What 350 different theories of consciousness reveal about reality
There are hundreds of coherent theories attempting to explain the origins of experience. Robert Lawrence Kuhn explores what they reveal about free will, artificial intelligence and life after death Source link
Google says its quantum computer can reveal the structure of molecules
A new quantum computing protocol may be able to augment a standard technique for understanding molecules in chemistry, biomedicine and materials science Source link
Gene-edited pigs resistant to swine fever could boost animal welfare
Classical swine fever reduces productivity and harms animal welfare, but pigs have now been genetically edited to make them completely resistant to the disease Source link
Colour e-paper screen offers high-res video with low energy use
Future smartphones and other devices could have colour e-paper displays, thanks to a new technique that lets such screens display video while minimising energy usage Source link
Stocks to Watch for Oct 23: PNB, BEL, Dr Reddy’s, Tata Motors and more
PNB’s stake sale in Canara HSBC Life, BEL’s fresh order win, Dr Reddy’s USFDA update, and strong festive deliveries by Tata Motors are among the key triggers likely to move these stocks on Thursday. Source link
Kerala’s protesting ASHA workers march to CM’s residence
To observe protest day on Thursday across the State Source link
'Pakistan Zindabad': Fan shouts at Gill; IND captain handles it perfectly
Indian ODI captain Shubman Gill encountered a surprising moment in Australia. A fan, during a handshake, shouted ‘Pakistan Zindabad’. Gill appeared momentarily stunned and then continued his walk. The incident, captured on video, has circulated widely online. The Indian team is currently in Australia for an ODI series. Gill is focused on the upcoming match. […]
COVID-19 class-action application denied as abuse of process by B.C. judge
A B.C. Supreme Court justice has ruled that a class-action lawsuit meant to represent all adults in the province whose rights were allegedly violated by provincial orders during the COVID-19 pandemic can’t proceed because of “so many self-inflicted problems.” Source link
GM is bringing Google Gemini-powered AI assistant to cars in 2026
GM is the latest automaker to lean into generative AI-based assistants that promise to respond to driver requests in a more natural-sounding way. Stellantis is collaborating with French AI firm Mistral, Mercedes is integrating ChatGPT, and Tesla has brought xAI’s Grok to its vehicles. Source link
Heathrow third runway developer decision due in weeks
Two bids are being reviewed by the government: one from Heathrow Airport and another from Arora Group. Source link