Japan breaks record for data transmission speed

[ad_1] Japan BREAKS record for data transmission speed, reaching 319 terabits per second over 1,864 mile optical cable, fast enough to transfer 10,000 HD movies in one second Researchers split a fiber optic cable into four individual cores to increase speed They then send data with a laser and divide it into 552 unique light … Read more

Jumping spiders appear to have a cognitive ability previously only found in vertebrates

[ad_1] Tiny little jumping spiders, with their gorgeous eyes, seem capable of doing something we’ve never seen before in vertebrates: distinguish between animate and inanimate objects. In a new test, wild jumping spiders (Menemerus semilimbatus) behaved differently when presented with simulated objects of both types, in a way that indicated an ability to discern between … Read more

Flood threat decreases, but still expect rain

[ad_1] DETROIT – Good Friday morning! I have two good news today. First, many of us did not have severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon. A line of storms formed just south of the state border, and this served as a de facto “wall” that kept some moisture from advancing northward in our region which in turn … Read more

China reports man hospitalized with bird flu

[ad_1] China announced on Thursday that a man had been hospitalized with bird flu, according to the New York Times. The man tested positive for Avian influenza strain H5N6 on July 6 after having a fever, Chinese state media reported. He is currently hospitalized in Bazhong City. Authorities “activated an emergency response and sterilized the … Read more

Ashton Kutcher had to fly into space. Mila Kunis dissuaded him

[ad_1] In a recent interview with the Cheddar News website, the “Two and a Half Men” actor revealed he was scheduled to join a flight with billionaire Richard Branson’s space travel company – until his other half make him reassess the risk. “When I got married and had kids, my wife basically encouraged that it … Read more

US retail sales in June 2021: gain highlights strong consumer

[ad_1] Retail sales in the United States rose unexpectedly in June, reflecting sizable gains across spending categories and ending a strong quarter for household demand. The value of all retail purchases rose 0.6% last month after declining 1.7% in May, Commerce Department figures showed on Friday. Excluding automobiles, sales jumped 1.3% in June. The increase … Read more

Amazon Alexa voice options now include Shaq and Melissa McCarthy

[ad_1] Those who find Alexa’s default voice too cold can ask the digital assistant to emulate celebrities. Although, in the past, the only A-List impression the AI ​​could make was everyone’s favorite badass, Samuel L. Jackson. Turns out people liked the idea of ​​ordering a weather forecast from a superstar, as Amazon is adding two … Read more

“Hubble is back! Famous Space Telescope Gets New Life After Computer Swap Appears To Solve A Problem | Science

[ad_1] The Hubble Space Telescope, seen here during its initial deployment in 1990 by the Space Shuttle Discovery, appears to have been repaired after another near-death experience. By Daniel CléryChristmas. 16, 2021, 8:00 AM The iconic but old Hubble Space Telescope appears to have been resurrected after being shut down for more than a month … Read more

Manchin signals he will be a team player on spending

[ad_1] His. Joe manchinJoe Manchin Black Caucus Chairman Arrested on Capitol Hill Over Voting Rights Protest Speeches Not Enough: Biden Must Abandon Bipartism And Endorse Filibuster Schumer Holds Key Vote on Biparty Deal MORE (W.Va.), a crucial centrist vote in the Democratic caucus, signals his colleagues that he will not derail a $ 3.5 trillion … Read more