Technology

A U.S. startup called Proto is gaining attention as the world’s “first holographic communications platform,” bringing life-size, 3D-like video experiences to places such as universities, hotels, and medical centers. The company has developed a large, 400-pound box that stands taller than the average NBA player and creates the illusion of a three-dimensional person through advanced graphical techniques. These boxes can …

A few years ago, scientists discovered mysterious circles at the bottom of Lake Michigan while mapping the lakebed within the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary in 2022. Now, two years later, they believe they have uncovered the reason behind these unusual formations, concluding that the circles are actually giant holes. Russ Green, a maritime archaeologist and superintendent of the …

Nearly 180 years after two ships embarked on an ill-fated mission to chart the Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic, a grim detail has surfaced about the tragic journey. The two vessels, HMS *Erebus* and HMS *Terror*, set off from Kent, England, on May 19, 1845, but the expedition soon took a dark turn. Five crew members fell ill and …

In northern Poland, archaeologists have uncovered a surprising and unique find—a “vampire tomb” discovered beneath the floor of a church. This discovery is especially rare because it is uncommon to find a vampire burial within a church setting. The excavation took place in the Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, located in the small village of Pączewo. …

Following his recent arrest in France on charges related to criminal activities allegedly facilitated through his platform, Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, has been released on bail for $5.56 million. The investigation, which stirred debates about online free speech versus criminal use, centers on accusations of the platform being used for illicit activities like gang transactions and trafficking, …

The U.S. Commerce Department is set to propose a prohibition on selling or importing smart vehicles that incorporate certain technologies from China or Russia, citing national security risks. This decision follows a U.S. investigation initiated in February, which identified potential threats like remote hacking and data collection on drivers from foreign-made components in vehicles. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo highlighted the …

OpenAI is witnessing a significant leadership turnover with three high-profile executives announcing their departures, including Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati. Murati, instrumental in developing innovations like ChatGPT and Dall-E, shared her departure news on the social platform X, marking the beginning of a notable shift at the company. Following Murati, Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew and Vice President of Research …

A recent study published in the journal Science Advances suggests that the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, particularly focusing on the dwarf planet Ceres, might contain the essential building blocks of life. Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt, has an icy exterior beneath which lie several small subterranean bodies of saltwater. One of Ceres’s largest craters, known …