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The development of new compounds and novel ways of storing energy are some of the research fields commentators say could be contenders for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry announced Wednesday.
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Women are genetically at higher risk of clinical depression than men, Australian researchers found in a study published Wednesday that could change how the disorder is treated.
Loar Holdings Announces the Addition of Jeremy Halford as Executive Vice President
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / October 8, 2025 / Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR) ("Loar," "we" and "our"), announces the addition of Jeremy Halford as Executive Vice President, reporting to CEO & Executive Co-Chairman, Dirkson Charles. Jeremy will have operational oversight for CAV Systems (Consett, UK), Safe Flight (White Plains, NY), Applied Engineering and The Freeman Company (Yankton, SD).
OpenAI's Fidji Simo says AI investment frenzy 'new normal,' not bubble
The dizzying investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure do not constitute a bubble but rather represent today's "new normal" to meet skyrocketing user demand, Fidji Simo, OpenAI's de facto number two, said on Monday.
Computer advances and 'invisibility cloak' vie for physics Nobel
A maths theory powering computer image compression, an "invisibility cloak" or the science behind the James Webb Space Telescope are some achievements that could be honoured when the Nobel physics prize is awarded Tuesday.
Nobel literature buzz tips Swiss postmodernist, Australians for prize
Swiss postmodernist novelist Christian Kracht and Australia's Gerald Murnane and Alexis Wright are among the favourites for the Nobel literature prize, experts told AFP ahead of the Swedish Academy's much-anticipated announcement on Thursday.
IXOPAY Acquires Congrify, Bringing AI-Powered Insights to Global Payment Orchestration, Tokenization and Compliance
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HotelRunner and Visa Partner Globally to Power Embedded and Autonomous Finance in Travel
Uniting the strength of Visa's trusted infrastructure with HotelRunner's deep presence in hospitality, this strategic preferred partnership sets the foundation for a new era of embedded finance in travel. By bringing Visa's products directly into HotelRunner's platform, this collaboration will enable seamless, secure, and scalable cross-border payments and settlements for thousands of travel businesses worldwide.
OpenAI signs multi-billion dollar chip deal with AMD
OpenAI signed a multi-year partnership Monday with chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices as the ChatGPT-maker continues an investment spree to secure massive amounts of computing power for rolling out generative artificial intelligence.
OpenAI offers more copyright control for Sora 2 videos
When OpenAI released its new video generation model Sora 2 last week, users delighted in creating hyper-realistic clips inspired by real cartoons and video games, from South Park to Pokemon.
Appetite-regulating hormones in focus as first Nobel Prizes fall
Research into hormones that regulate appetite is seen leading the race for the Nobel Prize in Medicine, to be awarded Monday -- the first in this year's Nobel season.
Competition heats up to challenge Nvidia's AI chip dominance
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has whetted the appetites of Nvidia's competitors, who are seeking to close the gap on the chip giant, which has so far been the central playmaker in the AI revolution.
Boom or bubble: How long can the AI investment craze last?
The staggering investments in artificial intelligence keep coming: Last week, AI chip giant Nvidia announced it would invest $100 billion to help OpenAI, the frontrunner in generative AI, build data centers.
Strange 'rogue' planet spotted guzzling matter like a star
A mysterious "rogue" planet has been observed gobbling six billion tonnes of gas and dust a second -- an unprecedented rate that blurs the line between planets and stars, astronomers said Thursday.
OpenAI valuation soars to $500 bn in private share sale: reports
The valuation of ChatGPT developer OpenAI soared to a chart-topping $500 billion in a deal for employees to sell a limited number of shares, financial media reported Thursday.
Trump jeopardising US role as scientific leader: Nobel officials
Donald Trump's assault on science could threaten the United States' position as the world's leading research nation and have knock-on effects worldwide, Nobel Prize officials in Sweden told AFP.
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World-renowned chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies at 91
British primatologist Jane Goodall, who transformed the study of chimpanzees and became one of the world's most revered wildlife advocates, has died at the age of 91, her institute announced Wednesday.
Mobile and internet restored across Afghanistan: AFP journalists
Mobile networks and the internet were restored across Afghanistan on Wednesday, 48 hours after the Taliban authorities shut down telecommunications.
Mobile and data networks return across Afghanistan: AFP journalists
Mobile networks returned to several provinces across Afghanistan on Wednesday, including the capital Kabul, 48 hours after the Taliban authorities shut down telecommunications.
More ingredients for life discovered in ocean on Saturn moon
The ocean hidden under the icy shell of Saturn's moon Enceladus harbours complex organic molecules, a study said Wednesday, offering further evidence that the small world could have all the right ingredients to host extraterrestrial life.
India ready to rev up chipmaking, industry pioneer says
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared India's "late entry" into the global semiconductor race, he pinned hopes on pioneers such as Vellayan Subbiah to create a chip innovation hub.
Amazon adds AI muscle to connected home lineup
Amazon on Tuesday unveiled the latest generation of connected products, featuring enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities designed to make interactions with AI more frequent and natural.
AI tool helps researchers treat child epilepsy
An artificial intelligence tool that can detect tiny, hard-to-spot brain malformations in children with epilepsy could help patients access life-changing surgery quicker, Australian researchers said on Wednesday.
Internexa Launches PoP at HostDime's Bogotá, Colombia Data Center
InterNexa operates a 32,000+ km fiber optic network throughout Colombia, and with its backbone now on-net, Nebula is established as a premier interconnectivity hub. The facility provides fiber carriers, cloud providers, content providers, AI workloads, ISPs, OTTs, peering exchanges, and enterprises with ultra-low latency, high-capacity access into the Colombian market. This positions Nebula as one of the most interconnected data centers in the country. Customers in Nebula can now seamlessly tap into InterNexa's network, while InterNexa's clients gain access to Nebula's next-generation Tier IV infrastructure to expand in Colombia.
California enacts AI safety law targeting tech giants
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law groundbreaking legislation requiring the world's largest artificial intelligence companies to publicly disclose their safety protocols and report critical incidents, state lawmakers announced Monday.
Creator says AI actress is 'piece of art' after backlash
The creator of an AI actress who exploded across the internet over the weekend has insisted she is an artwork, after a fierce backlash from the creative community.
Anthropic launches new AI model, touting coding supremacy
US startup Anthropic on Monday announced the launch of its new generative artificial intelligence model, Claude Sonnet 4.5, which it says is the world's best for computer programming.
German music body sues OpenAI alleging copyright breaches
A German music rights body is suing OpenAI for copyright infringement, claiming the US tech giant's AI systems reproduced several artists' lyrics without permission, a court heard Monday.
India's divine designs meld with AI at Durga Puja festival
Millions in India's eastern city of Kolkata will draw on millennia-old traditions when they celebrate the Hindu festival of Durga Puja this week with street parties and worshipping idols in elaborate pavilions.
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