Category Archives: Technology

How to Pause AI Before It’s Too Late?

Credit – Getty Images HEIt’s only been 16 months, but ChatGPT’s November 2022 launch already feels like ancient AI history. Hundreds of billions of dollars, both public and private, are flowing into AI. This week alone, thousands of AI-powered products have been created, including the new GPT-4o. Everyone from students to scientists now uses these… Read More »

Humans have been changing nature for thousands of years; It is important to understand this deep history to shape a sustainable future.

In July 2024, all eyes will turn to Paris for the Summer Olympic Games. Spectators from around the world will gather in the City of Light to watch athletes compete and experience the culture, romance and history of one of the world’s most well-known cities. However, Notre Dame Cathedral, the iconic landmark of Paris, will… Read More »

Some in Kenya sell medical data online to access doctor appointments

Kenyan Belinda Adhiambo had to have her leg amputated when she was three after an accident and still suffers from phantom pain. But in his hometown of Kibera, a large, impoverished neighborhood in Nairobi, paying for a doctor can mean missing a meal. “Most of these insurance coverages do not cover people with disabilities because… Read More »

This pocket-sized ECG heart monitor provides ‘peace of mind’ and has over 52,000 5-star reviews

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity or making any changes to your diet, medication, or lifestyle. This pocket-sized ECG heart monitor gives you “peace of mind” (photo via Amazon). If you’ve… Read More »

A second scourge strikes the flooded south of Brazil: Disinformation

SAO PAULO (AP) — While the floods that have devastated Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state have not yet subsided, another scourge has spread across the region: Disinformation on social media has disrupted desperate efforts to deliver aid to hundreds of thousands of people in need. Fake posts sparking outrage include: Official agencies’ failure to… Read More »

Smartphones Can Now Last 7 Years. Here’s How to Make Them Work.

Every smartphone has an expiration date. That day comes when software updates stop coming and you start missing out on new apps and security protections. On most phones, this only happened after three years. But eventually things start to change. The new number is seven. I first noticed this change in October when I reviewed… Read More »

Google and Harvard reveal the most detailed map of the human brain ever

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Ten years ago, Dr. D., a professor of molecular and cellular biology at Harvard University. Jeff Lichtman took a small brain sample in his laboratory. 1 cubic millimeter of tissue, although small, was large enough… Read More »

Study reveals when first warm-blooded dinosaurs roamed Earth

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Were dinosaurs warm-blooded like birds and mammals, or cold-blooded like reptiles? This is one of paleontology’s oldest questions, and collecting the answer is important because it illuminates how prehistoric creatures lived and behaved. Challenging the… Read More »

Google is reinventing itself for the age of artificial intelligence

Google (GOOG, GOOGL) is in the midst of a full-blown AI evolution. The company on Tuesday announced a number of AI products and services during its I/O developer conference in a bid to reposition itself as the world’s AI software leader. “We are fully in our Gemini era,” CEO Sundar Pichai said in his opening… Read More »