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But de la Fuente is using artificial intelligence to bring about a different future. His team at the University of Pennsylvania is training AI tools to search genomes far and deep for peptides with antibiotic properties. His vision is to assemble those peptides—molecules made of up to 50 amino acids linked together—into various configurations, including some never seen in nature. The results, he hopes, could defend the body against microbes that withstand traditional treatments.  His quest has unearthed promising candidates in unexpected places. In August 2025 his team, which includes 16 scientists in Penn’s Machine Biology Group, described peptides hiding…

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The speech underscored the continent’s demographic advantage, noting that by 2035 Africa will add more young people to the global workforce than the rest of the world combined. At the 39th African Union Summit, Ethiopian leadership presented a vision for the continent’s economic growth, technological advancement, and sustainable development. Emphasizing Africa’s potential, Ethiopia noted that many African economies are among the fastest growing globally, with projections suggesting growth rates on par with or even surpassing Asia. Ethiopia itself anticipates a growth rate of 10.2% by the end of 2026, reflecting ambitions to transition from a low-income economy to a globally…

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ReutersPresidents’ Day weekend is here, and I’m celebrating the most American way I know: scrolling Amazon deals and adding way too many things to my cart. The Amazon Presidents’ Day sale is stacked this year, with discounts up to 70% off across tech, home upgrades, and everyday essentials.From investment tech that almost never sees real discounts to kitchen and home upgrades that make my daily routine run more smoothly, these are the Amazon Presidents’ Day sale deals I think are genuinely worth it. If you’ve been waiting for a price drop to justify the upgrade, this is the kind of…

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Apple is holding its first event of the year on March 4. Cupertino will host a “special Apple experience” across New York, London and Shanghai, with the event scheduled to start at 9AM ET/ 2PM GMT/10PM CST time. It remains to be seen if the event will be livestreamed or if Apple will simply launch the products via press releases. Apple event invite We’re expecting several products, with the iPhone 17e being the most often rumored device in the last few weeks. The successor to last year’s iPhone 16e is rumored to get upgraded to the Apple A19 chipset alongside…

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Megan: Yeah. That trust piece is just so important, isn’t it, today? And Sam, as much as AI has impacted audio innovation, audio has also had an impact on AI capabilities. I wondered if you could talk a little bit about audio as a data input and the advancements technologies like large language models, LLMs, are enabling.  Sam: Absolutely. Audio is really a rich data source that’s added a new dimension to AI capabilities. If you think about speech recognition or natural language processing, they’ve had significant advances due to audio data that’s provided for them. And to Brendan’s point…

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UNDP Mozambique participated in the landmark event, reaffirming its long-standing partnership with the Government to accelerate digital transformation, expand opportunities, strengthen governance, and improve public service delivery for all citizens. The Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation,  hosted the 1st National Conference on Digital Transformation on 11–12 February 2026 at the Montebelo Indy Maputo Congress Hotel. The event, themed “Towards a Modern, Digital and Citizen-Centred State,” brought together public officials, private-sector actors, academia, civil society, and development partners to chart a decisive path toward a digitally enabled government. UNDP Mozambique  participated in the landmark event,…

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Ultimea Skywave X100 Dual Wireless Home Theater System | Key Features, Price & Alternatives HomeComing SoonUltimea Skywave X100 Dual Wireless Home Theater System Gadget Flow EditorsUltimea Skywave X100 Dual Wireless Home Theater SystemHurry up! This item is 61% OFF!Experience the Ultimea Skywave X100 Dual, a 9.2.6 wireless home theater system tuned for deep bass, clear detail, and easy setup.THX-tuned 9.2.6 surround: Enjoy a wide, precise soundstage with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, so movies and games feel lifelike around your room.Dual 10-inch subwoofers: Gravus ultra-linear bass and GaN amplification drive clean, controlled low end down to 18 Hz for true…

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After a rocky start at the beginning of 2025, the Indian smartphone market recovered in mid-year and recorded a modest 0.5% year-over-year growth by the end, the latest IDC report claims. Manufacturers shipped 152 million units, and despite the market’s flat state, some smartphone makers capitalized, mainly due to shifting consumer preferences. India’s consumers are increasingly more interested in high-value smartphones, demanding premium and feature-rich models. This is evidenced by the 9% year-over-year value growth and the increased average selling prices, which rose 4% YoY to $279. Apple led in this segment, reaching a solid 29% market share by value.…

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