OpenAI Secures $40 Billion to Fuel AI Breakthroughs and Open-Source Shift

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OpenAI Artificial Intelligence SoftBank ChatGPT Sam Altman

OpenAI on Monday said it raised $40 billion in a new funding round that valued the ChatGPT maker at $300 billion, the biggest capital-raising session ever for a startup. The infusion of cash comes in a partnership with Japanese investment giant SoftBank Group and "enables us to push the frontiers of AI research even further," the San ...

SpotlightMicrosoft Celebrates 50 Years on April 4: Between Successes, Setbacks, and Investments

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Microsoft has been at the heart of computing for half a century, becoming a tech stalwart almost taken for granted as lifestyles embraced the internet. As the company, founded with a vision of putting computers in every home and office, celebrates its 50th anniversary on Friday, it is looking to boost its fortunes by being a leader in the ...

OECD Calls for Strong Ocean Governance to Ensure a Sustainable Future

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OECD Environment Oceans Economy

Oceans need stronger protections and governance to ensure the blue economy can grow fairly and sustainably in the face of climate change, territorial disputes and other threats, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said Monday. Covering two-thirds of Earth, oceans provide more than three billion people with enough to ...

SpaceX sends its first private space mission to fly over the Earth's poles

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SpaceX launched the first human spaceflight directly over Earth's polar regions on Monday -- a days-long, privately funded orbital mission involving four astronauts. Named "Fram2" after the famed Norwegian ship built in the 19th century for Arctic and Antarctic expeditions, the mission will feature a range of experiments including ...

European Orbital Rocket Crashes after Launch

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The first orbital rocket launched from continental Europe crashed seconds after blast-off Sunday in a closely watched test for the continent's bid to build a new space economy. The Spectrum rocket, developed by German start-up Isar Aerospace, started smoking from its sides, then crashed back to Earth with a powerful explosion just after launching ...

Alzheimer's: A Major Scientific Breakthrough Thanks to Molecular Chaperones

Karl Hajj Moussa 29/03 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Alzheimer Study Proteostasis

Recent research on Alzheimer’s disease suggests that molecular chaperones could play a key role in restoring protein balance in the brain. This innovative approach could improve memory and slow the progression of the disease. Alzheimer’s disease disrupts brain function, leading to memory loss and difficulties with daily tasks. It is ...

SpotlightCan the Brain Truly Reset After 72 Hours Without Screens?

Bélinda Ibrahim 25/03 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Smartphones Screens Detox Brain Science

In today's world, it seems impossible to imagine our daily lives without this digital companion. It wakes us in the morning, directs our paths, captures our memories, and keeps us constantly connected. The smartphone has become an indispensable part of our lives—but this technological symbiosis comes at a cost. Researchers in Germany have ...

Ircad 2025: Beirut Leading the Charge in Medico-Surgical Innovation in the Middle East

Makram Haddad 25/03 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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From March 26 to 29, 2025, Beirut will host the Ircad conference, a leading scientific event focused on the latest advances in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. This edition will place particular emphasis on robot-assisted urological surgery, an expanding field where artificial intelligence and robotics are revolutionizing surgical ...

SpotlightDoes 'Vibe Coding' Make Everyone a Programmer?

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Can a complete tech novice create a website using everyday language on ChatGPT? That's the promise, misleading for some, of "vibe coding," the latest Silicon Valley catchphrase for an advance in generative AI that some say makes computer programming as simple as chatting online. "You fully give in to the vibes, embrace exponentials, and forget ...

NASA Astronauts Return to Earth

Hala Abdallah 19/03 11:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, two NASA astronauts finally returned to Earth on Tuesday.

Astronauts Finally head Home after Unexpected Nine-Month ISS Stay

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A pair of astronauts stranded in space for more than nine months were finally headed home Tuesday after their capsule undocked from the International Space Station. The SpaceX craft carrying Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams detached from the orbital outpost at 0505 GMT, ending their prolonged mission that has captivated global attention. The NASA ...

Generation Z: A Tech-Savvy Generation Facing Health Struggles

Maroun Chahine 12/03 11:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is often defined by its strong connection to technology. Growing up with the internet, smartphones and social media, this generation is the first to be truly “digital,” effortlessly navigating technological tools while remaining constantly connected. However, alongside this digital fluency, Generation ...