British lawmakers have accused outdated laws of hindering police efforts to counter false claims that fueled anti-immigrant violence in the country last summer. The investigation by Parliament’s Home Affairs Committee found that limits on disclosing details of criminal investigations created an “information vacuum” that allowed disinformation to flourish after three children were stabbed to death … Read more
Researchers have created a high-resolution 3D map of brain activity, revealing unprecedented details about the intricate connections between neurons. The map, which includes over 200,000 brain cells and 500 million synapses, provides a new understanding of how the brain processes visual information. To create the map, scientists recorded the firing of nearly 76,000 neurons in … Read more
Brown rice has long been touted as a healthier alternative to white rice, but recent research reveals that it may actually pose a hidden risk to young children. A study by Michigan State University found that brown rice contains higher levels of arsenic, including the toxic inorganic kind, compared to white rice. The study’s findings … Read more
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey sparked a heated debate over intellectual property, patents, and copyright with a short post declaring, “delete all IP law.” X’s current owner Elon Musk quickly responded in agreement. The comments come as AI companies face numerous lawsuits alleging they’ve violated copyright to train their models. Dorsey’s stance suggests that automated IP … Read more
The UK government has taken control of Chinese-owned British Steel two days after passing emergency legislation to authorise the move. China has warned the UK to treat Chinese investors fairly or risk undermining investor confidence. China’s Foreign Ministry said it hopes the British government will protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises, avoid … Read more
Meta Platforms has announced that it will use interactions with its AI, as well as public posts and comments from adults across its platforms, to train artificial intelligence models in the European Union. The move comes after a delay caused by regulatory concerns over data protection and privacy. The company had initially launched its AI … Read more
Actor Nicky Katt, known for his roles in Dazed and Confused and Boston Public, has taken his own life at the age of 54. According to his sister Elise Ravenscroft, Katt died by suicide after a long battle with depression. Ravenscroft shared a personal statement on Monday, saying that mental illness is real, powerful, and … Read more
The US social security system faces a growing fiscal emergency, threatening the nation’s finances. Washington’s reluctance to address the issue stems from misconceptions about its workings. The looming “insolvency” in 2035 hides the real problem – that the government is already facing financial challenges today. Instead of focusing on replenishing an illusory asset fund, policymakers … Read more
Apple has issued price drops on its M4 iPad Pro lineup, with discounts ranging from $50 to $200 off. The new offers include the 11-inch model starting at $899, while the larger 13-inch model is now priced at $1,099. Additionally, Amazon has discounted the Apple Pencil Pro by $30, bringing it down to $99. Top … Read more
A minor geomagnetic storm is expected to bring the northern lights to several states in the US on Saturday night, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The aurora borealis will be visible in Alaska and Canada, with other states along the “view line” including Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, … Read more