Climate change: Bill Gates backs Australian start-up targeting cow burps
Livestock – such as cows – produce methane when their stomachs are digesting hard fibres. Source link
Mohe: China’s northernmost city records coldest day ever
CNN — Temperatures in China’s northernmost city plunged to minus 53°C (minus 63.4 degrees Fahrenheit) – its coldest ever recorded, meteorologists said. Located in the northeastern Heilongjiang province and nestled…
Heat pumps: The ‘geeks’ obsessing over their new heating systems
A well-installed heat pump might get three kilowatt hours (kWh) of heat for each kWh of electricity it consumes. This ratio is called the coefficient of performance, or COP –…
Argentina and Brazil are discussing a common currency. Don’t hold your breath
London CNN — The two biggest economies in South America are starting talks to create a common currency. Analysts are skeptical. Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva and Argentina’s…
Microsoft extends AI partnership with ChatGPT and Dall-E maker OpenAI
It announces a “multi-year, multibillion dollar investment” with OpenAI to accelerate breakthroughs. Source link
US and Israel launch largest military exercise ever despite concerns over Netanyahu’s government
CNN — The US and Israel launched their largest joint military exercise ever on Monday, sending a clear signal to Iran and underscoring the strength of their alliance despite concerns…
Industrial espionage: How China sneaks out America’s technology secrets
The information Zheng stole was related to the design and manufacture of gas and steam turbines, including turbine blades and turbine seals. Considered to be worth millions, it was sent…
Why are South Koreans losing faith in America’s nuclear umbrella?
Seoul CNN — They have them, so we need them. That is the fundamental argument for South Koreans who want their country to develop its own nuclear weapons. It’s about…
Nick Cave says ChatGPT's AI attempt to write Nick Cave lyrics 'sucks'
The musician responds after a popular chatbot produces lyrics “in the style of Nick Cave”. Source link
Burkina Faso’s military government demands French troops leave the country within one month
CNN — The military government of Burkina Faso has demanded the departure of French troops from the country, according to the government press agency Agence d’Information du Burkina (AIB). France…