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A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)

09

Nov

International

Beyond AI: The Next Computing Revolution

The realm of computation is poised for a profound shift, potentially overshadowing the current enthusiasm surrounding AI. Novel technological advancements are set to reshape our methods of information processing, data retention, and human-machine interaction.Beyond AI: the next frontier in computingWhile artificial intelligence has dominated headlines and investment strategies over the past several years, experts warn that the next major revolution in computing may come from entirely different innovations. Quantum computing, neuromorphic chips, and advanced photonics are among the technologies poised to dramatically alter the landscape of information technology. These advancements promise not only faster processing speeds but also fundamentally new…

Fearing vulnerability to China, Europe has a new worry: Electric buses

08

Nov

By Benjamin Hall

Social Responsibility

Fearing vulnerability to China, Europe has a new worry: Electric buses

Mounting worries regarding reliance on technology are transforming Europe's strategy for public transit and digital security. A sector that was previously calm and effective in Scandinavia is now the focal point of an intense discussion concerning national defense and digital autonomy.Growing concerns regarding Chinese-manufactured busesPublic transportation operators in Denmark and Norway are confronting a potential security flaw in their electric bus fleets, specifically in vehicles produced by Yutong, the world’s largest bus manufacturer based in Zhengzhou, China. The issue stems from the buses’ ability to receive remote software updates and diagnostic checks — a feature that, while technologically advanced, also…

08

Nov

By Benjamin Hall

Science and Technology

How Robert Hooke Discovered Cells

The scientific revolution of the seventeenth century marked profound progress in understanding the natural world, and among its most significant contributors was Robert Hooke. An English polymath, Hooke’s acute observational skills and innovative experiments transformed biology, most notably through his discovery regarding cells. His meticulous work laid the foundation for future advances in microbiology and cellular biology—a legacy that persists centuries later.Robert Hooke and the Development of the Compound MicroscopeRobert Hooke was not solely a scientist but also an inventor and architect, famed for enhancing scientific instruments. During the 1660s, he refined the compound microscope, a device composed of multiple…

Why an unprecedented NASA mission is set to take off on a winding journey to Mars

08

Nov

By Benjamin Hall

Science and Technology

Charting a New Course: NASA’s Winding Journey to Mars

NASA is getting ready to send two identical probes on an innovative, circuitous route to Mars, with the goal of uncovering the mysteries surrounding the planet's vanished atmosphere.The endeavor, christened EscaPADE—an acronym for Escape and Plasma Acceleration Dynamics Explorers—is designed to execute a novel orbital path to investigate the process by which Mars progressively shed its atmosphere eons ago. This initiative, led by the University of California, Berkeley, and backed by aerospace firms Advanced Space and Rocket Lab, signifies an audacious venture in economical planetary investigation. Diverging from conventional Mars missions that utilize direct routes within narrow launch periods, EscaPADE…

A plan written by Trump’s NASA pick was leaked. Here’s what to know about ‘Project Athena’

08

Nov

By Benjamin Hall

Science and Technology

Trump’s NASA Pick’s Leaked Plan: All About ‘Project Athena’

NASA could be on the verge of a significant overhaul as billionaire Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's contentious choice for administrator, presents an ambitious blueprint for the organization.Project Athena: an ambitious roadmapIsaacman, whose nomination to head NASA has been a recurring event, having been put forward, then retracted, and subsequently re-proposed, has released a 62-page report named Project Athena outlining his vision for the agency. Although certain parts are now deemed obsolete, the blueprint indicates extensive transformations, ranging from internal restructuring to bold objectives for deep-space missions. Isaacman has stressed that this document was conceived as an initial framework, designed…

08

Nov

By Benjamin Hall

International

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)

The realm of computation is poised for a profound shift, potentially overshadowing the current enthusiasm surrounding AI. Novel technological advancements are set to reshape our methods of information processing, data retention, and human-machine interaction.Beyond AI: The Next Frontier in ComputingWhile artificial intelligence has captured significant attention and funding in recent years, specialists caution that the subsequent major transformation in computing could emerge from entirely distinct breakthroughs. Quantum computing, neuromorphic processors, and cutting-edge photonics are some of the technologies positioned to profoundly reshape the realm of information technology. These developments offer not only enhanced processing capabilities but also fundamentally novel approaches…