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Researchers are applying technology to detect falsification and plagiarism in published scientific studies.

Recent accusations of falsifying research at a prominent cancer institute have brought attention to the importance of scientific honesty and the efforts of non-experts in detecting manipulated images in published studies. On January 22nd, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, which is affiliated…

Iran successfully sends three satellites into orbit.

JERUSALEM —  On Sunday, Iran announced the successful launch of three satellites into space as part of a program that the Western world claims enhances their ballistic missile capabilities. According to the government-owned IRNA news agency, the launch was a…

The US is expected to reveal plans for providing significant financial support for the development of advanced semiconductor chips, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.

According to a report from The Wall Street Journal on Saturday, the Biden administration is likely to provide large sums of money as subsidies to leading semiconductor companies such as Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. This is intended to…

The estate of George Carlin is taking legal action over a fake comedy special that claims to have been created by artificial intelligence.

LOS ANGELES —  The legal representatives of George Carlin’s estate have initiated a legal action against the media corporation responsible for a counterfeit hour-long comedy special that claims to use AI technology to replicate the late comedian’s style and content….

Central Asia is considered crucial in breaking China’s monopoly on rare earth elements.

WASHINGTON —  A recent report suggests that American officials should collaborate with Central Asian governments to tap into the high levels of rare earth elements (REEs) found in the region. This could break China’s dominant hold on the production of…

Japan’s space agency announces successful landing of ‘Moon Sniper’ mission.

TOKYO —  According to Japan’s space agency, the “Moon Sniper” spacecraft successfully touched down approximately 55 meters away from its intended destination on Thursday. The agency also shared the initial images captured during the mission. The autonomous Smart Lander for…

The European Union Takes Measures to Safeguard Vital Technology Against China.

BRUSSELS —  On Wednesday, the European Union announced strategies to enhance the economic security of its member countries. These strategies include safeguards to prevent sensitive technology from being acquired by geopolitical competitors like China. The city of Brussels has strengthened…

Electric bicycles are contributing to the advancement of eco-friendly transportation in Africa.

Due to the increasing worry about the release of greenhouse gases, which are responsible for altering the climate, a joint Kenyan-Dutch company is implementing electric bicycles in sub-Saharan Africa for urban deliveries in an effort to decrease emissions. The transportation…

Anticipated Increase in Demand for Electricity to be Met by Green Energy Sources

Paris —  The International Energy Agency stated that there will be sufficient power from environmentally-friendly sources like wind, solar, and nuclear to meet the increasing global demand for the next three years. They also noted a decrease in emissions from…

The presence of AI audience members at Sundance sparks a walkout and brings attention to division within the community.

Park City, Utah —  A person in the audience was removed from a Sundance festival event on Tuesday due to a disagreement about artificial intelligence. This caused a group of people to leave, highlighting the divisive impact that this technology…