A groundbreaking DNA study by researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, has unveiled a fascinating chapter in human history: the interbreeding between Neanderthals and modern humans. This genetic exchange, which began around 50,500 years ago and lasted for 7,000 years, offers a glimpse into the complex interactions between these ancient populations. That interbreeding, said […]
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Now through January 5, Disney on Ice presents Magic in the Stars is in Los Angeles and surrounding areas – just in time to take the family for Hanukkah. The four-week run is happening in Anaheim, Ontario, Long Beach and Los Angeles at the Crypto.com Arena December 19-22, and has morning and evening shows available. […]
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Google released Willow, its latest quantum chip. Google boasts that Willow performs state-of-the-art across several metrics, enabling two major achievements. In the journal Nature, Google unveiled results demonstrating that increasing the number of qubits in Willow significantly reduces errors, bringing the system closer to true quantum behavior. They tested progressively larger arrays of physical qubits, […]
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So much for tuxedos, tails and glamorous evening gowns—and those bollocks British accents. What a curious spectacle when posh people descend to the mosh pits. We owe a debt of gratitude to the Oxford Union, the famed debating society that for two centuries has hosted an international jet set of debaters in their best finery […]
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A recent study published in Management Science suggests that companies might inadvertently be attracting narcissistic employees through the language used in their job postings. By employing terms like “results-oriented,” “ambitious,” and “persuasive,” companies may be inadvertently enticing individuals who are more likely to prioritize self-interest and engage in unethical behavior to achieve their goals. “That’s […]
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Since Oct. 7, Asif has focused on supporting frontline soldiers and families impacted by the war, while also bolstering the local culinary community. Asif is a non-profit organization and culinary center in Tel Aviv, dedicated to cultivating and nurturing Israel’s diverse and creative food culture. ASIF’s Follow the Food initiative, which began in April, has […]
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Rachel lived a life of broken dreams. She was in love with Jacob, waiting seven long years for marriage, only to be betrayed by her father at the wedding. For years, God holds Rachel childless. In her distress, Rachel quarrels with her husband and sister. And in the end, Rachel dies in childbirth, a young […]
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Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup December 7 – December 13, 2024New Startups / VC FundingRiverside.fm: Revolutionary Remote Recording Platform Launched by Israeli Tech InnovatorsRiverside.fm is an Israeli startup that offers a platform for remote recording. The firm raised $30 million in Series C funding. Led by Oren Zeev’s Zeev Ventures, with participation from […]
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Hyro is an Israeli startup that offers voice and chat artificial intelligence (AI) for healthcare. The firm raised an additional $15 million in a Series B extension led by Healthier Capital, bringing its total funding to date to $50 million. Founded in 2018 by CEO Israel Krush and Rom Cohen, Hyro says it is connecting […]
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These are the sons of Tziv’on: Ayah and Anah. It was Anah who discovered how to breed mules in the desert, when he was tending the donkeys for his father Tziv’on. ~ Genesis 36:24 So much innovation has come from the desert.First, we taught horses and donkeys to love each otherand mules came along, our […]
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