati Gilbert, a senior product manager at Consumer Reports, for a conversation about digital data privacy. They talk about why digital privacy matters, the challenges consumers face in safeguarding their data, and the legislative gaps in privacy protection, along with the app Sukhi is working, Permission Slip, that helps users exercise their rights to digital data privacy. Plus: Why it might be worth reducing your digital footprint.

A vision for the hospital of the future

In the grand journey of human progress, healthcare is at a tipping point. Much like the decline of civilizations chronicled by Jared Diamond, traditional hospitals, once viewed as bastions of healing, are on the brink of an existential collapse. The hospital of the future needs to break free from the constraints of its physical walls. With a growing emphasis on digital health, hospitals must adopt a hybrid model, offering care that is half-virtual and ha

2024.11.21

  This week on the php podcast, Eric and John discuss PHP 8.4 and its new features, Pie, PHPStorm, PHPTek, Yazi for file management in the terminal, and more. Links from the show: PHP: PHP 8.4.0 Release Announcement GitHub – php/pie: The PHP Installer for Extensions Announcing the Pre-Release of the PHP Installer for Extensions […]

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Will the DOJ’s proposal to break up Google survive the incoming administration?

The proposal filed on Wednesday by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to completely dismantle Google’s monopoly in the world of search would require the company to sell off its Chrome browser, which has a 67% market share worldwide. And it would have huge ramifications for the broader tech sector. I

Gary Gensler said he’ll step down as SEC chair. Bitcoin is soaring

Crypto enthusiasts are ecstatic after U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler said he will step down from his post on January 20 once President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

The price of Bitcoin, which has been on a streak of record highs since the presidential election, topped $98,000 for the first time on Thursday.

“The staff and the Commission are deeply miss

2025 will be the year of the CIO and CMO collaboration

Same executive board, different roles. Historically, that’s been how CIOs and CMOs work and operate across a company. But as we close out 2024, this siloed approach must come to an end. For brands to be more relevant, competitive, and innovative in 2025, they need to identify and invest in opportunities for synergy and collaboration between these two roles. After all, the CIO and the CMO will be the most powerful voices in the room in 2025.

And according to

AI is the latest tool in the cybersecurity cat-and-mouse game

Welcome to AI DecodedFast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here.

Fraud is getting smarter, thanks to AI

AI-powered cybercrimes are on the rise, according to a

Google Rolls Out First-Party Data Solution For Analytics Users via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Google Analytics launches Customer Match beta, enabling advertisers to enhance remarketing using first-party data instead of third-party cookies.

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AI discrimination lawsuit reaches $2.2 million settlement

Mary Louis’s excitement to move into an apartment in Massachusetts in the spring of 2021 turned to dismay when Louis, a Black woman, received an email saying that a “third-party service” had denied her tenancy.

That third-party service included an algorithm designed to score rental applicants, which became the subject of a class action lawsuit, with Loui

Pochází temná hmota z Temného Velkého třesku?

Co když Velký třesk nebyl jeden? Podle radikální hypotézy, se po uplynutí pár pozemských měsíců po Velkém třesku odehrál ještě jeden, Temný Velký třesk. Kromě temné hmoty by se v něm zrodily i specifické gravitační vlny, které bychom s trochou štěstí mohli detekovat a konečně tím odkrýt temnou hmotu. http://www.osel.cz/13790-pochazi-temna-hmota-z-temneho-velkeho-tresku.html

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Getting C-Level Buy-In For SEO Initiatives via @sejournal, @TaylorDanRW

Check out this guide to gaining C-suite support for SEO initiatives in enterprise. Learn how to clearly communicate the benefits and revenue potential of SEO.

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https://www.searchenginejournal.com/getting-c-level-buy-in-for-seo-initiatives/533

UK startup launches ‘world’s first’ AI deepfake-detecting browser


UK startup Surf Security has launched a beta version of what it claims is the world’s first browser with a built-in feature designed to spot AI-generated deepfakes.  The tool, available through Surf’s browser or as an extens

1mo | The Next Web
Win the war for tech talent

Companies hiring tech talent are coming face to face with a new reality—economic issues are placing pressure on them to do more with fewer workers, but technology is evolving faster than their talent pipelines often can. 

Our recent report explores how companies are responding to investment cuts by focusing their teams on specialized skills in high-growth areas. The problem is these emerging fields are

How to opt out of airport facial recognition during Thanksgiving travel

This Thanksgiving, 5.84 million people will descend upon America’s airports, en route to reunite with their loved ones. Many of these travelers may be asked for a facial scan when they go through security. 

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) began its controversial facial recognition program in 2020, using biometric technology to match travelers with t

Coca-Cola’s new holiday ad turned me off of AI-generated art completely

I am so over AI-generated art. It just needs to go away. Please.

Like everyone, I was captivated by the tech as it emerged in 2022. As a novel technology, it was pretty mind-blowing. Type “Cat fighting in WW2” into a text-to-video generator, and in no time, you can get a clip of an American shorthair wielding an M1 Thompson submachine gun against Nazis.

A big draw of AI-generated art was that people without significant visual art skills, like me, could now whip up pretty

Eric Schmidt on Henry Kissinger’s surprising warning to the world on AI

Humans are beginning to really reckon with the possibility of sharing our planet with some far smarter non-corporeal entities. That outcome raises a lot of big questions: How do we begin to lay the groundwork for a good relationship with these AIs both in our labs and in our governing bodies? How do we train them to make discoveries and help resolve conflicts with human values in mind?

It’s these kinds of weighty i

These pro-RFK Jr. influencers are pushing to ‘Make America Healthy Again’

You wouldn’t think wellness influencers with a passion for organic produce and unpasteurized milk would have much in common with President-elect Donald Trump, whose regular diet consists of Big Macs, Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, and Diet Coke. 

However, since Trump’s election victory, more and more influencers

The Baltic undersea cable cutting highlights the internet’s underlying vulnerabilities

The severing of a key subsea telecoms cable running under Europe’s Baltic Sea has caused a diplomatic incident this week, as both country’s politicians called the act “sabotage”—all while Russia, whom many say is the likely instigator, denies responsibility.

Meanwhile, the Danish navy has

#453 – Javier Milei: President of Argentina – Freedom, Economics, and Corruption

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What to know about OpenAI’s new, free AI training course

OpenAI and nonprofit partner Common Sense Media have launched a free training course for teachers aimed at demystifying artificial intelligence and prompt engineering, the organizations said on Wednesday.

The move

Kvantoví elektrodynamici poprvé odhalili tvar fotonu

Interakce mezi zářením a hmotou bylo až doposud velmi obtížné modelovat. Dvojice fyziků University of Birmingham překonal nástrahy a sestavil model, který popisuje interakci záření a hmoty na kvantové úrovni. Pozoruhodným „vedlejším produktem“ modelu je možnost určit tvar jednotlivého fotonu, což si vědci nemohli nechat utéct. http://www.osel.cz/13789-kvantovi-elektrodynamici-poprve-odhalili-tvar-fotonu.html

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A déšť trval dva miliony let

…aneb Karnská pluviální epizoda a nadvláda dinosaurů http://www.osel.cz/13788-a-dest-trval-dva-miliony-let.html

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Scammers are making thousands of dollars through blockchain typosquatting

The crypto revolution is in full force following Donald Trump’s re-election. But those looking to send and receive crypto will have to beware of so-called “typosquatting” scams, or risk losing thousands of dollars.

A new study by researchers at Stony Brook University analyzed the prevalence with which scammer

Iggy Azalea explains why she’s gone all in on crypto

Rapper and entrepreneur Iggy Azalea’s crypto token $MOTHER isn’t just another “pump and dump” celebrity crypto play—it’s her next act. As Azalea reveals why she retired from music and pivoted into cryptocurrency, she also shares strategies for  navigating a  male-dominated space, and explains what she expects from the crypto industry after the re-election of Donald Trump. 

This is an abridged transcript of an interview from