Val Boreland, a top executive known for scoring big content deals for NBCUniversal's cable networks, has been tapped to lead the entertainment division of a new spin-off company. This new entity, dubbed "SpinCo, " will be a separate, publicly traded part of NBCUniversal and is expected to launch lat
While Los Angeles is burning due to wildfires fueled by dry weather and wind, President-elect Donald Trump isn't showing sympathy. Instead, he's taking aim at Governor Gavin Newsom on his Truth Social platform, reigniting an old feud about California's water policies. Trump criticized Newsom for sup
Imagine trying to fight a bad guy (like cancer) but not having enough soldiers (immune cells) to help. That’s where interferon gamma (IFNγ) comes in. This tiny protein wakes up immune cells so they can fight invaders or even cancer cells. Scientists wanted to make a super vaccine for colon cancer, s
You know those massive language models everyone’s talking about? They’re getting bigger, and so is the demand for high-quality data. Researchers are combining these models with a technique called federated learning to tackle data scarcity. Think of it like this: instead of sending all your data to o
Former President Jimmy Carter, who held office from 1977 to 1981, is lying in state at the Capitol Rotunda ahead of his funeral. He faced numerous challenges during his presidency, including economic problems and international crises. Despite losing his reelection bid to Ronald Reagan, he gained a n
Hey there, weather watchers! Get ready for a little white surprise on Thursday morning. A cold front from the north is combining with low pressure from the south. This combo will bring some overnight clouds and a chance for snow showers between 4 AM and 10 AM. Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies wit
This year, IT spending is projected to reach a whopping $5. 74 trillion worldwide, with a significant chunk dedicated to generative AI (Gen AI). While this technology can speed up research, it also comes with risks that James Fleming, CIO at the Francis Crick Institute, is keenly aware of. Fleming b
Ever wondered how plants regrow their roots after damage? Scientists peeked at Arabidopsis roots, a common lab plant, using a special microscope that can take fast pictures over time. They found something interesting: when roots are hurt and start growing back, their cells divide differently than in
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has decided to end the company’s fact-checking program. This decision comes after facing pressure from conservatives who see these efforts as censorship. Zuckerberg now believes that reducing “censorship” and “restoring free expression” is more important. Researcher
Believe it or not, even though cities like Chicago have seen a 7% drop in homicides and shootings, many folks still think crime is increasing. This isn't just happening in Chicago; places like Oakland, New Orleans, and Philadelphia are noticing similar trends. So why don't we feel safer? Some expert
