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While there is no guarantee that a player selected in the NFL Draft will make an NFL roster, that is certainly the case for the three Pittsburgh Panthers players selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. Matt Gonsalves, Bub Means and MJ Devonshire all survived the dreaded “cut day” to make the 53-man roster, and it's unclear if any of those three will make a big impact this season, but they all have a chance. All three played in the preseason and, barring Means missing some time during camp, all three made an impact. Goncalves and Means will likely assume reserve…

In a groundbreaking marriage of artificial intelligence and gene editing, researchers are using machine learning to improve the accuracy and efficiency of CRISPR technology. This integration is breaking new ground in genetic research and therapy. Scientists are now using machine learning to optimize gene edits with a new technology called CRISPR-Cas9. CRSIPR-Cas9 Expression (ShutterStock) Design of CRISPR components At the forefront of this innovation is California-based startup Profluent. Using an AI model similar to the one behind ChatGPT, the company developed OpenCRISPR-1, a gene editor that dramatically improves the accuracy of targeted gene editing. The system reduces off-target effects by…

Sean Yokomizo of Davis, Calif.-based InnerPlant demonstrates the technique during a field day at Peterson Farms Seed in southeastern North Dakota. Photo: Sabrina Halvorson/Hoosier Ag Today. It sounds like agricultural bioscience technology straight out of a science fiction movie! An agricultural technology company called InnerPlant has developed a new technology that uses satellites and drones to pick up signals from corn and soybean plants, alerting farmers to stress before it actually manifests in the plants. The company, based in Davis, California, near Sacramento, says its new crop technology emits specific light signals when plants are stressed by pathogen attack such…

Klong Kaew | Moment | Getty ImagesEighteen months after restricting employees' use of artificial intelligence-generated solutions like ChatGPT, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has introduced the bank's homegrown AI assistant. Almost coming full circle, the solution is built on technology from OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT. The service, called LLM Suite, is already being used by 60,000 employees at the banking giant for tasks such as writing reports and emails.The shift from restricting employee use of Gen AI to building in-house solutions with guardrails is becoming a common theme among both large and small enterprises looking to harness the power…

LaylaBird/E+ via Getty Images As a recent retiree who seeks passive income from my investments to help support my lifestyle while I no longer receive a steady paycheck, I have been implementing a strategy that I call my Income Compounder approach. If you have been following my articles, you are probably already familiar with my strategy. This includes buying shares of high-yield income investments that mostly pay monthly distributions, and then reinvesting most of those distributions into more shares of whatever is on sale at the time. In Part 1 of this series, I covered CEFs (closed-end funds) and ETFs…

Dr. Andrew Obrich, who specializes in family medicine, is excited to join Essentia Health Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic. “I love the sense of community among the staff here,” Dr. Obrich, a Bismarck native, said of his reasons for joining Essentia, “Plus, being part of a top-tier health system like Essentia gives me access to resources that I wouldn't have access to otherwise.” Dr. Obrich earned his MD from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. He completed his residency in family medicine at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa. He is board certified by the…

The Sri Lankan Ministry of Tourism has pledged its full support to the SiGMA South Asia event, scheduled to be held for the first time in Colombo in 2025. The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) has formally endorsed the event, calling it a major opportunity for the country's tourism and gaming sector. In his letter of support, Sri Lanka Convention Bureau Chairman Thisam Jayasuriya said: “Sri Lanka Convention Bureau believes that SiGMA South Asia 2025 will be a pivotal event for Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Convention Bureau supports the proposal to host the SiGMA South Asia Summit 2025 in Sri…

Stripe saw its cross-border payment volume in Asia grow by more than 30% last year. According to a press release on Wednesday (August 28), the payments company provided the update as part of Stripe Tour Singapore, its annual product showcase in the region. “We're building on this momentum by providing businesses with the tools to accelerate revenue growth, including an optimized checkout suite, the ability to show customers local prices and advanced fraud prevention tools,” Sarita Singh, regional head and managing director for Southeast Asia, India and mainland China at Stripe, said in the release. “This will help businesses in…

The college football season is just a few days away and is finally in full swing, with an all-new 12-team playoff, a transfer portal with rosters reshuffled at the highest level in history, new coaching staffs at the big clubs (yes, that's right), and a very real possibility that Tennessee will make its first playoff appearance. There is a lot of energy and confidence in the program right now, both with the current roster and the incoming freshmen, and Josh Heupel is well established and it’s safe to say that his first recruiting prospect will take over the keys for…

In fantasy football drafts, knowing who to avoid is just as important as picking the right stars. Two or three wrong decisions can ruin your entire season. Here is my list of players to avoid, based on the current Yahoo ADPs for 10-team leagues.Round 1: Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis ColtsAnthony Richardson is a Jalen Hurts-like running back who is a ceiling threat for JT, who can take down opportunities near the goal line. Health concerns are real, too, with Taylor coming off two injury-plagued seasons in which he missed an average of 6.5 games.That's not to say he won't be…