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Portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing was created by Ai-Da, one of the most advanced robots in the world
A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing has become the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching US$1.08m (£566,000, A$1.63m) in New York on Thursday.
The 2.2 metre (7.5 feet) portrait, titled A.I. God. Portrait of Alan Turing, was created by Ai-Da,...
Moderate exercise such as brisk walking may almost halve new mothers’ risk of major depression, analysis suggests
Doing more than an hour of moderate intensity exercise each week may reduce the severity of “baby blues” and almost halve the risk of new mothers developing major clinical depression, the largest analysis of evidence suggests.
However, researchers behind the study acknowledged that...
He was also behind the company’s “Welcome,” “File’s done” and “Goodbye” messages.
In a major escalation over unpaid debt, Eskom has warned it may soon start interrupting power supply to Joburg.
The Kremlin did not bother to hide its efforts to influence the 2024 presidential election, as it did in the past.
Scientists studying DNA find one person in scene of cowering family was a man and not a ‘mother’
It is a tragic moment, frozen in time: a family of four shelters beneath a staircase as ash and pumice rains down on Pompeii. But now scientists studying DNA from the victims say this famous scene is not what it seems, with the “mother” of the group actually a man.
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in...
Pollution is affecting the climate, biodiversity, ecosystems, ocean acidification and human health, according to analysis
Plastic pollution is changing the processes of the entire Earth system, exacerbating climate change, biodiversity loss, ocean acidification, and the use of freshwater and land, according to scientific analysis.
Plastic must not be treated as a waste problem alone, the...
Original purpose of King Arthur’s Hall is a mystery and archaeologists say it is unique anywhere in Europe
An enigmatic stone and turf structure on Bodmin Moor that was previously thought to be a medieval animal pen has been found to be 4,000 years older – and unique anywhere in Europe.
The rectangular monument was built not in the early medieval period to corral livestock, as recorded by...
Nearly four in 10 organisations globally are leaving themselves exposed at the highest levels.
Standard Bank has experienced a data breach involving a senior employee, who is now facing a disciplinary process.
Vodacom’s Black Friday is back with month-long deals back by popular demand. With up to 70% off deals, Vodacom customers can expect unbeatable deals ranging from SIM-only deals, super-fast fibre packages, prepaid and postpaid offers, incredible reductions on the latest devices, gadgets and wearables, and so much more. Essentially, there’s something for everyone. “In understanding […]
The Paratus Express Route is promising to revolutionise connectivity between Africa and Europe.
The gaming platform has previously been criticised for allowing young users to be exposed to harmful content.
A new report from BMIT shows the MVNO market is poised for further strong growth in the next five years.
When life throws unexpected expenses your way – whether it’s home renovations, a new car, or emergency costs – having access to reliable financial options becomes crucial. South African consumers are increasingly turning to smart, AI-powered platforms to navigate their financial needs efficiently and securely. The financial landscape is evolving rapidly, with technology making it […]
The executives of tech’s biggest companies largely ignored Donald Trump before the 2016 election. This time around, they’re far more friendly.
Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta and others learned during the last Trump administration to expect the unexpected when it came to Washington scrutiny and support.
On International Day of Radiology, Life Healthcare is spotlighting the critical role of PET-CT scans in cancer diagnosis and treatment, urging for their wider adoption across South Africa. PET-CT technology, which combines Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed Tomography (CT), provides a powerful tool in the fight against cancer, offering precise imaging that can enhance […]
The order, which will allow people to still use the app, cited concerns about TikTok’s owner, the Chinese tech giant ByteDance.
After two decades of stagnant growth and rising levels of inequality, it is time to revise how we approach broad-based empowerment.
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