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Rajeev Pillay

Postdoctoral Fellow in Ecology, University of Northern British Columbia

Ravaged jungle: just 25% of the world’s surviving tropical rainforests are in good condition

Dec 10, 2024 05:01 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature

We are now in the middle of the sixth mass extinction, caused by our emergence as a planet-shaping force. Species are going extinct far faster than the average natural rate of loss. In response, conservationists are...

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Economy

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OpenAI, Microsoft AI Cloud Pact Under Fire: Google Presses FTC to Unravel Exclusive Grip on Future Tech

Google is urging the FTC to break Microsofts exclusive OpenAI AI cloud arrangement, citing antitrust concerns and intensifying industry scrutiny. As regulators probe Microsofts market practices, rivals seek a fair chance...

CPI Report Release: Key to Future Fed Policies and Market Movements

The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report is scheduled for release today, December 11, 2024, at 8:30 AM ET. Analysts are paying close attention to this report because it could greatly influence the Federal Reserves...

GM Dumps $10B Cruise Robotaxi Bet, Shifts Gears on Self-Driving Future

General Motors has called time on its $10 billion Cruise robotaxi project, marking a major shift in its autonomous driving ambitions. The automakers decision comes amid fierce competition, regulatory hurdles, and efforts...

AI Safety Gaps Exposed: US Official Says Evolving Tech Threatens Cybersecurity and Oversight

Policymakers are facing tough decisions on AI safety as rapidly evolving technology creates cybersecurity risks and oversight gaps. A US official emphasized the need for industry collaboration to address synthetic content...

Politics

How will Donald Trump tackle opioid addiction treatment in 2025?

Former President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious plan to address the ongoing opioid epidemic, focusing on expanding access to treatment and prevention programs. His strategy for 2025 includes a $10 billion federal...

What are Donald Trump’s plans for the Peace Corps in 2025?

Former President Donald Trump has announced bold plans to overhaul the Peace Corps in 2025, aiming to expand its scope and modernize its operations. These reforms, according to Trump, are intended to bolster the agencys...

How will Donald Trump address urban traffic congestion in 2025?

Former President Donald Trump has introduced a multifaceted plan to tackle the growing issue of traffic congestion in urban areas across the United States. His ambitious 2025 strategy focuses on leveraging cutting-edge...

What are Donald Trump’s strategies for improving college graduation rates in 2025?

Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a detailed strategy to boost college graduation rates across the United States in 2025. His ambitious plan targets key areas such as financial aid reform, enhanced student...

Science

Astronomers have pinpointed the origin of mysterious repeating radio bursts from space

Slowly repeating bursts of intense radio waves from space have puzzled astronomers since they were discovered in 2022. In new research, we have for the first time tracked one of these pulsating signals back to its...

How is Donald Trump prioritizing funding for cancer research in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has announced a major initiative to prioritize funding for cancer research in 2025, pledging billions in federal support to combat one of the worlds leading causes of death. The plan includes...

How will Donald Trump address renewable energy research funding in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has revealed plans to reshape the U.S. renewable energy landscape in 2025, sparking debates about the administrations commitment to combating climate change. While Trumps previous term focused...

Tiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity

When you think of electric fields, you likely think of electricity the stuff that makes modern life possible by powering everything from household appliances to cellphones. Researchers have been studying the principles of...

Their DNA survives in diverse populations across the world – but who were the Denisovans?

It started with a finger bone found in a cave in the Altai mountains in Siberia in the late 2000s. Thanks to advances in DNA analysis, this was all that was required for scientists to be able to identify an entirely new...

Technology

Tesla Model Q Teases BYD Dolphin Rivalry With Sub-$30K Price, Analysts Expect Game-Changing Impact

Teslas rumored Model Q hatchback, with a sub-$30K price, targets BYD Dolphin and Volkswagen ID.3 in the affordable EV segment. The anticipated H1 2025 launch has analysts revising stock price targets, hinting at a...

OpenAI’s Sora Turbo Takes on Meta and Google with Stunning 1080p Text-to-Video Features

OpenAIs latest move in AI innovation introduces Sora Turbo, a cutting-edge text-to-video tool for ChatGPT Plus users. With HD capabilities and robust safety measures, Sora enters a competitive space dominated by Google and...

Wall Street Shudders as Nvidia Stumbles on China Probe, Markets Brace for Inflation Shockwaves

Wall Streets main indexes dipped Monday as Nvidia plummeted following a Chinese antimonopoly investigation. Investors grew jittery ahead of critical U.S. inflation readings due midweek, raising questions about the Federal...

US House Corners Huawei, ZTE Under National Security Spotlight, Fueling $3B Cleansing Effort

The U.S. House of Representatives is backing a $3 billion initiative to purge Huawei and ZTE devices from domestic wireless networks. Lawmakers say the measure will strengthen national security, preserve rural...
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