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On October 9, 2022, the most powerful gamma-ray burst in history was recorded. The outburst was designated GRB 221009A and disturbed the upper part of our planet’s ionosphere, which has never happened before. Scientists were able to find a link between the gamma-ray burst and the reaction of the Earth’s ionosphere more than 40 years […]
Google Search Generative Experience (SGE) search engine with artificial intelligence features will get new capabilities to help users search for gifts and purchases. In particular, the text description will create images of non-existent products that are similar to the ones you can buy. When searching for gift ideas, Google will offer thematic collections and useful […]
Trials conducted by the biotechnology company Verve Therapeutics have shown that a single infusion of the gene drug VERVE-101 can reduce cholesterol levels in patients. The company announced this on its website. Researchers have successfully used the CRISPR gene editing technique to alter liver gene cells. They “turned off” the PCSK9 gene, which causes plaque […]
Facebook and Instagram will receive new AI-based tools that will allow users to edit photos and create “high-quality videos” using text descriptions. This was announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, The Verge reports. The new capabilities are based on Emu, the company’s basic model for creating images. The first tool is called Emu Edit and […]
The Ukrainian animated film Mavka. The Forest Song” grossed about $15.7 million at the global box office and $4.3 million at the Ukrainian box office. The cartoon became the most successful animated release in the Ukrainian box office ever. This was reported by the press service of the movie on November 16. Global rental The […]
The American company Archer Aviation announced that at the Dubai Air Show 2023, which takes place in Dubai, it signed an agreement to sell one hundred air taxis to the local helicopter operator Air Chateau. This is the second agreement with Arab investors for the purchase of Archer electric aircraft, which will make the UAE […]
During the Red Sands exercises in Saudi Arabia, the US Army tested the modernized containerized air defense system CROWS II. It uses APKWS II missiles with a laser guidance system to destroy targets. According to The Drive, the CROWS II uses the Arnold Defense LAND-LGR4 four-launch rocket launcher with four missiles. It is mounted on […]
The PrSM rocket was launched at a distance of about 85 km. The developers report that at this range, the missile demonstrates constant accuracy of the system from launch to target engagement. The U.S. Army is one step closer to the adoption of a new precision missile for the M142 (HIMARS) system, the Precision Strike […]
The launch of the second test flight of SpaceX’s Starship rocket was postponed to November 18 due to problems with the lattice fins. This was announced by Elon Musk on his Twitter account. We need to replace a grid fin actuator, so launch is postponed to Saturday – Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 16, 2023 The […]
Explosions were heard in the temporarily occupied Crimea on November 17. They occurred in the southwest of the peninsula, approximately between the settlements of Bakhchisaray and Kacha. According to local residents online, two explosions were heard. Helicopter flights are also reported amid the explosions. Subscribers report that two explosions were heard between the Bakhchisaray district […]