To verify that the user is indeed a human, many online platforms require a simple yet effective test. This involves pressing and holding a specific key combination on the keyboard to confirm identity. The purpose of this verification process is to prevent automated scripts, or bots, from gaining access to sensitive areas or completing tasks … Read more
A new study suggests that radiation from CT scans may be more cancer-causing than previously thought, with up to 103,000 cases of cancer linked to the 93 million scans performed in 2023. The American College of Radiology has stated that there is no direct link between CT scans and cancer, but warns that medical tests … Read more
Researchers in the US have made a groundbreaking discovery that challenges human understanding of colour perception. By using laser pulses to stimulate individual cells in the retina, they claim to have seen a new colour, dubbed “olo”, which is blue-green in appearance but unlike anything experienced by humans before. The team used an experiment involving … Read more
A new study has found a link between a healthy plant-based diet and better life expectancy for people with cardiometabolic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or obesity. Researchers analyzed data from 78,000 participants in China, the UK, and the US and discovered that those who followed a plant-based diet saw a 17-24% reduction in … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is hiring outside contractors to replace some staff who were fired or left after supporting safety inspections, including those who arranged international trips to remote pharmaceutical plants. Dozens of employees were let go in the latest round of layoffs, which include personnel from the Office of Inspections and … Read more
Boeing has resumed flying planes intended for Chinese airlines that were previously refused due to the trade tensions between the two countries. A 737 Max jet from Xiamen Air was flown back to the US, first stopping in Guam and then passing through Seattle, Hawaii, according to data. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-18/boeing-begins-flying-back-planes-destined-for-chinese-airlines
AOL is part of the Yahoo family of brands, which includes Yahoo and AOL websites, as well as a digital advertising service called Yahoo Advertising. If you visit these sites, you will be offered the opportunity to manage your cookie settings and data use. You can choose to reject all cookies and personal data for … Read more
The 125th anniversary celebration of the New York International Auto Show kicked off at the Jacob Javits Center, featuring over 100 years of car history, including some of the hottest cars from as early as 1909. This year’s event puts a strong focus on electrification, with four new electric vehicle test tracks and test ride … Read more
Streaming giant Netflix has defied economic uncertainty, saying it hasn’t been impacted by headwinds and isn’t adjusting its forecasts. According to a UBS report, Netflix is cheaper than peers in terms of cost per hour viewed, giving it an edge in the market. This value proposition is being driven by strong engagement, with viewership hours … Read more
A military awards ceremony in a university building basement in Sumy, Ukraine was disrupted on Sunday when two Russian ballistic missiles tore through the surrounding area, killing dozens of civilians and engulfing the city streets in flames. The Ukrainian soldier’s stepdaughter is currently being treated in intensive care at a nearby hospital. Eyewitnesses described the … Read more