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Putting the ghost in the machine—team uses zero shot prompting method to get design solutions

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A work environment that supports diverse problem solvers is a nonnegotiable for successful design teams. Chris McComb, expert on human-AI teaming, and his team of researchers are bridging the cognitive gaps between members of a team by incorporating cognitive styles into large language models, empowering teams to more easily harness individuals' unique strengths. http://dlvr.it/TFtzNJ

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF becomes fastest-growing in history with $30B milestone

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BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) has become the fastest-growing ETF in history, exceeding $30 billion in assets under management. According to Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, IBIT reached this milestone in just 293 days, setting a new record. This pace surpasses the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) and major Gold […] The post BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF becomes fastest-growing in history with $30B milestone appeared first on CryptoSlate. http://dlvr.it/TFtqqN

Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXScreener – DJT, SHIBU, FRIDGE

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Tuesday saw explosive moves in major cryptocurrency markets, with Bitcoin (BTC) coming within a whisker of hitting new all-time highs, and top crypto gainers today in the DEX markets also surging. The post Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXScreener – DJT, SHIBU, FRIDGE appeared first on Cryptonews. http://dlvr.it/TFsRWH

Why The U.S. Is Giving Away $145 Million To Help Animals And Improve Roads

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Rethinking transportation safety and preserving wildlife, the U.S. Department of Transportation is helping animals get around roads safer to avoid deadly vehicle strikes. http://dlvr.it/TFsMbY

Optimism Foundation offered 25M OP tokens to attract Kraken’s L2 to the Superchain

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Optimism Foundation and Kraken closed a 25 million OP deal to bring the exchange’s new layer-2 (L2) blockchain, Ink, to the Superchain ecosystem. According to CryptoSlate data, the deal is worth $43 million at OP’s current price of $1.72. Grant Optimism Foundation’s chief growth officer, Ryan Wyatt, explained that the grant is structured to fund Kraken’s protocol engineering […] The post Optimism Foundation offered 25M OP tokens to attract Kraken’s L2 to the Superchain appeared first on CryptoSlate. http://dlvr.it/TFsFkk

How a series of opsec failures led US authorities to the alleged developer of the Redline password-stealing malware

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Prosecutors allege that Redline infected millions of computers around the world since 2020, including several hundred machines at the U.S. Dept. of Defense. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. http://dlvr.it/TFs221

Nippon Paint Shares Surge 14% On $2.3 Billion Deal For U.S. Chemical Producer

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Investors cheered Nippon Paint’s plans to buy AOC from private equity firm Lone Star Funds. http://dlvr.it/TFrtxx

Champagne Dreams and Next Day Doldrums? This Γ’After Alcohol AidΓ’ Offers a Healthier, Happier Morning After

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There's no greater luxury than feeling our best. And, while alcohol consumption remains a staple in social, familial and after hours business settings, the next-day effects can often be unpleasant.From headaches and... via JustLuxe.com http://dlvr.it/TFqTlc

Spending Money and Fighting Are Americans' Biggest Regrets – Here's What Else Made the List

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Though Americans believe their decision-making improves with age, one-third of baby boomers still regret something they did — or didn't do – decades ago. http://dlvr.it/TFqQWw

New machine learning model can identify fake news sources more reliably

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Fake news is a perennial problem but really begins to ramp up in the election season as conspiracy theories and misinformation by bad actors aim to manipulate voters. As the US election comes down to the wire in one of the closest races yet, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers have developed a method to help fact-checkers keep up with the increasing volumes of misinformation on social media. http://dlvr.it/TFqJp1

Circle unveils encrypted ERC-20 framework to enhance blockchain privacy

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Inco Network and Circle Research introduced the Confidential ERC-20 Framework, an innovative solution aiming to bring compliant privacy to public blockchains The whitepaper of the new framework, published on Oct. 28, transforms standard ERC-20 tokens into confidential, encrypted versions that shield transaction amounts and balances from public view, meeting regulatory demands for privacy without compromising […] The post Circle unveils encrypted ERC-20 framework to enhance blockchain privacy appeared first on CryptoSlate. http://dlvr.it/TFq6CJ

Artemis 2 astronauts train for emergencies with Orion spacecraft ahead of 2025 moon launch (photos)

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How do you get ready for a moon mission? The Artemis 2 astronauts practiced a day in space ahead of their historic liftoff in 2025 to see what living in the Orion spacecraft is like. http://dlvr.it/TFpzF9

Putin Signs Second Russian Crypto Mining Law as Nation Prepares to Tax Miners

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Vladimir Putin has signed a new law that will “transfer control” of a new Russian crypto mining registry to the country’s tax agency. The post Putin Signs Second Russian Crypto Mining Law as Nation Prepares to Tax Miners appeared first on Cryptonews. http://dlvr.it/TFnf0q

Bitcoin price push through $68K adds strength to SOL, DOGE, RUNE and BGB

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Bitcoin’s bounce back to $68,000 raises the chance of a rally in SOL, DOGE, RUNE and BGB. http://dlvr.it/TFnZ4X

Instagram is lowering video quality for unpopular videos

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The popularity of an Instagram video can affect its actual video quality: According to Adam Mosseri (the Meta executive who leads Instagram and Threads), videos that are more popular get shown in higher quality, while less popular videos get shown in lower quality. In a video (via The Verge), Mosseri said Instagram tries to show […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. http://dlvr.it/TFnVqQ

Porsche Macan Electric Identifies Unresponsive Driver: Watch What It Does Next

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According to this expert, the Porsche Macan Electric has the best ADAS technology on the market. http://dlvr.it/TFnMHX

Golden State Warriors Replace FTX with Coinbase as Official Crypto Partner

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The Golden State Warriors have named Coinbase as their official cryptocurrency partner as crypto companies return to major U.S. sponsorships. The post Golden State Warriors Replace FTX with Coinbase as Official Crypto Partner appeared first on Cryptonews. http://dlvr.it/TFnG46

Red pandas are one of the only animals that can climb down trees headfirst.

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Microsoft set to vote on Bitcoin, Peter Todd hiding, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 20 – 26

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Microsoft shareholders are set to vote on whether it should add Bitcoin to the balance sheet, Peter Todd is hiding in fear: Hodlers Digest. http://dlvr.it/TFmHm8

NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram And Answers For October 27 (#238)

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Looking for some help with Sunday's NYT Strands? An extra hint and all of the answers are right here. http://dlvr.it/TFmCfW

According to a New Study, Ancient Ants Were Farming Long Before Humans Existed

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Ants have been farming fungi since shortly after an asteroid triggered a mass extinction 66 million years ago, according to a study that analyzed genetic data to explore this ancient agriculture, potentially providing lessons for sustainable practices. Humans started farming thousands of years ago, but a new study co-authored by two LSU professors reveals that [...] http://dlvr.it/TFm97F

Humanoid Robot Caught Near Nuclear Weapons

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Social Media Is Going Nuts Over Freddie Freeman’s Once-In-A-Lifetime Grand Slam

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Dodgers first-baseman Freddie Freeman just hit a massive grand slam in the first game of the World Series to go up 1-0 against the Yankees. http://dlvr.it/TFlx2v

The mesosphere is a layer of Earth's atmosphere.

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The Science Behind Inflammation’s Hidden Role in Depression

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New research underscores the role of the immune system in depression, linking inflammation to poor response to standard antidepressants and highlighting the importance of personalized medicine in addressing different biological patterns in depressed individuals. A collaborative study between researchers from the UK and Italy has uncovered new insights into the biological mechanisms of major depressive [...] http://dlvr.it/TFks8r

FTC hits Lyft with $2.1M penalty for luring drivers with false earnings claims

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Lyft has agreed to a $2.1 million settlement proposed by the FTC over the car-hailing company’s “deceptive earnings claims about how much money drivers could expect to make.” As documented in the FTC’s complaint document, Lyft systematically inflated the incomes it advertised to drivers it was attempting to recruit in 2021 and 2022. For instance, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. http://dlvr.it/TFkmyF

Billionaire Michael Saylor Urges Microsoft CEO: Bitcoin Could Drive Trillion-Dollar Growth

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MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor is urging Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to invest in Bitcoin, an October 25 X post from the crypto-focused co-founder says. Saylor's encouragement follows the news that Microsoft is considering investing in the cryptocurrency. The post Billionaire Michael Saylor Urges Microsoft CEO: Bitcoin Could Drive Trillion-Dollar Growth appeared first on Cryptonews. http://dlvr.it/TFkhmg

NASA spent October hoisting a 103-ton simulator section onto a test stand to prep for the next Moon mission

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NASA spent the last two weeks hoisting a 103-ton component onto a simulator and installing it to help prepare for the next Moon missions. Crews fitted the interstage simulator component onto the Thad Cochran Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The connecting section mimics the same SLS (Space Launch System) part that will help protect the rocket’s upper stage, which will propel the Orion spacecraft on its planned Artemis launches. The Thad Cochran Test Stand is where NASA sets up the SLS components and conducts thorough testing to ensure they’ll be safe and operating as intended on the versions that fly into space. The new section was installed onto the B-2 position of the testing center and is now fitted with all the necessary piping, tubing and electrical systems for future test runs. NASA The interstage section will protect electrical and propulsion systems and support the SLS’s EUS (Exploration Upper Stage) in the rocket’s latest design iterat...

China launches new set of classified Yaogan spy satellites (video)

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A Long March 2C rocket launched three Yaogan-43 spy satellites to orbit from southwestern China on Oct. 22, marking the third liftoff of the mysterious satellite series. http://dlvr.it/TFkPTf