South Korea Turns To Surveillance As "Ghost Surgeries" Shake Faith In Hospitals
After scandals in which doctors let unsupervised assistants operate on patients, South Korea is becoming one of the first to require cameras in operating rooms. The New York Times reports: Ethicists and medical officials, including those at the Ameri.....»»
The Arecibo Message, Earth’s First Interstellar Transmission, Turns 50
In 1974 we beamed a radio transmission into space that changed the way we think about our place in the cosmos.....»»
Study confirms Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient rituals
A University of South Florida professor found the first-ever physical evidence of hallucinogens in an Egyptian mug, validating written records and centuries-old myths of ancient Egyptian rituals and practices. Through advanced chemical analyses, Davi.....»»
Silver-silica composite catalyst inspired by geochemical cycling exhibits reversible local pH control
A research team led by Dr. Hyung-Suk Oh and Dr. Woong Hee Lee at the Clean Energy Research Center at Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has developed a silver-silica composite catalyst capable of reversible local pH control through a si.....»»
Apple quietly gave the M4 MacBook Pro a quantum dot display
M4 MacBook Pro reviews mostly endorsed my own view that, while the machine would make a great purchase for Intel MBP owners, there isn’t a compelling reason for any M-series user to upgrade. However, it turns out that Apple quietly gave the late.....»»
Toxin was released into the Congaree River in South Carolina: Agencies did little to stop it, greens say
High amounts of a toxic chemical are being discharged into the Congaree and Cooper rivers from plastics factories in South Carolina, but state and federal regulators are doing little to control the pollution, a new report says......»»
Climate change: Women"s role in the economy is key to a just transition
The realities of climate change are hitting home for many people living in the Global South. Food security, water access and health have been jeopardized by increased temperatures, extreme weather events and sea level rise......»»
Pakistan employs new measures to deal with nearly 70,000 people affected daily by hazardous smog
Pakistani authorities introduced mobile clinics and added more beds in hospitals to treat the nearly 70,000 patients received daily with respiratory-related diseases as hazardous smog continued to shroud the country's east, officials said Wednesday......»»
Is South Africa one of the most politically polarized countries in the world? No, it"s not, says sociologist
A number of reports have called South Africa a politically polarized society. This may seem uncontroversial, given the country's history of dispossession and discrimination during colonialism and apartheid, and their continuing legacy after 30 years.....»»
Second developer beta of visionOS 2.2 finally arrives
One day after most of the other developer betas get new builds, visionOS 2.2 turns up for testers using the Apple Vision Pro.The Apple Vision Pro runs visionOSOn Monday, Apple introduced the third round of developer betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, a.....»»
Bitcoin hits record high as Trump vows to end crypto crackdown
Trump plans to shake up the SEC by installing pro-crypto leaders. Bitcoin hit a new record high late Monday, its value peaking at $89,623 as investors quickly moved to cash in on.....»»
Social media can turn household chores into profit—but are gender stereotypes making a comeback?
A study reveals a surprising transformation: as social media turns everyday household chores into profitable ventures, it may also be bringing back outdated gender stereotypes. Published in the Journal of Marketing Management, the research explores h.....»»
From swamps to Appalachia, how South of Midnight captures a seldom-seen America
We got a much closer look at Xbox's upcoming South of Midnight, giving us a better feel of how its bringing the American south to life......»»
Smart surveillance system improves tomato plant monitoring with high-speed disease detection, fruit counting
Tomatoes are a critical source of nutrients and remain one of the most widely cultivated fruits globally. However, intensive greenhouse practices increase susceptibility to diseases, which can reduce yields by up to 30% and degrade fruit quality......»»
The Rise of the Golden Idol review: you need to solve this hilarious mystery
The Rise of the Golden Idol turns its puzzling predecessor into a downright hysterical comedy of errors that you shouldn't miss......»»
43 monkeys remain on the run from South Carolina lab. CEO thinks they"re having an adventure
Forty-three monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina have been spotted in the woods near the site and workers are using food to try to recapture them, authorities said Friday......»»
The OnePlus Open renewed my faith in folding phones. Here’s why
I've had some bad experiences with folding phones. After using the OnePlus Open, I'm a folding phone believer once more. Here's why......»»
Turns out most of us really don"t mind data centers
93% of these 13,000 respondents felt either positive or neutral about data centers, but they recognize their environmental impact......»»
Airborne microplastics aid in cloud formation
It turns out microplastics have an effect on the weather and climate. Clouds form when water vapor—an invisible gas in the atmosphere—sticks to tiny floating particles, such.....»»
The Art of Surveillance: Exposed by Dries Depoorter
Provocative tech artist Dries Depoorter exposes the many ways you’re being watched. The post The Art of Surveillance: Exposed by Dries Depoorter appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Australians who think inequality is high have less faith in democratic institutions, according to study
Central to Australia's cultural and political identity is the notion of a "fair go." But recent elections, including in the United States, have highlighted the challenge of maintaining shared norms and support for institutions when many voters don't.....»»