EU Charges Apple with Breaching Tech Rules Under Digital Markets Act European Union antitrust regulators charged Apple (AAPL.O) on Monday with breaching the bloc’s tech rules, potentially resulting in a substantial fine for the iPhone maker. This charge accompanies another ongoing investigation into new fees imposed on app developers. Preliminary Findings and Potential Fines The European Commission, the EU’s antitrust and technology regulator, communicated its preliminary findings to Apple following an investigation initiated in March. This charge marks the first under the landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to curb the power of Big Tech and promote fair competition…
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Brazilian Scientist Discovers Fossils of Pre-Dinosaur Crocodile-Like Reptile A Brazilian scientist has identified fossils of a small crocodile-like reptile that lived during the Triassic Period, several million years before the first dinosaurs appeared. Named Parvosuchus aurelioi, this predator adds a significant piece to the puzzle of pre-dinosaur evolutionary history. Discovery and Characteristics The fossils of Parvosuchus aurelioi include a complete skull, 11 vertebrae, the pelvis, and some limb bones. Paleontologist Rodrigo Muller of the Federal University of Santa Maria in Rio Grande state led the research, which was published in the journal Scientific Reports. Parvosuchus lived about 237 million years…
Nvidia Surpasses Microsoft as World’s Most Valuable Company Nvidia became the world’s most valuable company on Tuesday, 18 June, surpassing tech giant Microsoft. This milestone highlights Nvidia’s significant role in the competitive race to dominate the artificial intelligence (AI) market. https://youtu.be/m9VvvRZuJFY Nvidia’s Market Capitalisation Soars Shares of Nvidia rose by 3.2%, reaching $135.21. This increase boosted the company’s market capitalisation to $3.326 trillion, just days after it overtook Apple to become the second most valuable company. Melissa Brown, Managing Director of Applied Research at SimCorp, expressed surprise at this development, noting the significant growth potential of Nvidia’s business. However, she…
Discovery of the Haliskia Pterosaur in Australia Ancient Skies Over the Eromanga Sea Long ago, a fearsome pterosaur soared above the shallow Eromanga Sea, which once covered what is now inland Australia. This formidable flying reptile, known for its bony crest on both jaws and spike-shaped teeth, was perfectly adapted to snare fish and other marine prey. Unearthing the Haliskia Fossils Scientists recently announced the discovery of this creature’s fossils in Queensland, Australia. Named Haliskia peterseni, it lived alongside dinosaurs and marine reptiles during the Cretaceous Period. The remains are the most complete of any pterosaur found in Australia. With…
“Antarctica Metaverse” Video Game Makes Antarctic Science Accessible Exploring Antarctic Ecosystems Through Virtual Reality Developed by the University of Chile’s video game laboratory, “Antarctica Metaverse” is an innovative video game that allows players to explore various ecosystems, conduct scientific diving, sample native species, complete scientific logs, and detect pollution. This engaging approach aims to safeguard the region’s biodiversity by raising awareness about environmental issues. Victor Fajnzylber, the director of Antarctica Metaverse, explained that the game leverages video game languages and virtual reality to make Antarctic science accessible to a broader audience. The game features futuristic elements that project what pollution…
G7 Leaders Pledge to Accelerate Transition Away from Fossil Fuels Commitment to a Sustainable Future Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) developed democracies are set to commit to an accelerated transition away from fossil fuels during this decade. This pledge is part of a draft statement to be issued at the end of their ongoing summit in Italy. The G7 nations—comprising the United States, Canada, Japan, Germany, France, Britain, and Italy—aim to achieve a net-zero carbon emission target by 2050, aligning with the best available scientific recommendations. “We will transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems in a…
DNA Analysis Reveals Insights into Maya Child Sacrifice Discovery of the Chultun In 1967, archaeologists discovered an underground cistern, known as a chultun, near a sacred water body at Chichen Itza, a significant ancient Maya city on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Inside the chultun, they found skeletal remains of over 100 children. DNA Findings and Ritual Significance Recent DNA analysis of 64 of these children has shed light on the practice of child sacrifice at Chichen Itza before European contact. The remains revealed that all the children were boys, mostly aged 3 to 6, including brothers and two sets of identical…
Pentagon Chooses Blue Origin, SpaceX, and ULA for Security Space Missions The U.S. Department of Defense has selected Blue Origin, SpaceX, and United Launch Alliance (ULA) to compete for national security space missions. These selections are part of a $5.6 billion award programme. Selection Details The Pentagon has not specified which rockets were chosen but mentioned that seven companies vied for a place in the programme. The selected rockets must be ready for their first missions by December. Blue Origin, SpaceX, and ULA are the first chosen under the Pentagon’s National Security Space Launch Phase 3 procurement programme. This competition…
Apple Shares Surge to Record High After AI Unveiling Apple shares rose over 7% to a record high on Tuesday. This surge nearly reclaimed its title as the world’s most valuable company from Microsoft. The increase followed it’s announcement of new AI features aimed at boosting iPhone demand. Apple Stock Performance in 2024 Despite the recent rise, the company has been trailing the S&P 500 in 2024. This lag is due to declining iPhone sales and concerns that Apple is falling behind other tech giants in the race for AI dominance. On Tuesday, it’s stock soared 7.3%, closing at $207.15.…
Elephants May Use Names to Communicate with Each Other Over the years, researchers studying elephants have observed a fascinating behaviour. Sometimes when an elephant makes a vocalisation to a group, all the others respond. At other times, only a single individual replies to the same call. This raises the question: could they be addressing each other by names? A recent study of wild African savannah elephants in Kenya suggests this might be the case. Researchers analysed the vocalisations—mainly rumbles produced using their vocal cords—of more than 100 elephants in Amboseli National Park and Samburu National Reserve. Using a machine-learning model,…