# Science
US universities restrict teaching of Plato due to ban on "racial and gender ideology"
At Texas A&M University, a philosophy professor was advised to reduce or remove Plato's texts from his course due to new rules restricting discussion of race and gender, sparking a debate about the limits of academic freedom.
AI boom has added more than half a trillion dollars to the wealth of US tech billionaires, with Musk leading the way
The investment rush around artificial intelligence companies has increased the combined wealth of the top 10 US tech billionaires to almost $2.5 trillion. Elon Musk was the biggest winner, and the Nvidia CEO's wealth increased by $41.8bn
Nvidia signs a record $20 billion deal for assets of Groq startup
Nvidia has agreed to acquire the assets of startup Groq for approximately $20 billion in cash. It is the largest deal in the company's history and strengthens its position in the AI inference and real-time segment
European Ariane 6 rocket launches Galileo satellites into orbit for the first time
Ariane 6 launches for the fifth time and delivers the first pair of Galileo navigation satellites for the European positioning system
Kyivstar and Starlink satellite communication is now available for iPhone in Ukraine
Users of iPhone 13 and newer models have access to Kyivstar's Starlink Direct to Cell technology, which works even without terrestrial coverage
Ukrainian drones to be mass-produced in Germany for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
A Ukrainian and German company are setting up a joint venture that will establish the first industrial production of Ukrainian drones in Europe. All drones will be manufactured for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Adobe has made Photoshop and Acrobat available in ChatGPT
Adobe has integrated its key applications into ChatGPT, allowing users to edit photos and documents directly in the chat for free
A jug containing over 40,000 Roman coins dating back ~1800 years has been found in France
Archaeologists in the village of Senon have discovered three amphorae that served as ‘piggy banks’ in the homes of the ancient Romans — the find provides new insights into everyday life at that time.
In Hawaii, the Kilauea volcano spewed lava and ash 300 metres into the air – video
The Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii has erupted again, sending huge fountains of lava and ash into the air, posing a threat to the surrounding areas and population.
Archaeologists have discovered a 13-meter scroll of the Book of the Dead — a unique relic of Ancient Egypt
A 43-foot (about 13 m) scroll of the Book of the Dead has been found in Egypt — one of the most complete and largest artifacts in history. The find provides new details about the religious beliefs and burial rituals of the ancient Egyptians.
Astronomers have discovered one of the largest ‘cosmic filaments’ — the structure spans 50 million light years
Scientists have discovered an extremely gigantic rotating structure in the universe — a ‘cosmic filament’ about 50 million light years long.
Artificial intelligence could spiral out of control by 2030, scientists warn
Scientists, including those from the AI Institute, warn that if the development of algorithms is not restricted, artificial intelligence could become uncontrollable and capable of acting independently by 2030, posing risks to humanity.
