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Time of India
4 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
A hidden moon partner? Scientists find Uranus in a rhythm with a mysterious "icy body"
ave you ever imagined cosmic objects dancing together through space? Recent research says that it is possible, as planet Uranus and a small icy body are locked in such a surprising routine that it almost seems to be impossible. A newly flagged paper led by Daniel Bamberger of Germany's Northolt Branch Observatories reports that the Centaur known as 2015 OU₁₉₄ is engaged in an extraordinary 3:4 orbital resonance with Uranus. But how is this possible, and what does that mean? What makes this Centaur, 2015 OU₁₉₄, so special? Since it was first spotted in 2015, 2015 OU₁₉₄ has confused astronomers. Centaurs, which are icy-rocky bodies drifting between the orbits of Jupiter and Neptune, typically have unpredictable paths. But something that makes it special is the way it moves. Unlike most Centaurs, which tend to have messy, unpredictable paths, this one follows a nearly perfect circular orbit between Uranus and Neptune. When researchers looked back at data from 2017 and 2018, they realized that its orbit was different what they originally thought; it was much more stable. With the help of extended observations, they were able to track its path more accurately, stretching the known movement from just one year to about 3.5 years. With this longer dataset, Daniel Bamberger and his team discovered that 2015 OU₁₉₄ is locked in a 3:4 orbital resonance with Uranus, and this pattern has likely stayed in place for a million years, and could continue for another half a million. Why is this such a big deal? The space beyond Uranus is usually chaotic, with objects moving in all sorts of directions. To find something so steady and synchronized is rare. This orbital 'dance' between Uranus and the Centaur keeps them from crashing into each other or drifting away. It's the first time scientists have seen such a long-lasting relationship like this with Uranus, and it could give a new perspective on the hidden gravitational patterns shaping our solar system. Are there any more similar objects? In search of patterns beyond this discovery, the team also examined other Centaurs, which revealed that 2013 RG₉₈ shares a similar resonance with Uranus, although less perfectly aligned than its counterpart. Another object, 2014 NX₆₅, appears influenced by Neptune's gravity, not Uranus's (arXiv). This might also suggest that many other minor planets in the outer solar system might be part of subtle orbital orchestrations shaped by the giant planets' gravitational fields. What are Centaurs? Centaurs are small, icy-rocky objects that orbit the Sun between Jupiter and Neptune. Their composition sits between asteroids and comets, often with unpredictable, shifting paths. Named after the mythical half-human, half-horse creatures, Centaurs are mysterious and unstable, which makes them interesting to scientists studying the outer solar system's history and changes.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Scientists Say That Uranus Appears to Have a Girlfriend
When checking out Uranus, scientists discovered something exciting: that the planet appears to have a long-term... well, call it a situationship. In a new, yet-to-be-peer-reviewed paper flagged by Universe Today, an international group of researchers detailed finding a so-called "Centaur" — a small, icy and rocky body that sits between Uranus and Neptune and is designated as a minor planet — that appears to have been keeping up with Uranus in a delicate cosmic dance for thousands or even millions of years. Dubbed 2015 OU₁₉₄, the Centaur in question differs from others of its type, which often have chaotic orbits, because of its distinctively stable rotation around the Sun. Specifically, the small planet was observed making three rotations around the Sun for every four that Uranus completes. This "resonance," as it's called, keeps the two from either colliding or drifting apart — a long-held stability that, let's be real, most humans fail to achieve with their own partners. Led by Daniel Bamberger of Germany's Northolt Branch Observatories, the research team dug through archival observations and found that the minor planet's orbit stayed locked into that of Uranus was documented in 2015, the year it was first seen from Japan's Subaru Telescope atop Hawaii's Mauna Kea volcano. The researchers subsequently found similar observations of the Centaur from 2017 and 2018 as well. After running the data from those observations through computer simulations, the team — which also included scientists from California and Brazil — found that the two bodies had been together for at least 1,000 years, and potentially more than a million. The scientists also predicted that the pair would keep on keepin' on for some 500,000 years to come. Until now, the paper notes, no other planets have been found to have any such resonance with our Solar System's outermost planets. That may soon change, however, thanks to additional observations suggesting that there are at least two other Centaurs, dubbed 2013 RG₉₈ and 2014 NX₆₅, which may be in similar relationships with Uranus and Neptune, respectively. Should the scientists determine that 2013 RG₉₈ is indeed doing a similar dance with Uranus, it may turn out that 2015 OU₁₉₄ is not just in a situationship, but that it may, in fact, be involved in a cosmic throuple. More on cosmic bonds: Mysterious Signal Coming From a Dead Star and Its Companion Solve the daily Crossword
India.com
11-07-2025
- India.com
What is first AI-powered fighter jet that took off over..., it is developed by..., not US, China, UK, Japan, it can change...
What is first AI-powered fighter jet that took off over...., it is developed by..., not US, China, UK, Japan, it can change.... A Swedish Gripen E fighter jet roared through the sky, slicing through the air above the Baltic Sea in May this year. This was a historic flight, as there was no one sitting in the cockpit. The fighter jet flew on its own, just like a Hollywood movie. During the test flights conducted in May and June, the jet soared through the sky with no pilots and was controlled by AI software developed by a defence startup, Helsing. However, a safety pilot sat in the cockpit as a precautionary measure, but didn't need to intervene. This was a milestone for the Munich-based defence tech company. This could be a potential turning point. Senior director at Helsing Stephanie Lingemann termed the shift 'revolutionary'. While addressing a gathering at the company's Munich office, she said the company's Centaur AI system has gained experience equivalent to one million flight hours in 72 hours. This is 100 times what a human pilot could gain in their entire career. Is The Autonomous Jet Fighter Era Upon Us? These flights represent an edge in the growing global race to develop uncrewed fighter jets. Armies across the world including – the US, China and Russia are trying to develop AI-powered jets Although the concept of self-directed aerial warfare has seen periods of both enthusiasm and disinterest since the Cold War, the current situation feels unique. The conflict in Ukraine has spurred European defense spending and increased investment in adaptable, fast-acting AI systems for military applications. Why AI-Powered Fighter Jets? Fighter jets are expensive war machines, they are very expensive to maintain and fly. AI can lessen the burden by removing pilots from the cockpit. The US Air Force is modifying its F-16 under Project Venom to train an AI system for the deployment of drones. These projects are a part of mixed human-machine teams or replacing crewed jets. Are Humans Still In The Loop? The road to fully adopting AI is very far and full of obstacles. The AI technology powering systems is still in the learning process and learning how to interpret during the war. According to military experts, the complexity of aerial combat scenarios makes it difficult to give full power to AI. An air force commander stated that, 'Robotified warfare…is centuries away.' it is also true because minor changes, such as the presence of tires on a runway, can confuse computer vision systems. Antoine Bordes, Helsing's vice-president for AI, said that human decision-making remains primary when it comes to how weapons and software are used. Helsing's armed drones are serving in Ukraine. However, frontline soldiers are not happy with the performance and cost of the company's HF-1 kamikaze drone (suicide drone). They also criticised the company's Altra software. What Comes Next? European air forces are undergoing modernisation but a gradual shift is expected. As per experts, an extended period will be given where artificial intelligence will support human pilots, aiding in difficult flight manoeuvres and threat identification. Eventually, roles will change in coming years where human pilots are fully replaced.
Gulf Insider
09-07-2025
- Science
- Gulf Insider
New 'Mind-Reading' AI Predicts What Humans Will Do Next
MUNICH — An artificial intelligence system can now predict your next move before you make it. We're not just talking about whether you'll click 'buy now' on that Amazon cart, but rather how you'll navigate complex decisions, learn new skills, or explore uncharted have developed an AI called Centaur that accurately predicts human behavior across virtually any psychological experiment. It even outperforms the specialized computer models scientists have been using for decades. Trained on data from more than 60,000 people making over 10 million decisions, Centaur captures the underlying patterns of how we think, learn, and make choices. 'The human mind is remarkably general,' the researchers write in their paper, published in Nature . 'Not only do we routinely make mundane decisions, such as choosing a breakfast cereal or selecting an outfit, but we also tackle complex challenges, such as figuring out how to cure cancer or explore outer space.' An AI that truly understands human cognition could revolutionize marketing, education, mental health treatment, and product design. But it also raises uncomfortable questions about privacy and manipulation when our digital footprints reveal more about us than ever before. Also read: Coinbase CEO Predicts 10% Of Global GDP To Be On Crypto Rails By 2030
Forbes
08-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
How To Get Hired If AI Predicts Human Behavior In The Job Interview
How To Get Hired If AI Predicts Human Behavior In The Job Interview Not only can AI figure out what you're thinking, it can now predict what decision you'll make next based on patterns in human behavior. That has huge consequences for hiring. Most people already assume that AI is being used to screen resumes, but many do not realize they may soon be speaking to AI during the actual interview. In some cases, that is already happening. If you're applying for a job and the company is using AI to evaluate you, they may already have a pretty accurate idea of how you'll perform under pressure, how you'll respond to a challenge, or whether you'll fit their culture, before you even open your mouth. Two recent studies show just how far this has come. And if you're looking for a job, you need to know what AI knows about you and how to prepare. How AI Can Predict Human Behavior Better Than Psychology Theories How AI Can Predict Human Behavior Better Than Psychology Theories The first study introduced an AI model called Centaur. It was trained on 10 million human choices from over 160 psychology experiments. The researchers wanted to see if AI could understand patterns in how people make decisions. What surprised them was that the AI did not just do a good job at predicting human choices. It actually outperformed 31 out of 32 of the top psychological theories. These were not just simple choices either. The model recognized patterns in decisions involving fairness, risk, cooperation, and attention which are the same types of decisions we make during job interviews and on the job. That matters, because our choices might feel spontaneous, but they often follow patterns we do not even notice. When AI has enough data, it can recognize and predict those choices with surprising accuracy. As it got better, the researchers noticed that the way the AI organized information even started to look like how our brains process things. That shows how far these tools are going, and why we need to think more carefully about how they are being used in hiring. How AI Tracks Human Behavior Through Attention And Memory How AI Tracks Human Behavior Through Attention And Memory Another recent study out of MIT took a different approach but arrived at a similar conclusion: our behavior is often more predictable than we think. This research focused on how people pay attention in complex situations. The AI model learned what people remembered and what they ignored. It identified patterns in memory and focus. In a job interview, that matters. If a machine knows how you process information, it can anticipate how you'll respond under pressure. That has the potential of giving it an advantage in evaluating your potential before you've finished your first answer. How Human Behavior Gets Filtered Through AI In Interviews How Human Behavior Gets Filtered Through AI In Interviews Many companies have used one-way video interviews where instead of speaking to a person, you just speak to a camera. A family member of mine went through this kind of interview. He had been the top salesperson at his last company. He was used to having human interaction. Interviewing with a camera threw him off and he did not get the job. He needed a human being to play off of in the interview process. AI is the newer version of the old video interview. Now AI in interviews can track everything from your tone of voice to facial expressions and word choice. They compare you to people who were hired in the past. If you do not match the pattern, the system might screen you out before a person ever sees your resume. Even if you get through the initial resume screen, you might need to interview with AI later. How Companies Are Using AI To Analyze Human Behavior Within The Actual Interview How Companies Are Using AI To Analyze Human Behavior Within The Actual Interview I had the chance to interview Dr. Paul Ekman, known as the world's top deception detection expert and a pioneer in facial expression research. If you ever saw the television show, Lie to Me, that was based on his research. His work showed that emotions like anger, fear, joy, and sadness appear on our faces in the same way across cultures. What I found most interesting was that these expressions were even made by people who were born blind. That research helped shape emotional recognition tools now built into hiring platforms. Newer platforms, like those from micro1, a startup that offers AI-powered recruitment for technical roles, are using AI avatars as interviewers, with thousands of engineers going through interviews each month without speaking to a human. The system asks questions, records responses, and analyzes tone, word choice, and pacing in real time. Ekman always cautioned against overinterpreting cues, and his methods are not used in court to decide if someone is lying. But AI is now doing something very similar in hiring. A pause in your answer could be interpreted as dishonesty, or a calm tone might be seen as lack of confidence, even though these systems are still learning to understand natural behavior. Some candidates described the experience as rigid, missed the chance to clarify unclear questions, and compared it to talking with HAL 9000 from the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey. How Curiosity Can Help You Shift Your Human Behavior How Curiosity Can Help You Shift Your Human Behavior To help your best qualities come through in the interview, it is important to recognize the value of being curious. Curiosity can be impacted by several factors and that can get in the way of performing well when AI is evaluating us. Fear can make us tighten up in interviews. If you're worried about being judged by a machine, your responses can become less natural. Learning how to manage that fear can help you appear more confident and present, which AI models often reward. Assumptions can trip us up. My family member assumed he was just talking to a camera. He should have realized that he was really talking to a human being that would watch the video. It helps to prepare for AI just like you would a live conversation. Practice being expressive, clear, and engaging on camera. Technology feels invisible in many of these interviews. But it is shaping outcomes behind the scenes. When you understand how the tech works, you can adjust how you present yourself. For example, if AI is trained to think like people, then interviewees need to think of it as a person. The problem is knowing what is in the algorithm that companies have set for their AI. Environment plays a big role too. If you have been around individuals who have limited your curiosity, that will play a part in how you come across in the interview. Recognizing who has told you to act a certain way or say a certain thing can help you be yourself and show your natural curiosity. How To Use Curiosity To Guide Your Human Behavior In Interviews How To Use Curiosity To Guide Your Human Behavior In Interviews If there is no human in the interview, curiosity helps you ask better questions before and after the interview. Ask what kind of system the company uses. Ask how they define success in the role. Ask what traits are most valued. Every question you ask gives you more clarity. Stay open to learning. If AI models are being used to evaluate attention or tone, practice those skills. Record yourself and watch how you come across. Be intentional about the message you send, verbally and non-verbally. How Companies Can Use Human Behavior Insights Without Limiting Potential How Companies Can Use Human Behavior Insights Without Limiting Potential AI can reveal patterns in human behavior, but it can also lock people into categories. If companies rely only on past data, they risk missing out on someone who thinks differently or learns faster than expected. Look for signals that show someone is growing, learning, and experimenting. Those traits might not show up clearly in a resume or video analysis, but they often show up in follow-up conversations and questions candidates ask. Why Human Behavior Is Still More Than A Pattern Why Human Behavior Is Still More Than A Pattern Human behavior might be trackable, but that does not mean it is fixed. People can change by improving how they respond under pressure, learning how to communicate better, and adjusting habits. AI cannot always account for that. Being aware of what influences your decisions gives you a better shot at showing your full potential. This is where curiosity pays off. Stay curious about how you come across, how AI might be evaluating you, and how to keep improving can help you stand out in a world where machines are watching.
