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USask Researchers Study Beavers’ Impact on Water Movement and Ecosystems in Sibbald Valley

Key Points USask researchers study beavers’ impact on hydrology and ecosystems in Alberta’s Sibbald Valley. Researchers mitigated human-beaver conflicts by constructing protective fencing near campsites. Undergraduate projects included soil water retention studies and 3D pond modeling. A citizen-science initiative and youth education program aims to track beaver activity and foster ecological learning. In Alberta’s Sibbald...

China Investigates Nvidia Amid Rising US-China Tech Tensions

Key Points China launched an anti-monopoly investigation into Nvidia over alleged law violations. The move follows new U.S. export curbs targeting China’s semiconductor industry. Due to U.S. restrictions and local competition, Nvidia’s AI chip market dominance in China has waned. Nvidia’s shares fell 2.2% after the investigation’s announcement, highlighting rising U.S.-China tensions. On Monday, China...

Aurora, X’s Image Generator Briefly Goes Public, Sparks Controversy

Key Points X’s new image generator, Aurora, briefly appeared in Grok’s model selection before removal. Elon Musk confirmed Aurora as an internal tool in beta testing, promising rapid enhancements. Users praised Aurora’s photorealism, sharing images like Tesla’s Cybertruck on X. Aurora’s brief debut highlights ongoing challenges with content moderation in AI tools. Aurora, a new...