Earth Is Spinning Faster and Days Are Getting Shorter, for Now
Earth Is Spinning Faster and Days Are Getting Shorter, for Now The Earth is currently spinning faster, resulting in shorter days. This week saw some of the shortest days recorded,…
Senator Calls Out Texas For Trying To Steal Shuttle From Smithsonian
Summary Senator Dick Durbin took aim at a Texas initiative aiming to relocate the Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian to Houston, labelling it an extravagant “heist” costing upwards of…
AI-Trained Surgical Robot Removes Pig Gallbladders Without Any Human Help
Summary Researchers successfully used an AI-trained robot to perform surgery by removing pig gallbladders without any human intervention. Conducted by a team from Johns Hopkins University, the operation was a…
Ohio City Using AI-Equipped Garbage Trucks To Scan Your Trash, Scold You For Not Recycling
The city of Centerville, Ohio is leveraging AI technology in their garbage trucks to scan residents’ trash and send postcards informing them about recycling mistakes. This initiative aims to minimise…
Tech to protect images against AI scrapers can be beaten, researchers show
Tech to protect images against AI scrapers can be beaten, researchers show Researchers have uncovered vulnerabilities in image protection technologies designed to safeguard artists from AI-induced harvesting of their works.…
Jamie Dimon’s Blunt Message for Europe: ‘You’re Losing’
Summary Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, delivered a stark warning about Europe’s declining competitiveness in comparison to the U.S. and Asia. Speaking in Ireland, he pointed out that…
‘Coding is Dead’: University of Washington CS Program Rethinks Curriculum For the AI Era
The University of Washington’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering is transforming its computer science curriculum in response to the proliferation of AI technologies. Amidst discussions on…
Why Is Fertility So Low in High Income Countries?
Fertility rates in high-income countries are hitting record lows, attributed not to economic conditions but to changing social norms and values. Research from the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals…
YouTube Is Shutting Down Its ‘Trending’ Page After 10 Years
Summary YouTube is closing its ‘Trending’ page after ten years of operation in favour of a more nuanced system called YouTube Charts. The change responds to the evolving landscape of…
Psilocybin Treatment Extends Cellular Lifespan, Improves Survival of Aged Mice
A new study reveals that psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, significantly delays cellular aging in human cells by over 50% and improves the survival rate of aged mice…