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South Korea Creates Super Hot ‘Artificial Sun’ for Energy

25Apr

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South Korea Creates Super Hot ‘Artificial Sun’ for Energy

The KSTAR machine, also known as the Korean Superconducting Tokamak (artificial sun) a scientific achievement designed and built in South Korea. It's a large toroidal fusion device, considered to be a major step towards the development of commercially viable nuclear fusion power, the same process that powers the sun. South Korea's cutting-edge technology has made headlines again as its 'artificial Sun,' the Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR), has achieved a remarkable milestone in nuclear fusion. During the latest plasma campaign from December 2023 to February 2024, KSTAR maintained its plasma at a scorching temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius for a groundbreaking 48 seconds, according to the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE). This achievement is sig...

TikTok Shakes Up Social Media with Photo-Sharing App “Notes”

24Apr

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Global, Sci-Tech

TikTok Shakes Up Social Media with Photo-Sharing App “Notes”

TikTok is making a move into Instagram's territory. They recently launched a new app called TikTok Notes that focuses on photo sharing and text posts, similar to Instagram's core features. TikTok Notes is currently in its early stages and only available for testing in select countries like Canada and Australia. TikTok, the popular video-sharing platform, has quietly launched a new app called "Notes" in Australia and Canada. This app is designed for sharing still images and text, similar to Meta's Instagram, but with some differences. What is Notes? It is a dedicated space for sharing photos and text content. It's a place where users can express their creativity through images and captions. Do I need a new account? No, you can use your existing TikTok account to access Notes. If y...

Samsung Overtakes Apple as Top Smartphone Maker

16Apr

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Samsung Overtakes Apple as Top Smartphone Maker

According to market research firm IDC, Apple's iPhone shipments dropped by 10% in the first three months of 2024, while Samsung, buoyed by strong sales of its new Galaxy S24 lineup, captured 20.8% of the market share. The race for smartphone dominance is sure to heat up in the coming months. Research from IDC shows that in the first quarter of 2024, Apple's iPhone shipments dropped by about 10%, as more Android smartphone makers competed for the top spot. Global smartphone shipments, however, went up by 7.8%, reaching 289.4 million units from January to March. Samsung took the lead with a 20.8% market share, surpassing Apple. Apple had a strong performance in the previous quarter, becoming the number-one phone maker. But now, it's back to second place with a 17.3% market share. Chin...

Rare ‘Mother of Dragons’ Green Comet to Light Up the Sky Tonight!

4Apr

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Rare ‘Mother of Dragons’ Green Comet to Light Up the Sky Tonight!

Skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere are in for a treat tonight as the rare "Mother of Dragons" comet, officially known as Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, streaks across the night sky. This city-sized comet, nicknamed for its emerald glow, last visited Earth in 1954 and won't return for another 71 years. If you look up tonight, you might catch something truly amazing! There's a special visitor in the sky - a green comet nicknamed the 'Mother of Dragons' - and it's making its grand appearance after 71 years. The last time it passed by Earth was in 1954, according to a statement from the European Space Agency (ESA). Like most comets, 12P/Pons-Brooks is composed of ice, dust and rock and its head also has a green appearance. This is due to comets containing diatomic carbon molecules — duos o...

UN Adopts First Global Resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI)

23Mar

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Global, Sci-Tech

UN Adopts First Global Resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The United Nations General Assembly adopted the first-ever global resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in March 2024. However, this resolution aims to ensure that all develop and use AI in a way that is safe, secure, and beneficial for all. The United Nations General Assembly has come together to pass its very first global resolution on artificial intelligence (AI). The aim is to protect people's rights and reduce risks associated with AI. The resolution emphasizes the need for "safe, secure, and trustworthy" AI systems. It underscores the importance of safeguarding human rights, protecting personal data, and mitigating potential risks associated with this powerful technology. The resolution was proposed by the United States and supported by more than 120 other countries inclu...