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South Korean Author Han Kang Wins Nobel Prize in Literature15 October 2024 By Johnber  NewsTogether In a significant milestone for South Korean literature, acclaimed author Han Kang has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Han, a 53-year-old fiction writer known for her poetic and profound prose, was praised for her ability to confront historical traumas and expose the fragility of human ..

The riddles humans can solve but computers can't27 September 2024 By Johnber NewsTogether Artificial intelligence (AI) has made remarkable strides in recent years, processing data at a speed and scale that far surpasses human capabilities. Yet, despite its prowess, AI often struggles with tasks that humans find intuitive: solving riddles. This disparity reveals much about the current limitation..

Deepfake Scandals: The Consequence of Teaching Only Digital 'Technology,' Not 'Ethics5 September 2024 By Johnber  NewsTogether  The recent surge in deepfake-related sexual crimes in South Korea’s schools has sparked alarm among media scholars. They assert that the current digital education system, which focuses solely on technology without integrating ethical considerations, is largely to blame...

글로컬대 3곳에 지정 취소·지원금 삭감 경고장 작년 11월 13일 오후 정부서울청사 브리핑실에서 김승우 글로컬대학위원회 부위원장이 '2023년 글로컬대학 본지정 선정 결과' 발표를 하고 있다. / 장련성 기자교육부가 ‘글로컬 대학 1기’로 지정된 대학 10곳 중 3곳에 지정을 취소하거나 지원금 50%를 삭감할 수 있다는 경고장을 보낸 것으로 확인됐다. 대학들이 애초 교육부에 낸 혁신 계획을 제대로 이행하지 않거나 축소했기 때문이다.27일 본지 취재를 종합하면, 교육부는 지난해 글로컬 대학으로 지정된 경상국립대, 강원대·강릉원주대(통합), 울산대에 최근 경고장을 보냈다. 혁신 계획을 앞으로 제대로 이행하지 않으면 글로컬 대학 지정을 아예 취소하거나 지원금 50%를 삭감하겠다는 내용이다.윤석열 정부가 도입한..

Black Myth: Wukong – A Blockbuster Chinese Game That Divided the Internet26 August 2024 By Johnber NewsTogether​​Black Myth: Wukong, the most successful Chinese video game of all time, has sparked both massive excitement and controversy since its release. Within 24 hours of its launch, the game sold over 4.5 million copies and became the second most-played game on the streaming platform Steam, ..

LeBron James: From Humble Beginnings to Global Icon12 August 2024 By Johnber NewsTogether​LeBron James, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, has a story that transcends the court. His journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a global icon in sports and business is one of perseverance, talent, and relentless determination. This article delves into LeBron..

Why Covid-19 is Spreading This Summer9 August 2024 By Johnber NewsTogether Covid-19 does not adhere to normal seasonal patterns like other respiratory viruses. Every July for the past four years, epidemiologists at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have noted a significant rise in Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations, a trend now known as the "summertime surge." This summer..

Peggy: From 'Ugliest' Dog to Hollywood Star5 August 2024 By Johnber  NewsTogether Two days ago, Peggy, a unique pug and Chinese crested cross, made headlines for her unexpected rise from being dubbed Britain’s "ugliest" dog to becoming a Hollywood star. Peggy's owner, Holly Middleton, describes the journey as "surreal". A Surreal TransformationPeggy’s fame skyrocketed when she won the title of t..

Women Outperforming Men in Sports: A Unique Edge2 August 2024 By Johnber  NewsTogether From ultrarunning to shooting, women are excelling in several sports, sometimes even outperforming men. Historical achievements like Penny Lee Dean's record-setting swim across the English Channel in 1978 highlight women's capability to excel in extreme conditions. Dean's tolerance for cold, aided by her fat d..

Tesla to Introduce Humanoid Robots in Factories Next Year31 July 2024 By Johnber NewsTogetherElon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, announced that the electric car company will begin producing and utilizing humanoid robots starting next year. These robots, initially used within Tesla, are expected to be available for sale by 2026. This move is part of Musk's broader strategy to cut costs and streamline o..