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DeepMind Releases AlphaFold Code and China's Solar Great Wall


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In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore two major technological breakthroughs shaping our future. First, we discuss DeepMind's release of AlphaFold 3's source code, a significant advancement in protein structure prediction that promises to accelerate drug development by up to three years. With 76% accuracy in protein-ligand interactions and 65% accuracy in protein-DNA interactions, this open-source release marks a new era in computational biology and pharmaceutical research.

We then delve into China's ambitious Solar Great Wall project, a massive renewable energy installation that stretches 400 kilometers across Inner Mongolia's desert landscape. This unprecedented initiative combines solar power generation with ecological restoration, featuring 196,000 solar panels in the Dalad Banner section alone. By 2030, the project aims to generate 180 billion kilowatt-hours annually, exceeding Beijing's current annual power consumption while simultaneously combating desertification.The dual-purpose design of the Solar Great Wall showcases how renewable energy projects can address multiple challenges simultaneously. Beyond power generation, the installation creates 50,000 new jobs, enables desert farming under the panels, and serves as a protective barrier for the Yellow River ecosystem. The project's innovative bifacial panels and AI-driven tracking systems demonstrate China's commitment to leading the global transition to sustainable energy.

From Perplexity's Discover Feed:

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/deepmind-releases-alphafold-co-jvNh2oy5TLyXE0SSrjYSCg

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/china-s-solar-great-wall-opa_xYm3RdO7j31AfESZuw

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