Kids start paying attention to accuracy at about age 4
Early on, they're likely to trust humans; a bit later, performance matters more. Enlarge / Why wouldn't you trust this little guy? He's so cute! (credit: Thamrongpat Theerathammakorn) Making mistakes is human, but it's n.....»»
How advertising jingles influence our buying choices (and why we can still sing them decades later)
Even if we haven't heard them for many years, familiar songs often stick with us for life. We can often recall every lyric to songs we learned as kids or albums we idolized as teenagers. But beyond music we've purposely chosen to listen to or learn,.....»»
This week only: Save $50 on a new De’Longhi espresso machine
Are you ready to start pulling espresso shots like a true artist? Save $50 when you order the De’Longhi Magnifica at Best Buy, but act fast!.....»»
Cracked skull, fractured bones show dangers at Rivian"s factory
Rivian has only one plant, yet has racked up more U.S. safety violations initially deemed “serious” than any other automaker since the start of last year. .....»»
Family sues after teen obsessed with Character.AI commits suicide
Character.AI is a $1 billion AI startup founded by two former Google engineers. After leaving Google to start the company, Character.AI cofounders Noam Shazeer and … The post Family sues after teen obsessed with Character.AI commits suicide app.....»»
Dave Ramsey Tells Mark Cuban Regardless Of Socio-Economic Status, "You Have To Teach Kids To Work"
Dave Ramsey Tells Mark Cuban Regardless Of Socio-Economic Status, "You Have To Teach Kids To Work".....»»
Susan Smith is up for parole 30 years after drowning her kids in a South Carolina lake
Susan Smith is up for parole 30 years after drowning her kids in a South Carolina lake.....»»
Can we ever trust photos again, in an AI age? Apple and others working the problem
At a time when you can ask AI to modify an existing photo in almost any way you please, or even ask it to generate a completely artificial image, can we ever trust photos again? Apple is working to address the issue in two ways, and many of us are.....»»
When does winter start? Here"s what NOAA, AccuWeather, Farmer"s Almanac say to expect
When does winter start? Here"s what NOAA, AccuWeather, Farmer"s Almanac say to expect.....»»
You can no longer sign up for Disney+ and Hulu via the App Store
In an attempt to avoid paying Apple's App Store fees, Disney has removed the ability for users to pay for Disney+ or Hulu through the App Store.Disney+ and Hulu no longer allow signups via the App Store.By instructing their users to visit a website r.....»»
Anticipating socio-technical tipping points to facilitate positive change
As global climate targets tighten, radical and disruptive changes are becoming inevitable. In this context, the concept of tipping points, by which small changes can trigger rapid systemic transformation, is attracting increasing attention in the soc.....»»
Dow Jones says Perplexity is “freeriding,” sues over copyright infringement
AI startup reportedly "did not bother to respond" to notice of infringement. Rupert Murdoch’s Dow Jones and the New York Post have accused artificial intelligence start-up Perpl.....»»
UK Considers New Smartphone Bans for Children
A proposed law would tighten up phone bans in schools and limit how tech companies use children’s data, but experts are unconvinced these measures would make kids safer or healthier......»»
With AI translation tools so powerful, what is the point of learning a language?
In the age of artificial intelligence (AI), foreign language learning can seem like it's becoming obsolete. Why invest the time and effort to learn another language when technology can do it for you?.....»»
New ice core data provide insight into climate "tipping points" during the last Ice Age
A changing climate triggers a sudden shift in ocean circulation, creating weather havoc and plunging Earth into an abrupt new Ice Age......»»
Q&A: More kids than ever need special education, but burnout has caused a teacher shortage
A growing number of students in public schools—right now, about 15% of them—are eligible for special education services. These services include specially designed instruction for students with autism, learning or physical disabilities, or traumat.....»»
Archaeologist reveals factors affecting ocher application in ancient burials at Khok Phanom Di
A study by Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Paris published in the International Journal of Osteoarcheology has investigated the link between ocher burials and chronology, age, sex mobility and funerary tradition at the site of Khok Phanom Di (~4000–3500BP), Th.....»»
Forvia posts slightly lower Q3 sales, but wins new business from Chinese automakers
Forvia said it underperformed the local automotive production in China due to “customer mix evolution and start of productions delayed from 2024 to 2025.”.....»»
Apple’s internal tests show Siri isn’t quite ready to beat ChatGPT
According to Bloomberg, Apple's internal research exposed the wide gulf between Siri and ChatGPT when it comes raw AI intelligence and accuracy......»»
Saturday Citations: Brown dwarf actually brown dwarfs; the adaptability of ice-age humans; archaeologists excited
This week, researchers discovered a near-Earth microquasar that sheds new light on sources of relativistic outflows. Doctors reported finding a triphallic gentleman. And neuroscientists reported on modest cognitive boosts from short (or "acute," in c.....»»
Helping your cat overcome "megacolon"
Cats are masters of mystery—especially when it comes to their health. Often, their discomfort goes unnoticed until a serious issue arises. One such condition that deserves attention is megacolon—a severe form of constipation that, if left untreat.....»»