Kolkata and surrounding areas in South Bengal are expected to experience more rain and fog. A yellow alert has been issued for Kolkata for December 22nd. The meteorological department has also issued cold wave and dense fog warnings for various regions across the country.
Palit has launched Pandora, a compact AI hardware system ideal for AI inference, machine learning, and more. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX SUPER, it comes in 8GB and 16GB variants, offering 117 and 157 AI TOPS respectively. Targeting enthusiasts and developers, Pandora is pre-installed with Ubuntu OS and SDKs, ready for smart retail, education, robotics, and generative AI applications.
OpenAI’s “12 Days of OpenAI” showcased numerous updates, including new reasoning models, video generation capabilities, and deeper integration with other platforms. Highlights include the launch of Sora video generation and advancements in the ChatGPT interface and API. The event revealed a focus on expanding access and improving the user experience, while also hinting at future developments in AI technology.
OpenAI’s latest AI model, o3, surpasses its predecessors in reasoning and accuracy. Internally fact-checking its responses, o3 shows improved performance on various benchmark tests and includes transparency in its reasoning. Currently available to researchers, its future integration into public platforms is highly anticipated.
New research using ancient genomes confirms that syphilis originated in the Americas, not Europe, contradicting long-held beliefs. The study analyzed ancient DNA from skeletons across the Americas, tracing the disease back thousands of years. While indigenous populations had early forms, European colonization facilitated its global spread, emphasizing the role of historical events in disease transmission.
Netflix’s upcoming documentary, “Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever,” follows Bryan Johnson’s extreme measures to defy aging. The film explores his multi-million dollar anti-aging regimen, the science behind it, and the personal impact on him and his family. Directed by Chris Smith, the documentary premieres on Netflix January 1, 2025.
A global roundtable in China brought together young scientists, UN representatives, and leaders to discuss sustainable development and environmental challenges. The event included discussions on biodiversity, resilient cities, resource management, and effective scientific communication, culminating in the launch of a new global innovation alliance.
The 28 Years Later trilogy is set for release, with the sequel, “28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple,” slated for January 16, 2026. Directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland, the film features Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Cillian Murphy. The first film, “28 Years Later”, is releasing June 20, 2025. Filmed back-to-back on iPhones, the trilogy continues the legacy of the 2002 hit, “28 Days Later.”
SpaceX has won a contract for two more private astronaut missions to the ISS, using its Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon. These missions are for Vast Space, a company developing a private space station. The partnership highlights SpaceX’s continued growth in the commercial space sector and underscores its role in the future of space exploration.
CBSE has released the date sheet for Class 10 and 12 Board Exams 2025. Class 12 exams start February 15, 2025, and conclude April 4, 2025. Physics Wallah provides expected questions for Class 12 Physics. Students are advised to use CBSE resources and sample papers for preparation.
