Former OpenAI exec Mira Murati’s startup, Thinking Machines Lab, is saying goodbye to two of its co-founders, both of whom are headed back to OpenAI. Another former OpenAI staffer who went to work for Murati’s startup is also headed back to the company. On social media on Wednesday, Murati announced the departure of Barret Zoph, the company’s co-founder and CTO....
New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to introduce legislation that would effectively legalize robotaxis in the state — except for its most populous metropolis: New York City. Hochul, who made the comments Tuesday during her State of the State address, said the legislation would advance the next phase of the state’s autonomous vehicle pilot program. Details on the proposed legislation...
Some 150 million years ago, Europe was tropical — and mostly underwater. The entire continent was closer to the equator than it is today, and what is now Germany and its neighbouring countries was submerged under a shallow inland sea, dotted with islands.‘Weird’ dinosaur prompts rethink of bird evolutionOn one cluster of islands, there were unusual creatures that didn’t fit...
ReutersArmed security forces were deployed at a pro-government rally in Tehran on MondayMore than 2,000 people have been killed during the violent crackdown by security forces on protests in Iran, a human rights group has said, as President Trump promised Iranians that help was "on its way".The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported that it had so far...
8News is kicking off its Black History Month coverage with the return of our art exhibition at Art Works. This year's display, titled "History and Stories: Lifted by Legacy," is curated alongside the Black Artists' Alliance of Richmond. Source link...
(RNS) — Less than a week after her death, Renee Good is being compared to Christian martyrs who were killed while witnessing for their faith. The public policy arm of the Presbyterian Church (USA) said Tuesday (Jan. 13) that Renee Good, a Minnesota protester killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on Wednesday, gave her life for the sake...
Successful childbirth depends on the uterus producing steady, well-organized contractions that move the baby safely through delivery. Hormones such as progesterone and oxytocin play a major role in controlling this process. For years, however, researchers have also suspected that physical forces involved in pregnancy and birth, including stretching and pressure, contribute in important ways. New research from Scripps Research, published...
A new artificial intelligence system that examines the shape and structure of blood cells could significantly improve how diseases such as leukemia are diagnosed. Researchers say the tool can identify abnormal cells with greater accuracy and consistency than human specialists, potentially reducing missed or uncertain diagnoses. The system, known as CytoDiffusion, relies on generative AI, the same type of technology...
Aug 24, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Jon Rahm of Legion XIII reacts after making a putt on the first green during the finals of the LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship at The Cardinal at Saint John's Resort. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images Jon Rahm will remain with LIV Golf and not follow Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA Tour, the...
Covering a long distance by the campervan does not necessarily have to break the bank. Even in such large and popular places as Australia and New Zealand. In fact, campervan journeys there can be among the cheapest modes of exploration of the two countries for backpackers. And with the right planning it can give real flexibility and autonomy. Some of...
