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North Carolina officials say children's book caused car fireBURKE COUNTY, N.C. (AP) — Authorities in Burke County, North Carolina, say a children's book is the cause of a fire inside a car. George Hildebran Fire and Rescue said a button cell battery in the book caused the fire inside the car Sunday. No one was inside the car when the car seat caught fire. Authorities told local news outlets that they believe one of the books in the car had a lithium battery.Strong waves may have capsized a replica Viking ship off the coast of Norway, police say. COPENHAGEN, Denmark…

Expand / California Governor Gavin Newsom will soon have to decide whether to sign SB-1047.Ray Chavez/Mercury News via Getty Images A controversial bill aimed at enforcing safety standards for large-scale artificial intelligence models has passed the California Assembly by a vote of 45 to 11. Following a 32-1 vote in the state Senate in May, SB-1047 now has just one more procedural vote in the state Senate before it can reach Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk. As we’ve previously explored in detail, SB-1047 requires creators of AI models to implement a “kill switch” that would be activated if their models begin…

Imagine searching for important information on a traditional search engine only to be greeted with thousands of irrelevant results. This limitation is especially problematic in critical industries such as nuclear power, where accuracy and reliability are paramount. Enter sentence embeddings, a powerful yet often overlooked technology that will transform how we access and use information. Targeted sentence embedding technology represents a major advancement in search platform capabilities. Rather than relying on simple keyword matching, sentence embeddings transform sentences into vector representations, enabling a deeper, more contextual understanding of queries. This means that search results are not only relevant but accurate,…

This article is included in the following additional categories:Researchers at the University of Toronto are making great strides in the field of sustainable energy with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). Their groundbreaking research focuses on increasing the efficiency of green hydrogen production by using AI to optimize catalyst development.The quest for efficient green hydrogen productionGreen hydrogen, produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity, is showing promise for reducing carbon emissions. The process, known as electrolysis, could enable the decarbonization of challenging sectors such as heavy industry and long-distance transportation. However, current methods require large amounts…

This year's hottest Halloween fashions focus on trending movie characters. (iStock) Are you ready for Halloween? Now is the perfect time to get your costume together, but if you're having trouble deciding, we're here to help. This year, the most popular costumes focus on characters from blockbuster movies and cartoon characters that kids love. Trending Halloween costumes for 2024 include Bluey, Beetlejuice, Deadpool and Wolverine costumes. Vampire costumes are always popular, as are traditional Halloween characters like fairies and ghosts. We've rounded up the 10 trendiest Halloween costumes on the internet to help you stand out in 2024. You'll find…

Commercial Content 21+. Week 1 is not what it should be. There will be 59 games between FBS and FCS teams, with more than a dozen powerhouse programs, each paying more than $1.5 million to smaller schools prepared to hop on a plane and “lose.” But No. 1 Georgia and No. 14 Clemson are the stars of college football's resurgence. Three years ago, the Bulldogs and Tigers also began their seasons, but the sport no longer looks the same. Players now get their pay on the table and change teams as often as professional athletes. A 12-team playoff was born…

Advances in food technology are rapidly changing the way food is produced and consumed, offering glimpses into a future where animal-based foods are replaced entirely by vegan foods. One of the most promising developments in this field is the rise of precision fermentation, which has the potential to turn the world vegan, or mostly vegan, by producing animal proteins, fats, and other nutrients without the need for animals. Read more: Bill Gates-backed company makes butter from carbon dioxide Mic the Vegan, a well-known YouTuber known for his scientific approach to veganism, recently released a video detailing this revolutionary technology, in…

As AI research and technological development advances, we also need to consider the energy and infrastructure resources required to manage large datasets and perform difficult calculations. When we look to nature for models of efficiency, the human brain stands out for its dexterity in handling complex tasks. Inspired by this, Microsoft researchers aim to understand the brain's efficient processes and replicate them in AI. Microsoft Research Asia (opens in new tab), in collaboration with Fudan University (opens in new tab), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (opens in new tab), and Okinawa Institute of Technology (opens in new tab), has three noteworthy…

At the Purdue University Animal Science Research and Education Center, ewes preferentially eat dhurrin-free sorghum hybrids. (Photo by Purdue Agriculture Communications) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A sorghum technology developed at Purdue University improves crop and animal safety, and new research confirms it appeals to the palate of grazing ewes. Sorghum is a resilient forage crop because it can tolerate heat and drought, but it produces a metabolic product, dhurrin, which breaks down into hydrogen cyanide, also known as prussic acid, which is toxic to livestock. A research team led by Mitch Tuinstra, Wickersham Distinguished Professor of Agricultural Research and professor…

After months of preparation, the 2024 NFL regular season schedule has been officially released. The Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles will open their respective seasons on Friday, September 6 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in the country's first international NFL game. With both teams aiming for a Super Bowl appearance, this game could be a preview of their playoff matchup. In 2023, Philadelphia finished with an 11-6 record and was the 5th seed in the NFC, while Green Bay finished with a 9-8 record and slipped into the postseason as the 7th seed. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 PM ET…