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Google AI tool predicts danger of genetic mutations
AFP, Published on 20/09/2023
» WASHINGTON - Researchers at Google DeepMind, the tech giant's artificial intelligence arm, on Tuesday introduced a tool that predicts whether genetic mutations are likely to cause harm, a breakthrough that could help research into rare diseases.
Star Trek style translators step closer to reality at gadget show
AFP, Published on 10/01/2019
» LAS VEGAS - Once confined to the realms of science fiction, near real-time translation devices that whisper discretely into your ear during a conversation are finally coming of age thanks to leaps in AI and cloud computing.
Trio of Mars missions in the starting blocks
AFP, Published on 10/07/2020
» PARI: "We have lift-off, we have lift-off!"
Netflix's 'Lupin' marks rise of international TV content
AFP, Published on 24/01/2021
» NEW YORK - The success of the French crime series "Lupin" on Netflix, riding on the heels of hit Spanish show "Money Heist," may hint at a waning of US dominance on the small screen as ambitious European, Latin American and South Korean players kick down the doors on streaming platforms.
More chores for Amazon's Alexa, and a new (celebrity) voice
AFP, Published on 26/09/2019
» SEATTLE: Amazon unveiled a lineup of new Alexa-powered products on Wednesday extending from homes and cars to wearable devices, and a celebrity voice option for the popular digital assistant.
Interracial couples stand out in post-apartheid S.Africa
AFP, Published on 23/04/2019
» JOHANNESBURG - Less than 40 years ago, Mpho Mojapelo and his wife Cheryl might have gone to jail.
Australia end England women's 30-game unbeaten run
AFP, Published on 12/04/2023
» LONDON - Australia upset England women 2-0 in a friendly at Brentford on Tuesday, to end the Lionesses' 30-match unbeaten streak.
Loco for Lorca: UK theatre fuels passion for Spanish
AFP, Published on 16/12/2022
» LONDON: "That Lorca is completely bonkers," says the actress in Spanish, prompting laughter from a group of British teenagers at London's Cervantes Theatre.
From NKorea to UK election candidate: defector fights for 'voiceless'
AFP, Published on 07/02/2021
» LONDON - Jihyun Park shares the civic concerns of any other would-be town councillor in Britain, from local education to potholes in the roads. But she is unique in one regard: no other candidate has fled North Korea.
Health fears over Beluga whale spotted in France's Seine river
AFP, Published on 05/08/2022
» RENNES (FRANCE) - A beluga whale that swam up France's Seine river appears to be underweight and officials are worried about its health, regional authorities said Thursday.