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Physicists at the University of Bath have developed a new generation of specialised optical fibre to tackle the data transmission challenges expected to arise in the future era of quantum computing. Bright light is guided through optical fibre manufactured at the University of Bath. Image credit: Cameron McCurry, University of Bath Quantum technology promises to provide unparalleled computing power to solve complex logical problems, develop new medicines, and provide unbreakable encryption techniques for secure communications. However, the cable networks currently used to transmit information around the world may not be ideal for quantum communication due to the solid core of…
Have fun with science at STEAM camps at South Orangetown School of Tappan ZeeTappan Zee High School hosted South Orangetown School’s Summer STEAM Camp on July 9, 2024 for students learning about science, technology and engineering.During South Orangetown School’s Summer STEAM Camp at Tappan Zee High School, students learn about science, technology and engineering through hands-on, fun projects.Coordinator Samantha Levin runs the summer camp for students in grades K-8 in the district.”We have science classes like air science and acoustics. We have technology and robotics classes. We have automotive and airplane engineering classes, art and mindfulness classes. We want students…
Theta Capital Management BVAMSTERDAM, July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Theta Capital Management, Europe’s largest blockchain venture capital investment firm, is pleased to announce that it will host its 8th annual Legends4Legends charity conference in Amsterdam on October 17th this year.Investment professionals from family offices, institutional investors, asset managers and private banks can apply for limited spaces to participate in a discussion on the potential and investment opportunities of blockchain technology. Attendance is free for approved professional investors. No other one-day event brings together so many global thought leaders from the blockchain industry with the aim of enabling traditional investors…
As reported by Marketbeat, Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE – Get Free Report ) has received a consensus recommendation of Moderate Buy from the 13 rating firms covering the stock. 1 analyst has rated the stock with a Sell recommendation, 1 with a Hold recommendation, and 11 with a Buy recommendation. The average 1-year target price of analysts who have rated the stock in the past year is $137.31. Several equities analysts have recently commented on GWRE stock. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on Guidewire Software from $146.00 to $170.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in…
Podcasts currently have a significant reach but a relatively small number of creators. While not every business needs to start a podcast, this shows that audio is an untapped avenue for growth. The problem, of course, is that audiences don’t want any old audio. The quality of the content and recording has to be good enough that people want to listen. While writing content is important, producing high-quality audio is notoriously difficult. The cost, time, and technical expertise are what keep many writers from getting into the audio business. At the same time, innovative marketing-leading startups know how important their…
As athletes from around the world compete for gold medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris in 2024, the 30th Olympic Games could become the biggest cybersecurity risk in history, as cybercriminals fine-tune their own game plan for hacking, attacking and exploiting the biggest event on the planet. “We’ve seen a surge in cybercrime and cyberthreats in recent years. And this is the biggest show on the planet, not just in the sporting world, but probably the biggest event on the planet, so it’s obviously going to be a target for people to disrupt for a variety of…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You’re reading this now from Entrepreneur India, the international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Shyam Menon’s career in venture capital is a testament to his dedication to deep tech and sustainability. Starting his career in 2008 with Conduit Ventures, Shyam honed his expertise in deep science and energy technology investments across Europe. He then moved to Nadatur Holdings in Singapore, where he focused on sustainability investments in South and Southeast Asia.Returning to India in 2012, Menon co-founded Infuse Ventures, a climate tech focused fund, and by 2018, he co-founded Bharat Innovation Fund (BIF)…
Vision 60, a quadruped robot developed by Gostrobotics. (Photo provided by Nex1) On July 29, LIG Nex1 announced that it had acquired 60% of all shares in Ghostrobotics, a leading US quadrupedal robot company, in collaboration with Korea Investment Private Equity (KIPE). LIG Nex1 established an acquisition company, LNGR LLC, to acquire Ghost Robotics. The company completed all investment procedures, including approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), on July 26 (local time). As a result, the company secured a 60% stake in Ghost Robotics. This 60% stake is worth approximately 332 billion won…
NEEDHAM, Mass., July 29, 2024 – The market for artificial intelligence (AI) platform software is expected to grow rapidly in 2023 and maintain its significant momentum as AI adoption expands across many industries. According to a new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC), worldwide revenue from AI platform software is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.6% over the forecast period 2023-2028, reaching $153 billion in 2028. “The AI platform market shows no signs of slowing down. Rapid innovation in generative AI is changing how companies think about products, how they develop and deploy AI…
Essential AI-enabled skills everyone needs for tomorrow’s jobsAdobe Stock Thanks to AI, work will look very different in the near future: According to the World Economic Forum, by 2030, 85 million jobs will be affected by AI, and millions of new jobs that don’t exist yet will be created. In a world where the pace of change is accelerating dramatically, it will be our skills, not our education, work history or past achievements, that define our worth. Realistically speaking, employers will be less interested in what we knew or achieved in the past and more interested in how we can…