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Aerial footage from Elgeyo-Marakwet County shows massive mudslides and flash flooding stretching over vast distances., Aerial footage from Elgeyo-Marakwet County shows massive mudslides and flash flooding stretching over vast distances. Heavy rains have triggered landslides in Kenya’s western Rift Valley region, killing at least 21 people and destroying more thanContinue Reading

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Scientists in Japan have discovered Physalia mikazuki, a previously unknown species of Portuguese man-of-war, in northern waters for the first time. DNA and anatomical analysis confirmed it as distinct from tropical relatives. Ocean simulations suggest warming currents transported it northward, offering new clues about changing ecosystems. The find underscores bothContinue Reading

Nvidia researchers unlock 4-bit LLM training that matches 8-bit performance

Researchers at Nvidia have developed a novel approach to train large language models (LLMs) in 4-bit quantized format while maintaining their stability and accuracy at the level of high-precision models. Their technique, NVFP4, makes it possible to train models that not only outperform other leading 4-bit formats but match the performance of the larger 8-bitContinue Reading

PBS celebrates 25 years of the ISS with NOVA’s ‘Operation Space Station’ on Nov. 5

NOVA’s “Operation Space Station” arrives November on PBS. (Image credit: NOVA) Celebrating the lasting legacy of our planet’s off-world laboratory since it was first inserted into orbit in 2000, NOVA presents a two-part exploration of the venerable International Space Station with “Operation Space Station” on Nov. 5, 2025 and Nov. 12, 2025. This NOVA ProductionContinue Reading

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Grindr teamed up with queer designer CHRISHABANA to deliver a collection of provocative, high-fashion accessories that push boundaries and celebrate desire. Chains, harnesses, and jockstraps take center stage, offering wearers a chance to flaunt confidence, kink, and personal style in equal measure. The collaboration merges queer culture with couture, transformingContinue Reading