Heatwave triggers "false autumn" in UK
Searing summer temperatures in the UK have not just parched the earth and dried up rivers, lakes and reservoirs but are also seeing trees shed their leaves early......»»
NICE Actimize launches SAM-10 to detect suspicious activity while reducing false positives
NICE Actimize has launched its Suspicious Activity Monitoring (SAM-10) solution. Built to detect more suspicious activity while reducing false positives, NICE Actimize’s SAM-10 introduces enhancements to its anti-money laundering solution, incorpor.....»»
"Hotter and hotter": Swathes of Asia sweat in heatwave
Sweltering under a blistering sun, people across South and Southeast Asia have been taking cover beneath any shelter they can find as they pray for cooling rains with record temperatures hitting the region......»»
Timing of snowshoe hare winter color swap may leave them exposed in changing climate, study finds
Like many animals in the far north, snowshoe hares change their coats from brown to white each autumn. Come winter, these all-white hares are harder for predators to spot against the snowy landscape, helping ensure their survival......»»
When cells sense the cue for growth
Researchers of the Genome Dynamics Project team at Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science have revealed a new mechanism controlling cellular proliferation in response to serum, which triggers growth of resting cells......»»
ChatGPT: Mayor starts legal bid over false bribery claim
Brian Hood says chatbot ChatGPT spread false information about him serving time in prison......»»
If your iPhone calls emergency services, don"t hang up if you"re fine says Apple
As Apple works to reduce the number of false alarms created by its iPhone 14 Crash Detection, it's also saying that users should not cancel an unintended emergency call.Crash Detection can save a life, but it also strains emergency servicesThe iPhone.....»»
OpenAI threatened with landmark defamation lawsuit over ChatGPT false claims [Updated]
ChatGPT falsely claimed a mayor went to prison. Enlarge (credit: Thomas Trutschel / Contributor | Photothek) (Update, 8:30 pm: A spokesperson for Gordon Legal provided a statement to Ars confirming that responses to text.....»»
OpenAI threatened with landmark defamation lawsuit over ChatGPT false claims
ChatGPT falsely claimed a mayor went to prison. Enlarge (credit: Thomas Trutschel / Contributor | Photothek) It was only a matter of time before ChatGPT—an artificial intelligence tool that generates responses based on.....»»
Judge slams Fox News for false election claims as Dominion wins key ruling
Judge rules Fox statements false; jury will decide on "actual malice" and damages. Enlarge / Protester holding a sign outside the News Corp building in New York City on March 7, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Erik McGregor ).....»»
Background warming and soil moisture feedback will enhance impact of heat domes, says study
In 2021, North America experienced one of the deadliest heatwaves in history. The heatwave was caused by a high-pressure system called a "heat dome" which traps hot air like a cap. To what extent the heat dome has contributed to the heatwave and whet.....»»
Judge finds Google destroyed evidence and repeatedly gave false info to court
Google in trouble for auto-deleting chats needed as evidence in Epic Games case. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Hup) A federal judge yesterday ruled that Google intentionally destroyed evidence and must be sanctioned, r.....»»
Study finds fish assess misinformation to avoid overreaction
Fish can adjust their sensitivity to the actions of others—such as fleeing due to a false alarm—to reduce the risk of responding to misinformation, according to a new study. Other animals, including humans, may also have these decision-making mec.....»»
New study uncovers unprecedented declines in iconic kelp forests along Monterey Peninsula
A new study published in PLOS ONE provides novel documentation of kelp forest decline along the west coast of the U.S. and Mexico in response to the 2014–2016 record-breaking marine heatwave, along with evidence of regional recovery. Using Kelpwatc.....»»
Study shows links between Australia"s false killer whales and endangered groups from Hawaii
False killer whales off the Northern Australia coast need their conservation status reviewed because of similarities they share with groups from Hawaii listed as Endangered in the U.S., a Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher says......»»
The new normal already? Examining the changing probability of a summer-like fall
In October 2021, South Korea experienced a heatwave of an unprecedented magnitude. During the first half of the month, the average temperature was recorded at 19.9 °C, marking a 3.9 °C increase above normal. This event was unparalleled, anticipated.....»»
5 stories about Boston attacks that are false
Whether malicious or accidental, fake stories about the Boston attack have gone viral on social media......»»
How Reuters used AirTags to reveal Dow’s false recycling promises
We’ve seen countless clever use cases of Apple’s AirTag item trackers, but nothing quite like this one. As part of an investigative report into recycling practices of Dow Inc and the Singapore government, a Reuters reporter planted hidden AirTag.....»»
After defending false data, Comcast admits another FCC broadband map mistake
Comcast could have avoided giving false data to FCC by checking its own website. Enlarge / A Comcast Xfinity service van in San Ramon, California on February 25, 2020. (credit: Getty Images | Smith Collection/Gado ) Com.....»»
Researchers discover threshold that triggers drought response in forests
Missouri is home to an array of natural resources, with forests among the state's most valuable ecosystems. As warmer temperatures fueled by climate change affect ecosystems globally, forests are under stress to adapt to these changes and ensure thei.....»»
Noble false widows: The tiny spiders taking a big bite out of British and Irish wildlife
Over the last two decades, an uninvited guest has made an appearance in and around homes throughout western Europe, including Britain and Ireland, as well as west Asia and the Pacific coast of North and South America......»»