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Using observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers found that at a time when the Universe was half its current age, a single galaxy behind…
Archaeologists say they have extracted various starch granules from stone tools found at an early Middle Pleistocene site in Israel. These include acorns, grass grains, water…
A self-collapsing, self-interacting dark matter subhalo is a unique spur observed in GD-1, a stellar stream within the Milky Way’s galactic halo, according to a new…
Researchers examined records from three ice cores to determine levels of lead pollution in the Arctic from 500 BC to 600 AD. The presence of lead…
Misena Crocata is a long-known bacterial species that has been frequently reported from Europe and Japan, but until now it was thought that it did not…
Are you procrastinating now? Don’t worry, we’re not judging. But we’re here to tell you you’re not alone. An estimated 20 percent of adults (and More…
Five years ago, in January 2020, a new and memorable year began. Three months later, much of the world went into lockdown. With most people unable…
A redox flow battery at a power plant in Japan. New process could replace rare metals in these batteries with industrial byproductsPhoto by Alessandro Gandolfi/Panos Industrial…
Neuroscientist David Levitin explores how music can help us heal in new book Natalie Foss Most of us already know that music can have a profound…
Action: The way something, often a person or other living thing, acts towards others or acts itself. Chemistry: The field of science that deals with the…
Genetically engineered male fruit flies can transmit venom to females during matingAbdul Latif/Alamy Insects that spread diseases and damage crops could be controlled by injecting toxins…
Meta will eliminate fact checkers, “significantly reduce the amount of censorship” and encourage more political content on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, founder Mark Zuckerberg…
Radiologists can benefit from AI assistanceAmelie Benoist/BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Artificial intelligence models can actually help detect cancer and reduce the burden on doctors, according…
astronaut: A person trained to travel into space for research and exploration. the current: A fluid such as water or air that moves in a discernible…
Hello. Welcome to TechScape. Happy new year! Headaches are less common in dry January. Today’s highlights from TechScape include Meta’s promotion of a Trumpian bulldog, TikTok…
overview Lead pollution likely lowered the average IQ of ancient Rome by 2.5 to 3 points, a study has found. The study is based on analysis…
The Government’s new taxpayer-funded deal will cover the last corner of England and Wales not yet reached by the £5bn drive to expand high-speed broadband. This…
In the latest Tron movie, Jared Leto’s AI makes suggestions to humanity disney enterprises When a goofy, low-budget horror sci-fi about AI dolls running amok hits…
The company has collaborated closely with the UK government on artificial intelligence safety, the NHS, and education. They are also working on AI development for military…
Some covid-19 vaccines are based on long-anticipated mRNA technology The covid-19 pandemic saw the approval of the first vaccine containing a revolutionary technology: messenger RNA (mRNA).…
Apple introduces improvements to AI capabilities following the distribution of erroneous news alerts
Apple is utilizing its latest iPhone to send out AI-generated news alerts that have been found to be inaccurate. For example, announcements were made claiming that…
Using this mathematical trick you can figure out the day of the week for any dateH. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Alamy Time has cycles and we use a cyclic…
“My AI Voice was Cloned and Used by the Far-Right. Can I do anything to stop it?” – Georgina Findlay
M My brother put the cell phone to my ear. “You’re going to think this is creepy,” he warned. Ann instagram reels The footage, which showed…
Coronavirus first detected at Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China Hector Retamal/AFP via Getty Images When the first signs of an unknown virus started appearing…
Credit for my newfound fascination with Ultraviolet (UV) light goes to fellow diarist Kate Blincoe. She recently expressed her excitement over the UV torch I gifted…
A new study has provided the first definitive evidence that fast radio bursts can originate from the magnetosphere, the highly magnetic environment immediately surrounding very compact…
Arctic: The area within the Arctic Circle, characterized by extreme cold temperatures and snow cover for most of the year. The Arctic Highlands make up the…
Is this sparkling water in the spirit of Dry January, or is it something harder? Brent Hofacker/Alamy Dry January, or the challenge of going a month…
California sewage treatment facilityJustin Sullivan/Getty Images Wastewater treatment facilities are a major source of PFAS contamination in U.S. drinking water, estimated to contain enough “forever chemicals”…
© William Houghton, William Houghton Photography Sometimes it's worth stopping for a moment and appreciating the many slightly different versions of you that exist in parallel…
IIn the 1990s, turn-based RPGs were unstoppable. From Pokemon to the multi-million selling PlayStation Final Fantasy game, there's never been anything cooler than using drop-down menus…
Velvet ants inject venom through their abdomen and sting.JoJo Dexter/Getty Images The bite of a female velvet ant is one of the most painful in the…
DIn my 30-year career as a games journalist, I’ve written many articles about the “most anticipated games of the year,” and they almost always have a…
TIt's a long-standing joke that Bethesda's Skyrim has become so popular that it can do anything. It started with the humble Xbox 360 and expanded to…
Supermassive’s games have always been cinematic, from the convincing performances in slasher horror Until Dawn to the chilling atmosphere of interactive ghost story Man of Medan.…
New coronavirus response hospital under construction in Wuhan, ChinaSTR/AFP (via Getty Images) It has been five years since the novel coronavirus disease emerged, causing a global…
Emmanuel Macron has joined others in Europe in criticizing Elon Musk, stating that the wealthy businessman is a direct threat to the democratic process on the…
Have you ever found yourself sitting in your favorite overstuffed armchair and finding your coffee just out of reach? In situations like this, a Jedi could…
acronym: A word made by combining the first letters or letter groups of several words. For example, STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and…
YYou know the drill. You're logged into your bank or another service you use regularly (like Gmail). After you enter your username and password, the service…