For minorities, biased AI algorithms can damage almost every part of life
Bad data does not only produce bad outcomes. It can also help to suppress sections…
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Millions of TikTok users are watching videos of the viral bottle-smashing trend, in which bottles…
Moms nest at thermal springs to give their young the best chance for survival
Two miles below the ocean surface off Monterey, California, warm water percolates from the seafloor…
How to be a good listener
Being a good listener means having empathy. But empathy is one of the most misunderstood…
Acne bacteria trigger cells to produce fats, oils and other lipids essential to skin health – new research
The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it plays a crucial role…
We’re talking about AI a lot right now – and it’s not a moment too soon
When OpenAI unchained the “beast” that is ChatGPT back in November 2022, the pace of…
Russia has declared a new space race, hoping to join forces with China. Here’s why that’s unlikely
This week, the Russian space agency Roscosmos had hoped to return to the Moon after…
how mange-causing mites decimated a Tasmanian wombat population
More than 80% of Australian mammals are found nowhere else in the world. Many of…
New research into genetic mutations may pave the way for more effective gene therapies
Consider a living cell, which can have thousands of genes. Now think of these genes…
‘My brother will pick it up, what’s your PayID?’ How to avoid this scam when selling stuff online
You’ve done it. You’ve finally bought that new sofa you wanted so much. The old…