Category: Science and Technology
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Project University Joins edX as a Partner to Expand Access to Top Universities in Brazil
edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc., announced that Project University, an affiliate of Project Company that develops academic courses with top universities in Brazil, is the newest member of edX’s global partner network, joining hundreds of universities and institutions in expanding access to the best education in the world. As a…
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Melissa Advances as a Sustainable Style
Melissa, the iconic Brazilian footwear brand founded in 1979, reflects on its more than 40 years in business creating stylish and 100% vegan shoes through conscious production to ensure that the jelly experts remain ahead of the market. Grendene, the parent company of Melissa and the largest exporter of sandals in Brazil, monitors key production…
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To Reflect: AI-Generated Influencer Has Over 100k Fans
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Milla Sofia seems like any other influencer. She is 19 years old, blonde, beautiful, and has nearly 100,000 followers on TikTok. The difference is that she is not real. Sofia claims to be Finnish. She posts bikini photos from trips to Greece and Bora Bora, but in reality, she is a “virtual influencer and fashion…
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American Government Keeps UAPs Secret, Say Former Military Personnel
Three veteran military personnel testified on Wednesday (27) at a hearing in the House about unidentified flying objects – commonly known as UAPs – warning that their discovery is a matter of national security and that the government has kept everything secret.
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Florida’s South Coast Sea Water Exceeds 100F
The water temperature in South Florida reached triple digits – hot tub levels – for two consecutive days. Meteorologists believe it could be the hottest sea water ever recorded, although some doubts about the reading remain. Scientists are already seeing devastating effects from the warm waters around Florida, such as the death of some corals…
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For $40, You Can Achieve 15 Minutes of Fame in Times Square
TSX Entertainment presents the TSX app, a pioneering mobile-integrated entertainment platform, featuring a key component — PixelStar, which allows users to easily submit content for display on a larger-than-life 18,000 sq. ft. screen covering the facade of the TSX Broadway building in Times Square. Now, anyone with a smartphone, anywhere in the world, can take…
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For $40, You Can Have 15 Minutes of Fame on a Times Square Screen
Some Brazilian celebrities have been appearing on one of the screens in Times Square. Bruna Marquezine, Anitta, Luan Santana, Pabllo Vittar, and Ludmilla have all made an appearance there. The surprise is that their appearances have nothing to do with the fame they have achieved. On the contrary, any mere mortal can appear there. The…
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To Help Cool a Hot Planet, How About a Paint That Reduces Building Temperatures?
In 2020, Xiulin Ruan, a mechanical engineering professor at Purdue University, and his team introduced an innovation: a type of white paint that can act as a reflector, capable of reflecting 98% of the sun’s rays from the Earth’s surface back into the atmosphere and space.
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Google Launches Bard, The ChatGPT Competitor, in Brazil
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The US tech giant, Google, launched its Artificial Intelligence tool, called ‘Bard’, in February, but it has only now arrived in Brazil. The Google team rushed to catch up with rival Microsoft, which launched ChatGPT last year. The AI tool can now be used in over 40 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, German, Hindi, Spanish, and…
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Northern Lights to Be Visible from Several States in the U.S. This Week
The northern lights, or aurora borealis, the dancing waves of light that have captivated people for millennia, will be visible in several U.S. states between Wednesday (12) and Thursday (13). The aurora borealis can be seen in parts of Washington, Idaho, Vermont, Wyoming, New Hampshire, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio,…