Month: June 2023

Advancing Aviation: Scientists Harness Ion Thrusters to Create Fuel-Free Plane

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Fuel-Free Plane. Via: Nature/YouTube

In a groundbreaking development, scientists have achieved a significant milestone in the creation of a futuristic aircraft that operates on an ion drive system instead of conventional moving parts and fuel. Led by Steven Barrett from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the team successfully constructed an electroaerodynamic-powered plane, employing solid-state propulsion devoid of propellers … Read more

Australian Nature Religions on the Rise: From Witchcraft’s Illegal Past to Present Growth

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Nature religions, commonly referred to as Paganism (or neo-Paganism), are becoming increasingly popular in Australia. According to the most recent Census, 33,148 people declared their affiliation with a nature religion, including Animism, Druidism, and the many traditions of Wicca – the most widely practised Pagan pathway. This is a significant increase from the 4,353 Australians … Read more

Japan’s Move: AI Training Breaks Free from Copyright Constraints

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In a bold move, Japan’s government recently declared that it will not enforce copyright restrictions on data used in AI training. This policy allows AI to utilize any data “regardless of its purpose, whether for non-profit or commercial use, or if it was obtained from illegal sources”. Keiko Nagaoka, Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, … Read more