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A Silicon Valley chip company is tackling one of AI's biggest problems: the massive amount of energy needed to power it. D-Matrix has raised nearly $500 million to build chips that could make AI faster, cheaper, and far more sustainable.
In 1997, a San Francisco chef refused to let Keanu Reeves skip the line, then mistook him for Sean Connery. When The Matrix star returned decades later, he turned the whole embarrassing moment into movie magic.
A massive electric aircraft just completed a breakthrough test flight that brings us closer to clean, quiet air travel. AutoFlight's Matrix seats 10 passengers and could revolutionize both cargo transport and emergency response.
A massive electric aircraft just proved it can safely fly alongside other vehicles, bringing us closer to a future of flying taxis and cargo delivery. The V5000 Matrix seats 10 passengers and dwarfs every other electric aircraft in development.
A gigantic electric drone the size of a small airplane just completed a test flight in China, carrying enough seats for 10 passengers and showing what the future of flying taxis might actually look like. The 5-ton Matrix aircraft could transform how we travel through cities, though experts say we're still a few years away from booking our first sky ride.
Scientists discovered why women face twice the risk of Alzheimer's disease as men, and the breakthrough points to a promising new treatment approach. The hidden space between brain cells becomes vulnerable when estrogen drops during menopause.
After his sister's leukemia diagnosis in 1991, Keanu Reeves became her full-time caretaker and launched a private foundation that has supported children's hospitals and cancer research for over two decades. He's donated millions and refuses to attach his name to the work.
A Chinese startup just proved that affordable air travel for groups might be closer than we think. AutoFlight's new flying car carries 10 passengers and costs 90% less to operate than traditional helicopters.
New research in mice reveals how estrogen loss during menopause affects the brain's communication network, potentially explaining why two-thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women. The discovery validates what many women experience and opens doors for future treatments.
Your kidneys have a clever repair trick: they temporarily stiffen to attract healing cells, then relax once the damage is fixed. This discovery could revolutionize treatment for kidney injuries affecting millions worldwide.
The Emmy-winning "Sopranos" star is opening up about managing his mental health through simple daily practices. His honesty about depression and recovery is helping break down stigma around mental illness.
Scientists in Germany just broke their own world record by creating a solar panel that converts more than a third of sunlight into electricity. The breakthrough could make solar power even more effective for everyday use.
Brazil just committed to slashing carbon emissions by nearly 12% over the next decade using biofuels instead of fossil fuels. The ambitious plan will expand ethanol, biodiesel, and biomethane across the country's transportation sector.
Lagos State just released ₦5 billion (roughly $3 million USD) in zero-collateral loans to help cooperative-based small businesses grow. The funds come with a generous 9% interest rate and three years to repay.
A revolutionary stem cell treatment helped babies with severe spina bifida avoid wheelchairs and hit major milestones. Four-year-old Toby is now walking, running, and jumping after receiving the groundbreaking patch before birth.
MIT researchers built microscopic silicon structures that perform calculations using excess heat instead of electricity. The breakthrough could make our devices far more energy efficient while turning waste into useful work.
Western Australia is transforming its social housing system for the first time in seven decades, putting domestic violence survivors and homeless people at the front of the line. The new approach ranks applications by urgency rather than wait time, offering hope to thousands facing immediate danger.
A massive wind farm in northern Chile just started sending clean energy to the grid, powering the equivalent of 166,000 homes. The timing couldn't be better: these turbines generate electricity at night when solar panels go dark.
A Chinese company just flew the world's largest electric flying taxi, and it can carry up to 10 passengers across nearly 1,000 miles. The successful test brings us closer to a future where hopping into an air taxi is as normal as catching an Uber.
Scientists at UC San Diego have uncovered a natural defense mechanism that helps prevent breast cancer from spreading to other parts of the body. The discovery could lead to new treatments and improve screening for patients taking certain medications.
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