Meta’s oversight board recently announced that it is closely examining the policies of the social media giant regarding deepfake porn. This scrutiny comes in the wake of two specific cases that have been brought to its attention. Referred to as a Meta “supreme court” for content moderation disputes, the board is assessing the effectiveness of
The association between the human menstrual cycle and the phases of the Moon has been a topic of interest in many cultures. Despite the similarities in the average cycle time and the month, there has been little evidence to support a direct link between the two. A recent study conducted by a research team from
The recent study revealed that manufacturing nations in the Global North are contributing to energy and emission problems by outsourcing energy-intensive industrial processes to countries in the Global South. This practice, driven by advantages in capital and technology, results in a ‘false decoupling’ of energy consumption from economic growth. While the Global North benefits from
Ammonia, a crucial compound used in fertilizers, has long been produced through the energy-intensive Haber-Bosch process. However, researchers at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan, led by Satoshi Kamiguchi, have recently discovered a more sustainable way to synthesize ammonia. This groundbreaking study, published in Chemical Science, unveils a new catalyst that
Researchers at the University of Würzburg have made significant strides in improving the accuracy and performance of quantum resistance standards by leveraging a phenomenon known as the Quantum Anomalous Hall effect. This breakthrough method eliminates the need for an external magnetic field, thereby simplifying the process of resistance measurement in various industrial and electronic applications.
Rogue waves, known for their colossal size and destructive potential, have been a subject of interest for scientists exploring the mysteries of the ocean. A recent expedition led by the University of Melbourne uncovered groundbreaking information about the formation of rogue waves in the southernmost waters of Antarctica. The study revealed that wind plays a
NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission has faced numerous challenges in recent years. The independent review highlighted unrealistic budget and schedule expectations, an unwieldy structure, and ineffective leadership. This has ultimately led to significant budget cuts, layoffs at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and uncertainty about the mission’s future. The proposed budget cut of $454,080,000 to NASA’s
Psychedelics have gained increasing attention in both scientific research and public interest. These powerful substances have the capacity to alter perception, mood, and various mental processes, showing promise for treating a wide range of mental health disorders. However, in order for their use to be safe and effective, it is crucial to understand how they
For years, the prevailing belief among health care providers and patients alike was that infections acquired in the hospital setting were primarily the result of exposure to superbugs within the medical facility. However, recent genetic research on the bacteria responsible for these infections has uncovered a different narrative. Contrary to popular belief, most health care-associated
Throughout history, the quest for eternal youth has captivated our imagination, leading to stories of extreme measures taken to preserve youthful beauty. While the tale of Countess Elizabeth Báthory’s alleged use of blood baths for this purpose may be more myth than reality, a new study suggests that a similar rejuvenating process is happening in
Google is currently testing the removal of links to California news sites for select users in the western US state as legislators consider implementing a “link tax” on the internet search giant. This move comes in response to the California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA) that is being reviewed by the state senate, with significant implications
The health of our eyes has long been associated with our overall well-being, but recent research has uncovered a surprising link between vision and cognitive decline. A study conducted in Norfolk, England, involving 8,623 participants, revealed that a loss of visual sensitivity could predict the onset of dementia up to 12 years before a formal