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Microsoft is incorporating rack-scale NVIDIA Rubin systems into its 'Fairwater' AI superfactories to power advanced model training starting late 2026. This follows NVIDIA's Rubin unveiling, promising leaps in compute efficiency for cloud-scale AI. The move bolsters US AI infrastructure amid enterprise agent adoption rates surging in datacenters.

Statistics that quantify a person’s predisposition to diseases such as diabetes and cancer can be reverse-engineered to reveal the underlying genetic data, prompting privacy concerns

Analysing the births of a Utah family over seven generations has revealed that their disproportionate number of boys could be caused by a selfish Y chromosome

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Exclusive: Lough Neagh, which supplies drinking water for 40% of NI, contains genes resistant to last-resort antibioticsGenes capable of creating antibiotic-resistant superbugs have been detected in the UK’s largest lake, which supplies drinking water to about 40% of Northern Ireland.Testing of water from Lough Neagh, which has a surface area 26 times bigger than Windermere, found genes resistant to a wide range of antibiotics, including carbapenems – drugs reserved for life-threatening infections when all other treatments have failed. Continue reading...

Former spy chief says recommendations regarding intelligence agencies shouldn’t wait for royal commission’s final reportGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastImprovements to public safety and intelligence in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack “cannot wait until December”, former spy chief Dennis Richardson has said just days after he sensationally quit the antisemitism royal commission.“You cannot leave matters that go to public safety till the end of the year, particularly when you have a small section of the community living in such fear,” Richardson told an ABC podcast. Continue reading...

Public radio station WAMU features overlooked jazz trumpeter Bill Coleman on its 'Hot Jazz Saturday Night' broadcast tonight, March 14, 2026. Coleman, known for his virtuoso playing in 1930s Paris and collaborations with Louis Armstrong, remains underappreciated despite critical acclaim. The episode highlights rare recordings amid a revival of hot jazz interest in the US. Listeners can tune in for segments celebrating early 20th-century swing era icons.

WAMU's 'Hot Jazz Saturday Night' on March 14, 2026, features the music of Bill Coleman, dubbed the finest trumpeter many listeners have never heard of, showcasing his influential yet underrecognized contributions to jazz history. The broadcast highlights Coleman's career spanning Europe and the U.S. in the 1930s-1950s. This episode revives interest in pre-war jazz amid a surge in vintage music streaming. Listeners can tune in for a deep dive into his recordings and legacy.

Perplexity revealed plans on March 13, 2026, to evolve AI beyond question-answering by developing secure agents that run on personal hardware and act autonomously for users. The strategy emphasizes on-device processing to enhance privacy and speed. This positions Perplexity in the growing $20 billion edge AI market, challenging cloud-dominant rivals. Future updates are slated for Q2 2026 rollout.

Nvidia announced on March 13, 2026, major investments in capital and its latest chips to develop the next layer of AI cloud infrastructure, targeting US data centers. The initiative involves partnerships with hyperscalers to deploy Blackwell GPUs at scale. This positions Nvidia to dominate AI compute markets valued at over $100 billion annually. Experts note it accelerates US leadership in AI amid global competition.

The Trump administration announced the Genesis Mission on March 13, 2026, aiming to leverage AI and emerging technologies across energy, drug discovery, national security, and science in the US. Key ambitions include quantum computing advances, expanding the trained technical workforce, and delivering a new supercomputer blueprint by the end of 2026, with involvement from Dell CEO Michael Dell and Energy Department officials. This initiative ties AI policy to tangible outcomes like energy systems and defense, creating opportunities for startups in scientific AI and industrial software. Federal investments in compute and national labs are expected to boost US competitiveness against global rivals.

Adobe reported Q1 2026 earnings on March 13 beating top and bottom lines but faced declines in annual recurring revenue for its traditional stock photo segment due to AI-generated imagery competition. AI disruption battered the segment, leading to a tough post-earnings stock reaction. ARR imagery revenue fell notably as users shift to generative tools. This underscores AI's transformative pressure on creative software markets.

Microsoft launched Copilot Cowork on March 13, 2026, an enterprise AI agent that reads, analyzes, and manipulates files on workers' computers to boost productivity. The product enters the competitive AI coworker category following Anthropic's similar release, which sparked fears of disruption to traditional software firms and a selloff in software stocks. Technology leaders from Oracle and others are pushing back against concerns that generative AI will replace established software companies. This move signals accelerating competition in autonomous AI agents amid enterprise adoption.

The United States commemorates six years since President Donald Trump declared a national COVID-19 emergency on March 13, 2020, when nearly 2,000 Americans were infected, marking a pivotal shift to a 'new normal' with ongoing mysteries in long COVID and vaccine developments. A meta-analysis shows long-COVID prevalence at 29% overall, dropping to 23% post-Omicron, with Omicron linked to brain fog and paresthesia while earlier variants caused shortness of breath and loss of smell. Severe COVID-19 and flu infections prime lungs for cancer development months or years later, but vaccination prevents these effects, per UVA Health research. Hospitals continue facing nursing shortages, with over 138,000 nurses leaving since 2022 due to pandemic stress.

The United States commemorates six years since President Donald Trump declared a national COVID-19 emergency on March 13, 2020, when nearly 2,000 Americans were infected, marking a pivotal shift to a 'new normal' with lasting impacts on healthcare. A meta-analysis shows long-COVID prevalence at 29% overall, dropping to 23% after Omicron dominance, with Omicron linked to brain fog and paresthesia while earlier variants caused shortness of breath and loss of smell. Severe COVID-19 and flu infections can prime lungs for cancer development months or years later, but vaccination prevents these effects, per UVA Health research. Hospitals continue facing a nursing shortage, with over 138,000 nurses leaving since 2022 due to pandemic-related stress.

Adobe reported Q1 2026 earnings beat on top and bottom lines but faced pressure in its traditional stock photo segment battered by AI-generated imagery, disclosed March 13, 2026. Annual recurring revenue in imagery declined due to generative AI disruption. CEO Shantanu Narayen noted market momentum persists for core products despite challenges. This highlights ongoing AI transformation in creative industries.