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The AI program Sora generated a video featuring this artificial woman based on a text prompt Sora/OpenAI OpenAI has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence system, a program called Sora that can transform text descriptions into photorealistic videos. The video generation model is spurring excitement about advancing AI technology, along with growing concerns over how artificial

WASHINGTON — Japan’s H3 rocket successfully reached orbit on its second launch Feb. 16, nearly a year after its inaugural launch failed. The H3 rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center at 7:22 p.m. Eastern after a two-day delay caused by weather. There were no issues reported during the countdown, with liftoff occurring at

Breaking barriers: embracing neurodiversity in neutron science – Physics World Skip to main content Close search menu Discover more from Physics World Copyright © 2024 by IOP Publishing Ltd and individual contributors Read the original article here

Above some parts of Antarctica, there is a curious negative greenhouse effect imageBROKER.com GmbH & Co. KG / Alamy Rising concentrations of methane and carbon dioxide have led to a “negative greenhouse effect” above parts of Antarctica, but this slight cooling effect could reverse as the air becomes more humid alongside rising temperatures. Greenhouse gases

HELSINKI — India is planning up to 30 launches over a 15-months period, indicating the ambition for a significant rise in both civil and commercial launch activities. The launch plans are a mix of scientific, commercial, user-funded and technology demonstration missions across the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023-24 and the fiscal year 2024-25. Seven

Wearable device could help predict preterm birth – Physics World Skip to main content Close search menu Discover more from Physics World Copyright © 2024 by IOP Publishing Ltd and individual contributors Read the original article here

Dyeing poison frogs tap their toes the most when standing on leaves in their natural habitat Sarah Westrick Poison frogs have a curious habit of tapping their toes, and scientists may have finally uncovered why – to create vibrations that flush out unsuspecting prey. Colourful and highly toxic poison frogs dwell in warm, moist habitats,

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — An Intuitive Machines spacecraft is on its way to the moon Feb. 15 in the company’s quest to be the first commercial entity to successfully land on the lunar surface. A SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off at 1:05 a.m. Eastern from Launch Complex 39A here after a 24-hour delay. The

Superfluidity: the mysterious quantum effect that became a backbone of experimental physics – Physics World Skip to main content Close search menu Discover more from Physics World Copyright © 2024 by IOP Publishing Ltd and individual contributors Read the original article here

Chimpanzees enjoy teasing each other apple2499/Shutterstock Bonobos, orangutans, gorillas and chimpanzees all poke, tickle and even steal from their peers as a form of playful teasing. Understanding these apes’ mischievous behaviour could help biologists work out the origins of humans’ sense of humour. Previous studies have found that chimpanzees may engage in agonistic teasing, or

WASHINGTON — The chief of the U.S. Space Force said Feb. 13 the service’s long-awaited plan for partnering with private space companies is in its final stages, and currently is being coordinated with the Office of the Secretary of Defense.   The commercial strategy has been highly anticipated by companies across the space industry that seek

Cosmic code of conduct: the ethics of human testing in space – Physics World Skip to main content Close search menu Discover more from Physics World Copyright © 2024 by IOP Publishing Ltd and individual contributors Read the original article here

Now there is no need to hold your phone out when navigating FG Trade/Getty Images A pair of smartphone apps can guide people who are blind through unfamiliar buildings, even if their handset is tucked away in a pocket. The researchers behind the technology say its crucial advantage is that the tools require no costly

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Air Force on Feb. 12 unveiled a long-term vision to revamp personnel, operations, and technology efforts with the goal of reshaping the Air Force and newly formed Space Force to concentrate resources squarely on strategic competition with China. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said priorities have to change for

The art of networking: how to thrive at conferences, shows and trade missions – Physics World Skip to main content Close search menu Discover more from Physics World Copyright © 2024 by IOP Publishing Ltd and individual contributors Read the original article here

Infants aged just 4 months old who live in a home where two languages are spoken have distinct patterns of brain activation compared with infants living in monolingual environments Read the original article here

ORLANDO, Fla. — As rumors of a potential sale of United Launch Alliance reach a crescendo, the company’s chief executive argues the successful inaugural launch of its Vulcan rocket is a vindication of both the company’s technology and its transformation. Speaking at the SpaceCom conference here Jan. 31, ULA Chief Executive Tory Bruno said the

Wet scalp could protect you from lightning, structural colour makes blueberries blue – Physics World Skip to main content Close search menu Discover more from Physics World Copyright © 2024 by IOP Publishing Ltd and individual contributors Read the original article here