Consciousness is often compared to having “the lights turned on,” but this metaphor invites several questionable theses. Let’s examine five of these implications. Firstly, the “lights on” metaphor suggests that consciousness is either determinately present or determinately absent. This view implies that there are no intermediate states, and that entities like garden snails must be … Read more
The world’s most powerful supercomputer, Frontier, has helped nuclear physicists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) resolve a decade-long debate in the field of nuclear physics. The research focused on deciphering the magnetic properties of calcium-48, an atom with a uniquely stable structure. Calcium-48 is often used in scientific research due to its exceptional stability, … Read more
Transport for London (TfL), the government body responsible for managing Greater London’s transportation system, is currently experiencing a cyberattack. The details are scarce at this time, but TfL Chief Technology Officer Shashi Verma confirmed that no evidence of data compromise has been found. In a statement to the BBC, Verma said: “We have introduced a … Read more