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With the completion of a $175 million Series D investment round, cybersecurity firm Island—which creates a secure enterprise browser—has doubled its valuation to $3 billion. Just six months ago, Island raised $100 million in a Series C round at a $1.5 billion valuation, bringing its
A laser message that was just received by Earth from a record-breaking 140 million miles distant in space may have significant ramifications for space travel in the future. The sender of this letter, NASA’s Psyche mission, which is presently situated around 1.5 times the distance
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were defeated 108-106 on Monday night by the Denver Nuggets thanks to a game-winning jumper made by Jamal Murray with 3.6 seconds remaining in Game 5. After hitting a buzzer-beater in Game 2, which finished a 20-point rally
Historically, since making his Top 10 debut four years ago, Andrey Rublev hasn’t found much success in winning two straight matches. However, it is in the spring of 2024. This week at the Mutua Madrid Open, Rublev has won two matches in a competition for
As the nation moves closer to its goal of landing a person on the moon by 2030, China’s Chang’e 6 robotic mission is scheduled to launch this week with the goal of returning samples from the moon’s far side for the first time. The Chang’e
Leading trade association Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has developed a Corporate Government Charter for startups that can act as a self-governing guide for them as they navigate regulatory requirements. The purpose of the Charter, which startups can adhere to on a best-endeavour basis, is
The Berlin-based startup Parloa has secured $66 million in series B funding to automate customer service using AI. Established in 2018, Parloa provides automation solutions for contact centers, such as an artificial intelligence speech application that automates natural language client interactions. In addition to EQT
As part of an effort to make AI training more accessible, Google announced on Friday that it is launching a new course that teaches individuals how to utilize artificial intelligence technologies. The company’s philanthropic arm is also contributing $75 million to allow 1 million Americans
Methane has been consistently found on Mars since 2012 by NASA’s Curiosity rover, particularly in the vicinity of its landing site within the 96-mile-wide (154-kilometer) Gale Crater. However, the methane on Mars is acting strangely. It only shows up at night, varies with the seasons,
Recent studies have discovered a strong correlation between lower rates of depression and engaging in low-to-moderate intensity exercise. Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) researchers reviewed a comprehensive set of international research to investigate the possibility of physical activity as a mental health intervention. Physical activity was