Great Barrier Reef Suffers Worst Coral Decline on Record
Overview The Great Barrier Reef is facing its most severe coral decline, with the largest annual decrease in coral cover recorded since surveys began nearly 40 years ago, according to…
Chemical Pollution a Threat Comparable To Climate Change, Scientists Warn
Chemical Pollution a Threat Comparable To Climate Change, Scientists Warn A recent report warns that chemical pollution poses a threat to humanity and nature similar to that of climate change,…
Coding Error Blamed After Parts of Constitution Disappear From US Website
Coding Error Blamed After Parts of Constitution Disappear From US Website The Library of Congress confirmed that a coding error temporarily removed parts of the US Constitution from the Congress…
Country’s Strictest Ban On Election Deepfakes Struck By Judge
Country’s Strictest Ban On Election Deepfakes Struck By Judge A federal judge has struck down California’s strict anti-deepfake election law, arguing that it conflicts with federal protections for online platforms.…
Trump Vows 100% Tariff On Chips, Unless Companies Are Building In the US
Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on imports of semiconductors unless companies commit to building their factories in the United States. This new move aims to encourage local…
Ask Slashdot: Who’s Still Using an RSS Reader?
The article dives into the ongoing discussion about RSS readers, exploring who still relies on them for information intake. Users share their experiences with various RSS services like Feedly, self-hosted…
Citizen Lab Director Warns Cyber Industry About US Authoritarian Descent
Ron Deibert, the Director of Citizen Lab, highlights growing concerns about the intertwining of technology and authoritarianism in the United States. Speaking ahead of his keynote at the Black Hat…
‘Facial Recognition Tech Mistook Me For Wanted Man’
A man named Shaun Thompson is challenging the Metropolitan Police after being mistakenly identified by their facial recognition technology as a suspect. After being stopped while returning home, he sought…
Taiwan’s High 20% Tariff Rate Linked To Intel Investment
Summary Taiwan’s recent implementation of a high 20% tariff rate has drawn attention as it appears linked to Intel’s investment strategies. This tariff has raised questions regarding the implications for…
Low Dose of Lithium Reverses Alzheimer’s Symptoms In Mice
Low Dose of Lithium Reverses Alzheimer’s Symptoms In Mice Research has found that low doses of lithium can reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms in genetically engineered mice. This study suggests that a…