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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 - A recent perspective published in the Nov. 13 issue of Intelligent Computing has highlighted how modern artificial intelligence systems have fulfilled Alan Turing's vision of machines capable of learning from experience and engaging in human-like conversations. Authored by Bernardo Goncalves of the University of Sao Paulo and University of Cambridge, the paper explores how transformer-based AI systems align with, yet diverge from, Turing's concept of machine intelligence. Читать дальше...

Boston MA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 - Whether you're a fulfillment center, a manufacturer, or a distributor, speed is king. But getting products out the door quickly requires workers to know where those products are located in their warehouses at all times. That may sound obvious, but lost or misplaced inventory is a major problem in warehouses around the world.

Corvus Robotics is addressing that problem with an inventory management platform that uses autonomous drones to scan the towering rows of pallets that fill most warehouses. Читать дальше...

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 - CoVar, a prominent developer of AI and machine learning solutions for the Department of Defense, has secured a multi-year contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to contribute to the Autonomy Standards and Ideals with Military Operational Values (ASIMOV) program. This initiative aims to establish a quantifiable framework for assessing the ethical readiness of autonomous systems, a critical aspect of their increasing integration into military and civilian operations. Читать дальше...

The Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, has signed the 2025 fiscal year budget of N750,282,200,000 into law. The appropriation bill, passed by the Abia State House of Assembly, was assented to on Friday. Commending the lawmakers for their thorough and timely scrutiny of the bill, Otti described the budget as a tool to

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Lehigh Valley Phantoms (12-11-5) vs. W-B/Scranton Penguins (16-8-1) Mohegan Arena, Wilkes-Barre, PA Friday, December 27, 2024 (7:05 p.m.) – Game #29 TONIGHT – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms return from the holiday break with a rivalry rematch at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, AHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Phantoms and Penguins are meeting for the seventh […]

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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 14, 2024 - China's commercial space industry is witnessing significant momentum, highlighted by key enterprises unveiling ambitious development plans at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China) in Zhuhai, Guangdong province.

LandSpace, a prominent private rocket firm, aims to debut its reusable ZQ-3 rocket in 2025. "The ZQ-3 has already completed successful 100-meter and 10,000-meter vertical take-off and landing tests, signaling... Читать дальше...

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 - A closed aquatic ecosystem on China's space station has set a new milestone with four zebrafish completing their life cycle, from growth to reproduction, within 43 days, as reported in 'The Innovation' journal.

The publication described this as a significant achievement in space ecological experiments, emphasizing its importance in advancing space ecosystem technologies and offering critical data for future closed-loop space systems.

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 - China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft concluded its mission as it burned up upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere on Sunday night, the China Manned Space Agency reported.

According to the agency, ground control guided the robotic craft, which reentered at 9:25 pm, leading to most of the vehicle disintegrating, with only minor debris landing in designated sea zones.

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 25, 2024 - China's innovative inflatable capsule has successfully completed its in-orbit flight test aboard the Shijian-19 satellite, as announced by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) on Thursday. The test, described as a complete success, marks a significant step forward in space engineering.

The inflatable capsule represents a cutting-edge, multi-functional technology featuring a flexible skin that can be compressed and folded for launch. Once in orbit... Читать дальше...

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 - China's Long March 12 carrier rocket is preparing for its debut flight, marking a significant milestone as the first launch from the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center. This facility, located in Wenchang, Hainan province, is China's first spaceport dedicated solely to commercial operations.

The rocket was transported to the No. 2 launch service tower at the space complex on Tuesday morning, according to the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology... Читать дальше...

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 - China's Long March 10, the next-generation manned launch vehicle, is set to significantly enhance the nation's lunar mission capabilities, increasing its lunar transfer orbit payload capacity from 8.2 tonnes to an impressive 27 tonnes. This development was announced by Long Lehao, a senior rocket designer at the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT).

Long March 10 is designed to support the launch of new manned spacecraft and lunar landers as part of China's lunar landing program. Читать дальше...

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 - Shenzhou XIX mission crew members completed their first extravehicular activity (EVA) on Tuesday, working for nearly nine hours outside the Tiangong space station, the China Manned Space Agency reported.

Mission commander Senior Colonel Cai Xuzhe and crew member Lieutenant Colonel Song Lingdong successfully returned to the Wentian science module at 9:57 pm after completing several assignments in coordination with Lieutenant Colonel Wang Haoze, who remained... Читать дальше...

Beijing, China (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 - The first-ever samples retrieved from the moon's far side, an iconic feat achieved by China's most recent lunar expedition, Chang'e 6, were on display at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, which took place in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, from Nov 12 to 17.

This was the first time the valuable lunar substances had been shown to the public since they were brought back to Earth in June.

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 28, 2024 - China concluded a busy year in its human spaceflight program with the launch of the Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft on November 16, marking the completion of the country's 2024 space missions. This year featured several significant achievements, including advancements in orbital science, space station operations, and astronaut training.

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The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi in Anambra state has been thrown into mourning following the killing of Reverend Father Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo by gunmen.