Distant blazar discovery supports rapid black hole formation in early universe https://phys.org/news/2024-12-distant-blazar-discovery-rapid-black.html Astronomers have discovered an important piece of the puzzle of how supermassive black holes were able to grow so quickly in the early universe: a special kind of active galactic nucleus so distant that its light has taken more than 12.9 billion years to reach us. This so-called blazar serves as a statistical marker: its existence implies the presence of a large but hidden population of similar objects, all of which should emit powerful particle jets. originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/817524

Globalist's war against DECENTRALIZATION seeks to control through manipulations

The globalist war against DECENTRALIZATION seeks to control you through food, money and knowledge manipulations

Brighteon.com is a leading online free platform that empowers free speech, allowing individuals to freely share videos and express their thoughts w...

- US Military Drones Over New Jersey and New York (0:03) - Potential Use of Drones for False Flag Attacks (1:42) - Deployment of Dirty Bomb Material (3:19) - Bio-Weapons and Agricultural Bio-Weapons (5:07) - Turning Human Beings into Bio-Weapons (7:30) - Promotion of Health Products (10:02) - Preparation for Potential Nuclear War (13:50) - Supporting Health Ranger Store and Platforms (15:21) originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/812293

Former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower, 26, found dead in S.F.

Client Challenge

A former OpenAI employee has been found dead at his San Francisco apartmnent and officials determined he took his own life, months after he spoke to the New York Times about his view that his former employer's AI programs violated copyright law. originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/808975

Encrypted Chat Service Seized, 2.3M+ Messages Deciphered

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Encrypted Chat Service Seized, 2.3M+ Messages Deciphered

Authorities read encrypted messages on Matrix in real-time, detailing money laundering, arms trafficking, and drug trafficking schemes.

The invite-only encrypted messaging service known as Matrix was intercepted and taken down on Tuesday, according to reports from international authorities. The investigation, dubbed Operation Passionflower, was run by European authorities who monitored messages on Matrix for three months, gathered intel, and ultimately took down the platform. Over 2.3 million messages in 33 different languages from 8,000 accounts were intercepted and read. originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/796711

President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden

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President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden

The decision, which was first reported by NBC News, is a reversal for the president, who repeatedly said he would not use his authority to pardon h...

Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Sunday night, a reversal for the president, who repeatedly said he would not use his executive authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence. "I believe in the justice system, but as I have wrestled with this, I also believe raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice — and once I made this decision this weekend, there was no sense in delaying it further. I hope Americans will understand why a father and a President would come to this decision," Biden said in a statement. originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/790889

China hits record-breaking 1.85 terabytes of data storage in diamonds

Interesting Engineering

China hits record-breaking 1.85 terabytes of data storage in diamonds

To demonstrate the capabilities of their diamond storage system, the researchers encoded a famous sequence of photographs.

Think of a future where our distant descendants, perhaps even a new species evolved from humanity, could access and experience the history of our civilization in a way we can barely comprehend today. This mindblowing idea may turn into a reality soon. A new study suggests that diamond-based storage technology could preserve vast amounts of information for millions of years. Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China have set a new record for diamond storage density, achieving 1.85 terabytes per cubic centimeter. originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/788752

Israel-Lebanon latest: Biden confirms Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal agreed

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First day of truce appears to hold as UN chief hails 'ray of hope'

Thousands of families displaced by the conflict are travelling home hours after an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect.

While many are welcoming this ceasefire deal, there has been some hesitation from residents of southern Lebanon. Displaced from her village in southern Lebanon, Alia, a mother of twin girls, said she hoped for a ceasefire so she could go back home with her family, but was sceptical about the ceasefire being honoured. originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/784149

A reversible biological mechanism behind drug-induced cognitive deficits found https://www.psypost.org/neuroscientists-identify-a-reversible-biological-mechanism-behind-drug-induced-cognitive-deficits/ Researchers from the University of California, San Diego, have identified a shared mechanism in the brain that explains how different drugs, such as methamphetamine and PCP (commonly known as “angel dust”), result in similar cognitive impairments, including memory loss. The study, published in Nature Communications, reveals that these drugs cause neurons in the medial prefrontal cortex to alter the way they communicate through a process called neurotransmitter switching. originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/778795

The Radical Plan to Build a Spaceship to Carry Humans For Generations

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The Radical Plan to Build a Spaceship to Carry Humans For Generations

The dream of traversing the depths of space and planting the seed of human civilization on another planet has existed for generations.

The dream of traversing the depths of space and planting the seed of human civilization on another planet has existed for generations. For long as we've known that most stars in the Universe are likely to have their own system of planets, there have been those who advocated that we explore them (and even settle on them). originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/770699

AI-powered ECG model predicts heart disease risk with precision

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AI-powered ECG model predicts heart disease risk with precision

A new AI-enhanced ECG model, AIRE, accurately predicts mortality and heart disease risk, providing clinicians with actionable, patient-specific ins...

In a recent study published in the journal The Lancet, researchers developed and validated a novel artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced electrocardiography (ECG) model capable of leveraging patients’ medical histories and imaging results to accurately predict mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/764227

Ancient Greek Temple of Poseidon finally found after 2,600 Years

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Scientists discover 2,600 year-old Greek Temple of Poseidon

Archaeologists working near the coastal village of Samikon have unearthed a monumental temple dedicated to Poseidon, the god of the sea.

In the Western Peloponnese, archaeologists have unearthed a monumental discovery that reshapes the understanding of ancient Greek religious practices. Near the coastal village of Samikon, a sprawling temple complex, believed to be dedicated to Poseidon, the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, has come to light. originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/763847

Rep. Massie Introduces Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act to "End the Fed"

Congressman Thomas Massie

Rep. Massie Introduces Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act to "End the Fed"

Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) announces the introduction of H.R. 8421, the Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act. Rep. Massie's legislation abolishes the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and the Federal Reserve banks. It also repeals the Federal Reserve Act, the 1913 law that created the Federal Reserve System. originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/756557

NASA says that warp drive is getting closer to reality https://www.thebrighterside.news/space/nasa-says-that-warp-drive-is-getting-closer-to-reality/ The sci-fi TV series Star Trek has captivated audiences since it first aired, blending real-life science with fiction in ways that have sparked technological innovations. One of the most fascinating concepts presented in the series is warp drive, an idea that has challenged Einstein’s Theory of Relativity by proposing travel at speeds exceeding that of light. originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/755321

Linus Torvalds ousts Russians from Linux; now building sovereign Linux in Russia

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Linus Torvalds kicked the Russians out of Linux, now they

Kneejerk announcement or a serious plan, time will tell.

The Russian Ministry of Digital Development has sprung into action with plans to create its own Linux community. Admitting that the decision was precipitated by the recent expelling of 11 Russian developers involved in the development of the Linux kernel, the Ministry slammed the “act of discrimination” against Russians and underlined the need to “build our own alternative structure,” in a statement given to [RBC](rbc.ru). originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/752723

Cloudflare's Short-Lived SSH Access, Eliminates the Need for SSH Credentials

Cloudflare Introduces Short-Lived SSH Access, Eliminating the Need for SSH Credentials - InfoQ

Cloudflare recently announced Access for Infrastructure SSH, a feature that replaces traditional SSH keys with short-lived certificates. The new option leverages BastionZero’s integration into Cloudflare One and reduces the complexity of managing SSH keys while enhancing security by substituting long-term SSH keys with temporary, ephemeral certificates originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/752705

Black Holes and Dark Energy May be Connected, as Potential Link Emerges

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Black Holes and Dark Energy May be Connected, as Potential Link Emerges Between Two Cosmic Mysteries

New research proposes a profound connection between two of the universe’s greatest mysteries: black holes and dark energy.

New research proposes a profound connection between two of the universe’s greatest mysteries: black holes and dark energy. According to a recent paper by an international research team, dark energy—the mysterious force that constitutes about 70% of the universe—may be a byproduct of black hole formation. originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/747789

CrowdStrike And Fortinet Join Forces To Stop Threats Across Networks & Endpoints https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonybradley/2024/10/28/crowdstrike-and-fortinet-join-forces-to-stop-threats-across-networks-and-endpoints/ In an ambitious move to tackle the increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape, CrowdStrike and Fortinet announced a partnership. This collaboration merges CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform with Fortinet’s FortiGate next-generation firewalls, aiming to offer seamless, end-to-end protection that spans networks, applications, and devices. originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/744426

Satoshi Nakamoto Statue In Lugano Is Inspiring

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Satoshi Nakamoto Statue In Lugano Is Inspiring

Lugano's new disappearing Satoshi Nakamoto statue is a beautiful tribute to Bitcoin's anonymous founder.

Lugano's new disappearing Satoshi Nakamoto statue is a beautiful tribute to Bitcoin's anonymous founder. originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/741882

BRICS officially adds 13 new nations to the alliance as partner countries

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BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) on X

JUST IN: BRICS officially adds 13 new nations to the alliance as partner countries (not full members). 🇩🇿 Algeria 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇴...

🇩🇿 Algeria 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan 🇻🇳 Vietnam originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/737470

Russian President Putin has been gifted a mock-up of a "BRICS bill" in Kazan

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JUST IN: Russian President Putin has been gifted a mock-up of a "BRICS bill" at BRICS summit in Kazan.

 originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/737242