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engineering

Teaching Science: Why History, Philosophy, and Culture Matter

November 7, 2024

Imagine learning science without exploring its fascinating history or debating its philosophical complexities. That was the focus of a recent conference at Boston University, backed by the National Science Foundation. Experts gathered to discuss how understanding the past and foundations of science

technology

Code LLMs: Evolution, Scorecard, and What’s Next

November 7, 2024

Big language models like ChatGPT are making big waves in software coding. This has sparked the creation of specialized models, called Code LLMs, tailored just for software engineering. Many of these Code LLMs are fine-tuned versions of general large language models, meaning they're updated often and

sports

Ridhima Pathak: From Engineering to Sports Broadcasting

November 7, 2024

Ridhima Pathak has a story that’s as exciting as any sports match. She started her career in engineering but soon found her true passion in sports broadcasting. This shift wasn’t easy, but her love for sports and storytelling pushed her to make the leap. Over the years, she’s become a popular sports

crypto

Former FTX Engineer Avoids Jail Time for Helping Catch Bankman-Fried

November 1, 2024

In New York, a former FTX executive named Nishad Singh was spared a prison sentence on Wednesday. The federal judge commended Singh's significant cooperation in exposing the multibillion-dollar fraud orchestrated by FTX's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried. Singh, who was the company's engineering director,

science

Ladies in Tech: New Program Inspired by 'Hidden Figures'

October 31, 2024

Ever heard of the film "Hidden Figures"? Well, it's not just a movie anymore! Women leaders in science, tech, engineering, and math (STEM) from around the world are kicking off a special program this week. Run by the U. S. State Department, this initiative is all about empowering women in STEM field

crime

The Story of Nishad Singh: Cooperation, Not Jail Time

October 31, 2024

Nishad Singh, former engineering boss at FTX, got off lightly. No jail time, just three years of supervision. Why? He cooperated with the government, helping unravel the crypto exchange's fraud. The judge praised his limited role compared to others like FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Singh also forf

crypto

Nishad Singh’s Short Sentence: A Story of Limited Involvement

October 31, 2024

Nishad Singh, the former head of engineering at FTX, received no jail time and three years of supervised release on Wednesday. Instead of the maximum 75 years, he was ordered to forfeit $11 billion. Judge Lewis Kaplan praised Singh’s cooperation with the government, noting it was “remarkable. ” Sing

finance

New Tech Lead at Maybank: Meet Giorgio Migliarina

October 30, 2024

Maybank has a new tech boss! His name is Giorgio Migliarina, and he's stepping into the role of Group Chief Technology and Digital Officer come November 1, 2024. His job? To make sure all of Maybank's systems are resilient and robust, and to plan the bank's tech strategy for the future. He'll also w

science

Archaeologists Unearth Oldest Ochre Mine with Modern Tech

October 30, 2024

Imagine digging up clues from the past with today's technology! That's what a global team of researchers did when they found the world's oldest ochre mine. This mine, located in Eswatini, Africa, is around 40, 000 years old. Ochre is a pigment used for art and decoration. By studying ochre from this

technology

Snapdragon 8 Elite: Linux Support Means Easier PC Gaming Emulation

October 27, 2024

Just a few days ago, Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the Linux kernel team has already posted patches for the chipset. While these patches mainly support the core processors, future updates will enhance the GPU, making it easier to run PC games through emulation. This means that even w