Earth Is Spinning Faster and Days Are Getting Shorter, for Now
Summary \n This week, the shortest days of the year have been recorded as the Earth spins at a faster rate. On Tuesday, the rotation was approximately 1.34 milliseconds less…
How Hot Can It Get, Literally? Scientists Weigh In
Four years of research into the 2021 North American heat wave reveals surprising insights into extreme temperatures and their physical limits. Focusing on local temperature anomalies rather than absolute readings,…
Russian Basketball Player Arrested in France Over Alleged Ransomware Ties
Russian Basketball Player Arrested in France Over Alleged Ransomware Ties A Russian professional basketball player, Daniil Kasatkin, has been arrested in France at the request of the United States. Accused…
Framework for Strategic and Transformational Leadership: From Vision to First Wins
This article introduces a strategic leadership framework designed for CIOs and senior IT leaders. It focuses on actionable steps that drive momentum, starting with the concept of a _preferred future_—a…
Mini hearts, lungs and livers made in lab now grow their own blood vessels
Researchers have successfully grown miniaturised versions of human organs in the lab, including hearts, lungs, and livers, that can develop their own blood vessels. These organoids, created from pluripotent stem…
Scientists hide messages in papers to game AI peer review
Researchers are using hidden messages in academic papers to manipulate AI peer review systems for more favourable outcomes. An investigation by Nature revealed 18 preprint studies that incorporated these secrets…
Daily briefing: Research sleuthing is being ‘twisted’ to cast doubt on science
Summary Today’s briefing highlights concerns from research-integrity sleuths who fear their findings are misrepresented to undermine credible science. The article also discusses exciting new discoveries, including ancient proteins that are…
Senator Calls Out Texas For Trying To Steal Shuttle From Smithsonian
Senator Dick Durbin criticises a proposal led by Texas to transfer the Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian to Houston. He labels this endeavour an expensive “heist”, costing around $305…
AI-Trained Surgical Robot Removes Pig Gallbladders Without Any Human Help
AI-Trained Surgical Robot Removes Pig Gallbladders Without Any Human Help An AI-trained robot has successfully performed gallbladder removal surgeries on pigs without any human intervention. Conducted by researchers from Johns…
Ohio City Using AI-Equipped Garbage Trucks To Scan Your Trash, Scold You For Not Recycling
The city of Centerville, Ohio, has introduced AI-equipped garbage trucks to scan residents’ trash and identify improper recycling practices. When non-compliant items are detected, residents receive personalised postcards detailing the…