The constant buzz of notifications from your phone can be a major obstacle to productivity. Researchers have found that simply moving the device away may not be enough to combat distraction, highlighting the need for deeper change. A recent study published in Frontiers in Computer Science explored this issue, asking whether putting the phone just … Read more
Genetic testing service 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it navigates an uncertain future. The California-based company, founded in 2006, has struggled financially since its initial public offering (IPO) in 2021. As of March 23, 23andMe’s shares were worth less than a dollar, and the company faces challenges in finding a sustainable … Read more
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Researchers at Rice University have made a breakthrough in understanding strange metals using quantum information science. These unusual materials don’t follow the usual rules of electricity and magnetism, behaving unpredictably at low temperatures. The discovery could lead to advancements in superconductors, which could revolutionize energy transmission by eliminating power loss. To solve this puzzle, scientists … Read more
Thousands of protesters took to the streets on Saturday, March 29th, to express their opposition to Elon Musk’s efforts at Tesla. The demonstration marked a “Global Day of Action” with protests targeting hundreds of Tesla locations across US, Canada, and Europe. At nearly two months into its campaign, the anti-Tesla movement shows no signs of … Read more
A shocking new book reveals the true extent of William Sargant’s brutal psychiatric treatments in 1940s and 1950s Britain. “The Sleep Room” by Jon Stock is a damning portrait of a man who, under the guise of medical progress, left a trail of broken lives in his wake. Sargant, once hailed as an “iconoclast” and … Read more
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown species of wasp preserved in 99-million-year-old Kachin amber. The insect, named Sirenobethylus charybdis, has an abdomen resembling that of a Venus flytrap. Researchers believe this unique feature is used to capture prey and lay eggs inside the host’s body. The wasp’s rear end, which resembles a grasping jaw, may … Read more
Surfshark’s study reveals the most popular chatbots collect user data, putting users’ privacy at risk. Google’s Gemini tops the list with 22 types of data collected across 10 categories. This includes diagnostic information and access to contacts, exclusive to Gemini. The ranking shows: * Gemini (22 unique data types) * Claude (13) * Copilot (12) … Read more
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake has struck Tonga, a Pacific island nation, about 60 miles northeast of its main island and capital city Nuku’alofa. The quake occurred early Monday morning and triggered a tsunami warning, with people advised to evacuate to higher ground or seek shelter inside steel or concrete buildings. No damages or injuries have … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron said that Israel’s recent attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon were “unjustified” and had breached a ceasefire agreement brokered by France and the US. Macron plans to call US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the situation. The strikes, which targeted a building in Beirut’s southern suburbs, … Read more