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OpenAI unveils search browser in challenge to Google

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Tuesday announced an "Atlas" search browser, leveraging its artificial intelligence prowess in a direct challenge to Google Chrome.

Chinese woman charged over gold theft at Paris Natural History Museum

A Chinese woman has been arrested and charged over the theft of gold from the Natural History Museum in Paris, in one of several recent high-profile break-ins targeting French cultural institutions, a prosecutor said Tuesday.

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Europe bets on supercomputer to catch up in AI race

Europe's fastest supercomputer Jupiter was inaugurated Friday in Germany with Chancellor Friedrich Merz saying it could help the continent catch up in the global artificial intelligence race.

Merz inaugurates supercomputer, says Europe can catch up in AI race

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday that Europe can catch up in the global artificial intelligence race as he inaugurated the continent's fastest supercomputer.

Argentina charges Nazi's daughter for concealing decades-old art theft

The daughter and son-in-law of a Nazi who stole art from European Jews during World War II were charged in an Argentine court Thursday with hiding numerous works, including 22 by French painter Henri Matisse.

'Blood Moon' to rise during total lunar eclipse Sunday night

Stargazers will have a chance to see a "Blood Moon" on Sunday night during a total lunar eclipse visible across Asia and swathes of Europe and Africa.

Made in China? The remarkable tale of Venice's iconic winged lion

A winged lion sculpture that symbolises the Italian city of Venice was made in China and went on a remarkable journey that possibly involved explorer Marco Polo's father and the court of Mongol emperor Kublai Khan, researchers suggested Thursday.

Argentine police recover Nazi-looted painting spotted in property ad

Argentine authorities recovered an 18th century painting stolen by Nazis from a Dutch Jewish art collector over a week after it appeared in a property ad only to suddenly vanish.

Chinese cluster now world's top innovation hotspot: UN

Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou has overtaken Tokyo-Yokohama to become the world's top cluster for innovation, the United Nations said Monday.

Missiles, drones, lasers: New weapons expected at Beijing military parade

China will showcase a range of new weapons during a vast military parade on Wednesday, in a show of strength that is being seen as a challenge to US military dominance.

New wave: Sea power turned into energy at Los Angeles port

Floating blue paddles dance on the waves that lap a dock in the Port of Los Angeles, silently converting the power of the sea into useable electricity.

Last French survivor of key WWII desert battle dies aged 103

The last surviving member of the French resistance force that withstood a German advance in a key battle in the north African desert in World War II has died aged 103, authorities announced.

Venezuela revives heroes with AI to spur reservists on US 'threat'

Venezuela has breathed new life into independence hero Simon Bolivar and other long-dead historical figures, using their artificial intelligence avatars to drum up military reservists in view of a feared US invasion.

'Strangest' dinosaur covered in spiked armoury: scientists

A dinosaur dubbed one of the "strangest" ever boasted an elaborate armoury of long bony spikes and a tail weapon, according to findings published in the science journal Nature.

'Perfect storm': UK fishermen reel from octopus invasion

When veteran fisherman Brian Tapper checked his 1,200 crab pots in waters off southwest England during this year's crabbing season, he got a series of unwelcome surprises.

Argentina hunts Nazi-looted painting revealed in property ad

Argentine police hunted Wednesday for a 17th century painting which was allegedly stolen by the Nazis from a Dutch Jewish art collector and resurfaced this week in a property ad, only to disappear again.

'Old things work': Argentines giving new life to e-waste

Need a new gaming console? Just make one yourself with an old ventilator. Got an old payment terminal? Turn it into a camera.

China's rulers push party role before WWII anniversary

An elderly Chinese war veteran's shin still bears the mark of a bullet wound he suffered when fighting the Japanese as a teenager, a year before the end of World War II.

SpaceX answers critics with successful Starship test flight

SpaceX's Starship megarocket roared into the skies Tuesday on its tenth test flight, turning in a strong performance after a series of fiery failures had begun to cast doubt on its future.

Unnamed skeletons? US museum at center of ethical debate

For years, a man's giant intestine was anonymously on display at a US medical museum in Philadelphia, identified only by his initials JW.

SpaceX's Starship megarocket launches on latest test flight

SpaceX's Starship megarocket roared into the skies Tuesday on its 10th test flight, following a string of explosive failures that cast doubt about its ability to realize Elon Musk's vision of colonizing Mars.

GA-ASI Marks Another Aviation First with YFQ-42A CCA Flight Testing

"What a great moment for the U.S. Air Force and for GA-ASI," said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. "It's been our collaboration that enabled us to build and fly the YFQ-42A in just over a year. It's an incredible achievement and I salute the Air Force for its vision and I salute our development team for delivering yet another historic first for our company."

SpaceX set once more for Starship test flight

SpaceX on Tuesday was once again gearing up for the latest launch of its Starship megarocket after two successive postponements.

Drones take on Everest's garbage

A team of drone operators joined climbers and guides at Everest Base Camp this climbing season, armed with heavy-duty drones to help clear rubbish from the world's highest peak.

SpaceX scrubs latest Starship launch due to bad weather

Bad weather on Monday forced SpaceX to postpone the latest launch of its massive prototype Starship rocket, key to founder Elon Musk's dreams of colonizing Mars and NASA's plans to return astronauts to the Moon.

31 Concept and Bestcomp Group Form Strategic Partnership to Elevate AI-Driven Network Intelligence Across Eurasia

Partnership delivers real-time visibility, security, and performance for telecoms, governments, and enterprises.

SpaceX megarocket prepares for next launch amid new scrutiny

SpaceX is gearing up for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket on Monday after a technical issue on the launchpad forced a 24-hour delay.

Human ancestor Lucy gets first European showing in Prague

The 3.18-million-year-old bone fragments of human ancestor Lucy, which rarely leave Ethiopia, will go on display in Europe for the first time Monday at the Czech National Museum in Prague.

SpaceX cancels Starship megarocket launch in latest setback

SpaceX canceled a planned test flight for its Starship megarocket on Sunday, saying it needed time to troubleshoot problems, in the latest setback for Elon Musk's behemoth after a series of explosive failures.

Google to provide Gemini AI tools to US government

Google will provide its Gemini artificial intelligence tools to US federal agencies practically free, the government announced Thursday.

India test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile

India said Wednesday it had successfully test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile which, when operational, should be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to any part of China.

Google packs new Pixel phones with AI

Google on Wednesday unveiled new Pixel 10 smartphones, showcasing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities woven into its Android mobile operating system.

How to develop perfect battery systems for complex mobile solutions

Using a 3-step-strategy ANSMANN defines the perfect battery pack and charger for each mobile device

After repeated explosions, new test for Musk's megarocket

Elon Musk's SpaceX announced Friday that its Starship megarocket is scheduled to blast off on a new test flight next weekend after recent attempts have ended in fiery explosions.

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