Author: elonmusk
Scientists Develop New Technique to Detect Life in Martian Rock Samples by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 Within the next decade, space agencies aim to bring back rock samples from Mars for examination on Earth. A major concern surrounding these missions is the potential presence of extraterrestrial microbes, which could pose unknown risks. To mitigate such concerns, scientists are developing advanced methods to detect life. For the first time, researchers from the University of Tokyo and NASA have successfully demonstrated a technique capable of identifying life in ancient rocks that share similarities with those expected…
Snapchat introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature on Thursday that uses its in-house foundational video models. Dubbed AI video Lenses, the new Lens format combines Augmented Reality (AR) and generative AI elements to create unique and immersive video effects. Currently, these features are only available on the platform’s premium subscription tier. Users will see three new Lenses to begin with, and the company plans to add new Lenses on a weekly basis. Notably, these Lenses can be used similar to the existing ones, and the videos created using them can be shared with friends or on Stories and Spotlight.Snapchat…
Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…
Meet Samuel Edyme, Nickname – HIM-buktu. A web3 content writer, journalist, and aspiring trader, Edyme is as versatile as they come. With a knack for words and a nose for trends, he has penned pieces for numerous industry player, including AMBCrypto, Blockchain.News, and Blockchain Reporter, among others. Edyme’s foray into the crypto universe is nothing short of cinematic. His journey began not with a triumphant investment, but with a scam. Yes, a Ponzi scheme that used crypto as payment roped him in. Rather than retreating, he emerged wiser and more determined, channeling his experience into over three years of insightful…
Octopus Energy’s generation arm is expanding its green energy push in France, striking four deals in solar and wind energy. France is Octopus’ largest clean generation market in continental Europe – and these deals mark the step in Octopus’ €1bn investment plans for France’s renewables market. To speed up solar, Octopus expanded FFNEV – a renewables developer it backs in Spain, Portugal, and Romania – into France, on behalf of the Octopus Energy Development Partnership (OEDP). FFNEV France aims to deliver 500MW of new solar farms by 2030 primarily focused on agrivoltaics, alongside 100MW of energy storage by 2030.…
Environmental Progress founder Michael Shellenberger said on “Fox & Friends” that many Democrats have become “lost” and are afflicted with “Musk derangement syndrome.” Shellenberger marveled at how left-wing climate activists are now “opposing one of the main technologies to deal with climate change” by going after Tesla dealerships and charging stations.WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER EXPLOSIVES DISCOVERED AT TESLA DEALERSHIPMICHAEL SHELLENBERGER: The Democrats are really lost. I’ve never seen the left so lost as it is right now. I think it’s revealing its true colors that you have one of the main climate justice organizations leading these protests against the most important…
Google DeepMind unveiled two new artificial intelligence (AI) models on Thursday, which can control robots to make them perform a wide range of tasks in real-world environments. Dubbed Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER (embodied reasoning), these are advanced vision language models capable of displaying spatial intelligence and performing actions. The Mountain View-based tech giant also revealed that it is partnering with Apptronik to build Gemini 2.0-powered humanoid robots. The company is also testing these models to evaluate them further, and understand how to make them better.Google DeepMind Unveils Gemini Robotics AI ModelsIn a blog post, DeepMind detailed the new AI…
Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…
Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Bitcoin (BTC) recorded slight gains as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for February came in lower than expected. The softer inflation reading fuelled hopes of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), potentially benefiting risk-on…
Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…