ERROR REDUCTION IN QUANTUM COMPUTING
Since 2023, over 3,000 volunteers have searched satellite images for clouds; their answers are helping scientists check what computers miss
Thousands of volunteers are analyzing satellite images to assist in accurate cloud classification and detection. The CloudCatcher project aims to enhance the understanding of cloud patterns and their effects on climate. Human input provides valuable data to refine the capabilities of automated systems used in cloud detection. This collaboration showcases the growing trend of involving the public in environmental research efforts.
COP31: Limiting 1.5°C overshoot, speeding up electrification emerge as top priorities
Limiting the duration and extent of a global temperature overshoot beyond the 1.5°C threshold and accelerating electrification have emerged as key priorities at COP31 in Antalya. The Turkiye-Australia leadership wants these issues included in the conference's negotiated cover decision, while also demonstrating that international cooperation on climate action remains effective.
Is AI selloff a window to buy? Morgan Stanley sees multiple buying opportunities on Wall Street
Morgan Stanley sees the recent AI stock selloff as an overreaction and recommends selectively buying the dip across hyperscalers, semiconductor and infrastructure companies. The brokerage expects some US data centre projects to shift from 2028 to 2029 following Democratic election victories, potentially extending the AI capital expenditure cycle and reshaping investment opportunities.
Quantum could solve AI energy drain, says tech founder
Quantum computers could curb the vast energy demands of artificial intelligence data centres with their ability to run complex calculations, one of the tech's pioneers told AFP. Australian startup Diraq is conducting the first field test worldwide putting a small quantum computer based on a silicon chip in a commercial data centre in Sydney. Diraq's computer installed in Equinix's Sydney data centre has eight quantum bits, or qubits, on a silicon chip.
Ode to a compassionate algorithm: Philanthropists are backing AI for public good
From Flipkart’s Binny Bansal to Chrys Capital’s Ashish Dhawan and Karishma Sanghvi of Sun Pharma, a growing number of entrepreneurs are writing cheques for AI that can diagnose diseases, empower teachers, modernise courts and strengthen public services, betting that the technology can create social returns as significant as commercial ones.
Horoscope Today, November 9, 2026: Cancer Reviews Home Expenses, Leo Gains Through Communication, Virgo Plans Savings
Today focuses on domestic stability, active communication, and structured resource management. The Moon in Libra highlights home workspace organization, short-distance business travel, and detailed financial administration. Avoid hasty expenditures or impulse shopping, and maintain clear communication with family and colleagues. Cancer can build home-front security; Leo can lead dynamic presentations and track micro-expenses; and Virgo can audit financial portfolios and clear administrative paperwork.
Tamil Nadu's TB care initiative records at least 38% reduction in deaths
As part of the study done by ICMR National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE) and Tamil Nadu State TB Cell, the reduction was observed under the Tamil Nadu Kasanoi Erappila Thittam (TNKET), a state-specific programme aimed at making the state TB-death-free, the researchers said.
Horoscope Today, November 8, 2026: Cancer Seeks Emotional Clarity, Leo Embraces New Possibilities and Virgo Focuses on Balance This Diwali
Today focuses on domestic foundations, active communication, and structured resource management. The Moon in Libra highlights home workspace organization, client outreach, and detailed financial administration. Avoid hasty expenditures or impulse shopping, and maintain clear communication with family and colleagues. Cancer can build home-front stability; Leo can lead dynamic presentations and manage short trips; and Virgo can organize financial portfolios and clear administrative paperwork.
USDA to launch AI tool to check crop production data after errors
After the USDA discovered errors in its corn data from September, officials determined the AI tool would have flagged the problem and decided to use it on the crop production report due on November 10, USDA Under Secretary Scott Hutchins said in an interview.
Microsoft is winding down Oracle deal to rent AI cloud capacity: Bloomberg
Microsoft is winding down an arrangement to rent AI computing from Oracle as part of a larger reassessment of billions of dollars in cloud partnerships, Bloomberg news reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
India plans to cut visa categories from 13 to 9 and reduce application form fields by 70%
In a significant turn of events, India's Union Home Ministry is undertaking a major overhaul of the country's visa system, reducing the existing 13 categories down to just 9 while revamping the application process to enhance user experience.
End of reign of error? Expect Veto Corleone
Donald Trump finds himself navigating turbulent waters post-midterm elections, with his policies under intense scrutiny, particularly regarding inflation and tariffs. While his presidential veto carries weight, concerns rise over its practicality in effective governance. The looming two years threaten potential institutional sabotage, leaving the future of Trumpism hanging in a balance as it grapples with ongoing grievances and dwindling electoral support.
Government prepares draft sustainable aviation fuels policy; moots mandatory blending in ATF from 2027
The civil aviation ministry has circulated the draft National Policy on Sustainable Aviation Fuels which mandates use of only indigenously manufactured SAF to be blended with Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).
Is Sabrina Pasterski the next Einstein? Meet the physicist who built her own aircraft at 12 and is exploring Einstein’s biggest unanswered questions about gravity
Sabrina Pasterski's journey from building an aircraft as a teenager to studying Einstein's biggest unanswered questions has drawn attention to her work in physics. The MIT graduate now researches quantum gravity, black holes and space-time at Canada's Perimeter Institute. She also leads an $8 million research initiative exploring how gravity and quantum mechanics could fit together.
Uttar Pradesh to launch state Quantum Mission, steps up push for AI and robotics
The state of Uttar Pradesh is gearing up to launch a transformative Quantum Mission, poised to bolster its technology framework. By focusing on quantum technology within a broader digital transformation agenda, the initiative aims to ignite innovation. At the ETGovernment AI Vision Conclave, leading industry figures explored the adoption of AI, investment avenues, and workforce readiness.
Amazon layoffs to 'improve efficiency': What they mean for employees & how they compare with job cuts at Microsoft, Netflix and Oracle across Big Tech
Amazon layoffs: Amazon has cut around 250 jobs in its devices and services division, primarily in software development, as it looks to streamline operations and align staffing with product priorities. The latest layoffs add to more than 31,000 job cuts announced across several rounds since October 2025, including reductions in its retail business. The move comes amid wider workforce changes at tech giants such as Microsoft, Netflix and Oracle, as companies reassess costs and investment priorities.
German startup NVision shows new path to quantum computing chips in Nature paper
Startups and tech giants such as Microsoft and IBM alike are racing to build quantum computers that hold the promise of solving problems that would take conventional machines thousands of years. But NVision, which has raised more than $155 million in funding from firms such as Abbott Laboratories, made the discovery published on Wednesday while working in an entirely different field: improving medical devices.
QClairvoyance's quantum chemistry bet: Transitioning from research to pharma partnerships
QClairvoyance Quantum Labs has performed chemically precise simulations of eight small molecules on an actual quantum computer, marking progress towards drug discovery applications.
Intel to buy quantum firm Classiq for about $2.3 billion: Report
The Israeli startup would also add quantum processors to Intel's lineup, which already includes central processing units and graphics processors. Intel said it plans to keep Classiq's software compatible with other companies' hardware after the deal closes.
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