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New optical storage breakthrough could make CDs relevant again

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Researchers at the University of Chicago and Argonne National Lab have developed a new type of optical memory that stores data by transferring light from rare-earth element atoms embedded in a solid material to nearby quantum defects. They published their study in Physical Review Research.

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How To Create A High Performing Team

Eric Jacobsen Blog

According to Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese , authors of the book, The Collaboration Imperative , high-performing teams have the following characteristics : People have solid and deep trust in each other and in the team's purpose--they feel free to express feelings and ideas. Everybody is working toward the same goals. Team members are clear on how to work together and how to accomplish tasks.

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Elon Musk admits full self-driving likely won't be possible on older Tesla vehicles

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During a conference call following Tesla's Q3 2024 financial results, CEO Elon Musk acknowledged that the company's older self-driving hardware may not achieve full autonomy. The admission comes after years of promises that all Tesla vehicles would soon be able to drive themselves.

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Arm vs Qualcomm: mutually assured destruction

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Does Arm's latest move – canceling a Qualcomm license – imply they're willing to take the very risky step of pushing this lawsuit all the way to a jury trial? At the most basic level, this lawsuit is essentially a contract dispute: Qualcomm pays one rate, and Arm thinks Qualcomm.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Scientists unlock a faster, cheaper way to store data on DNA

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Conventional methods for encoding data into DNA strands involve making custom DNA sequences from scratch. Scientists call this process "de novo synthesis." This technique is labor-intensive, slow, expensive, and error-prone.

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The PlayStation 4 is the latest console to receive a handheld makeover

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YouTuber modding channel Restore Technique recently unveiled a custom portable PlayStation 4. The device shrinks all of the console's essential functionality into a package just a few centimeters thick with a battery life of around 90 minutes.

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Former Intel CEO tried to buy Nvidia back in 2005 for $20 billion

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Intel missed a significant opportunity a few years ago. The company could have purchased Nvidia at a fraction of its current value, but its focus on x86 architecture and resistance from the board worked against the acquisition.

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Musk's conversations with Putin raise concerns over tech, diplomacy, and national security

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A Wall Street Journal investigation revealed that Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest individual and a key figure in US space endeavors, has had regular discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022. These conversations, confirmed through multiple sources, including current and former US, European, and Russian officials, cover various.