South America
PulseAugur coverage of South America — every cluster mentioning South America across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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New cat species, the Tilcayo, identified in Bolivia after over a century
A new species of wild cat, named the Tilcayo, has been identified in Bolivia's Yungas cloud forest. This marks the first formal description of a new living cat species in over a century. The Tilcayo, which measures abou…
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Freshwater stingrays in South America travel farther than expected
A recent study has revealed that freshwater stingrays in South America are capable of traveling much greater distances than previously believed. These findings, observed in the Amazon and Río Negro Province, challenge e…
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South Park rebrands as 'South America'; Firefox 157 beta launches with new design
The animated series South Park is set to premiere its first episode under the new title 'South America' this week, offering fans a glimpse into the upcoming season. Concurrently, Mozilla Firefox 157 has entered public b…
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South Park creators rename show 'South America' in jab at Trump
The creators of the TV show South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, have humorously renamed their series to "South America" in a satirical jab at Donald Trump. This move mirrors Trump's tendency to rename places and ent…
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South Park Renamed South America; Trump Conflicts May Kill CLARITY Act
Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of South Park, are reportedly changing the show's name to South America. Separately, a Republican senator has indicated that potential conflicts of interest involving Donald Trum…
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Rubio travels to South America for undisclosed reasons
Senator Marco Rubio is reportedly traveling to South America. The purpose of his trip is described as "to pick his nose," which is presented as an alternative information point. The item also includes a call to stop eco…
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Northern Lights expected across northern U.S. Aug. 28-29
The Northern Lights are predicted to be visible in parts of the northern United States on August 28th and 29th due to a potent stream of solar wind and a coronal mass ejection impacting Earth's magnetic field. Forecaste…
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Alibaba Group launches first South American AI data centers in Brazil · 2 sources tracked
Alibaba Group has launched its first data centers in South America, establishing operations in Brazil to bolster its AI infrastructure. The company announced the new venture on Thursday, which will feature two data cent…
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China launches first South America archaeology project to trace ancestral links
China has initiated its first archaeological field project in South America, collaborating with Peru to investigate potential ancestral links between ancient Chinese and indigenous American civilizations. The joint effo…
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Ancient forests took 100,000 years to recover from warming event
Forests took over 100,000 years to recover from a significant warming event 56 million years ago, according to a new study published in Science. During the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum, global temperatures rose by u…
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Peru vows to enact Hong Kong trade deal, positioning itself as Asia-Pacific bridge
Peru's new government, led by Prime Minister Luis Galarreta, has committed to implementing its free-trade agreement with Hong Kong within the year. This move aims to establish Peru as a key trade and investment hub conn…
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Tether expands into AI services for developing nations
Tether, a stablecoin issuer, is expanding beyond financial services into AI, aiming to provide basic AI tools for developing countries. CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that the company has invested in various tech sectors and …
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China and Brazil to launch 24/7 disaster early warning satellite in 2030
China and Brazil are collaborating on a new meteorological and environmental satellite, CBERS-5, set to launch in 2030. This satellite will provide 24/7 disaster early warning and improved weather forecasting for South …
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OpenAI reveals ChatGPT usage trends: older users and multimedia conversations rise
OpenAI has released data on ChatGPT usage up to June 2026, revealing significant regional and demographic shifts. The report indicates a global increase in users aged 35 and older, and a rise in multimedia conversations…
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EON raises $10.75M for space laser data network
Endeavor Optical Networks (EON) has secured $10.75 million in seed funding to develop a novel satellite-based laser communication network. This system aims to provide high-bandwidth data transfer, exceeding 2.4 terabits…
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Deep partial lunar eclipse to closely resemble 'blood moon' in Aug. 2026
A deep partial lunar eclipse, closely resembling a total "blood moon," will occur on August 27-28, 2026. Visible across North America, South America, Europe, and Africa, the event will see over 96% of the moon pass thro…
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South Korea, Brazil revive trade talks with Mercosur bloc
South Korea and Brazil have agreed to resume free-trade agreement negotiations between South Korea and the Mercosur trade bloc. A joint working group will be established to prepare for formal talks at the Mercosur summi…
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New CBGP framework improves Gaussian process models for critical applications
Researchers have introduced a new framework called Covariance-Boosted Gaussian Process (CBGP) designed to improve the accuracy and reliability of nonstationary Gaussian process models. This method addresses issues of ov…
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Brazil accelerates Mercosur-China trade talks amid US tariffs
Brazil and China have agreed to expedite negotiations for a trade agreement between China and Mercosur, a significant shift from Brazil's previous stance. This move comes in the wake of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump o…
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Guano's historical role in US empire-building mirrors modern fertilizer supply chain concerns
The strategic importance of fertilizer access is highlighted by recent disruptions in its global supply chain, reminiscent of historical dependencies on vital resources. Historically, seabird guano served as a critical …