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If you’re looking to quit smoking, you’ve likely heard that transitioning to electronic cigarettes (vaping) can be a healthier alternative. According to a study by researchers…
Scientific Laboratories: A Potential Hazard PeopleImages/Shutterstock Researchers caution that the implementation of AI models in scientific laboratories poses risks, potentially leading to dangerous experiments that could…
Researchers Working at Prudhoe Dome in Greenland Caleb K. Wolcott-George The ice dome located in northern Greenland has previously melted completely under temperatures expected to return…
Short-form videos are dominating social media, prompting researchers to explore their impact on engagement and cognitive function. Your brain may even be changing. From TikTok to…
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has warned that Britain’s internet regulator, Ofcom, may lose public confidence if it doesn’t take adequate measures to address online harm. During…
AI firms need to be upfront about the risks linked to their technologies to avoid the pitfalls faced by tobacco and opioid companies, as stated by…
He is among the most prolific writers in the publishing world, averaging over one novel each year. Yet, even Michael Connelly, the acclaimed author behind the…
The Bank of England has issued a warning regarding the growing risk of “sudden corrections” in global markets, raising alarms about the inflated valuations of significant…
Leveraging artificial intelligence can aid the global fight against the climate crisis, but it’s essential for governments to implement regulations on this technology, stated the UN’s…
It may be wise to keep your phone out of the bathroomEkaterina Demidova/Getty Images Do you find yourself using your smartphone while on the toilet? If…
South_agency/Getty Images If you’ve recently browsed fitness content on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok, you might have encountered influencers who have used steroids. A recent…
Virgin Australia is contemplating a revision of its rules regarding lithium batteries following a fire incident on a flight from Sydney, which was reportedly triggered by…
The threat of hurricanes in Florida is increasing, driven by anthropogenic climate change that warms our atmosphere and elevates sea surface temperatures in the Gulf of…
A prominent AI Safety Group has warned that artificial intelligence firms are “fundamentally unprepared” for the consequences of developing systems with human-level cognitive abilities. The Future…
New research published on Monday indicates that the number of structures in the United States vulnerable to flooding may be greater than previously estimated. A study,…
Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind and a Nobel Prize Winner for his work in developing the AlphafoldAI algorithm that predicts protein structures, appeared on…
Optimizing Darkness in Your Night Environment Tero Vesalainen/Shutterstock Exposure to light at night significantly raises the risk of heart disease, according to extensive research. Various environmental…
The CEO of Amazon informed the company’s office workers that opportunities in artificial intelligence will be available in the upcoming years. Andrew Jassy advised his team…
Rockets can transport cooling aerosols to high altitudes Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Reusable rockets designed to deliver sun-reflecting aerosols into the upper stratosphere could help cool the…
After a year of mutual admiration and affection, Elon Musk and Donald Trump dramatically severed their political ties this week. This notable split featured the world’s…
Prior to the deployment of the omnipotent system, AI companies are encouraged to replicate the safety assessments that formed the basis of Robert Oppenheimer’s initial nuclear…
An illustrative instance of Elderspeak: Cindy Smith was spending time with her father in his assisted living apartment located in Roseville, California. “He just shot her…
On page 36 of the official national strategy document, signed by the president, 10 federal agencies are involved. This is not a governmental policy related to…
Magnetic field turbulence may have allowed aurora to occur more widely 41,000 years ago evgeniyq/istockphoto/get ty image About 41,000 years ago, Earth’s magnetic fields became weaker…
In these turbulent times, there is a growing interest in cryonics as a way to freeze and preserve human remains for potential revival in the future…
Refineries in New Mexico are blaming the federal government for severe air pollution issues. A chemical plant in Louisiana is under investigation for gas leaks from…
RJust before last week's newsletter was published, a short selling firm called Hindenburg Research issued the following report. Highly critical report on Roblox. In it, they…
Supermodel Elle Macpherson refuses chemotherapy to treat breast cancerAustralian Press Agency/Alamy Half of us will develop cancer at some point in our lives, but how many…
The Environmental Protection Agency announced on Tuesday that an emergency order has been issued. This action is the first of its kind in almost four decades…
California is bracing for a dangerous combination of extreme heat and high fire risk this week as people across the state celebrate Independence Day outdoors. Temperatures…
Astronauts Robert L. Curbeam Jr. (left) and Christer Fugelsang aboard the International Space StationNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) How spaceflight affects astronauts' health may be…
A group of current and former employees from prominent artificial intelligence companies has published an open letter. The committee warned of inadequate safety oversight within the…
Companies will now be required to disclose information on how climate change could impact their financial performance, although not as detailed as initially proposed.The Securities and…
It has been 100 days since the war in Gaza began, and it has become increasingly difficult to read the news. Her husband told me it…
Immersing your body in cold water stimulates the release of an invigorating cocktail of chemicals. Jacob Staedler/EyeEm/Getty Images “It's like pressing Control-Alt-Del on your computer,” says…