Turtles all the way down: Why AI’s cult of objectivity is dangerous, and how we can be better
Hiding human biases in model biases doesn't eliminate them or magically make these biases objective. We must adopt a more realistic view. Hiding human biases in model biases doesn't eliminate them or magically make these biases objective. We must.....»»
5 best breakup movies, ranked
The best breakup movies are also often the saddest, from cult classics like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind to heartbreaking musicals like La La Land......»»
Plastic waste in rivers may carry dangerous microbes: Study
Plastic litter in rivers might be allowing dangerous pathogens to hitch-hike downstream, a new study published Wednesday found......»»
Seeing the unseen: How butterflies can help scientists detect cancer
There are many creatures on our planet with more advanced senses than humans. Turtles can sense Earth's magnetic field. Mantis shrimp can detect polarized light. Elephants can hear much lower frequencies than humans can. Butterflies can perceive a br.....»»
Wearable devices may prevent astronauts getting "lost" in space
The sky is no longer the limit—but taking flight is dangerous. In leaving the Earth's surface, we lose many of the cues we need to orient ourselves, and that spatial disorientation can be deadly. Astronauts normally need intensive training to prote.....»»
Check out this great movie before it leaves Hulu next week
This 1980s movie is a genuine cult classic. It's leaving Hulu next week, but you still have time to check it out. Find out what is and why you should watch it......»»
Research highlights gender diversity problems in Australian prisons
Trans and gender diverse people housed in male or female prison facilities face dangerous and stressful daily hazards that Australia's prison systems are trying to address to raise standards......»»
Scientists engineer plants to speak in color as environmental sensors for dangerous chemicals
What if your house plant could tell you your water isn't safe? Scientists are closer to realizing this vision, having successfully engineered a plant to turn beet red in the presence of a banned, toxic pesticide......»»
Storm Babet caused dangerous floods as the "dry side" of Scotland isn"t used to such torrential rain
Storm Babet has caused havoc across the UK, with strong winds and rough seas along the east coast, record breaking rainfall and river levels in Scotland, overtopped flood defenses, closed roads and railways and sadly at least two deaths. The impacts.....»»
Soil carried on sea freight loaded with dangerous pests and diseases: Study
Often introduced unintentionally by human activities, invasive alien species can outcompete and overwhelm native flora and fauna, driving species to the brink of extinction and disrupting the balance of ecosystems. Understanding why exactly they esta.....»»
What’s new on Shudder in November 2023
New movies like Birth/Rebirth, cult hits like I Am Not a Serial Killer, and new episodes of Dragula highlight Shudder's November 2023 schedule......»»
Revealing structural secrets of a key cancer protein
Scientists have breathed new life into the study of a protein with an outsized link to human cancers because of its dangerous mutations, using advanced research techniques to detect its hidden regions......»»
Agronomists protect plants from heavy metals with hormone therapy and the mineral zeolite
RUDN University agronomists have shown that the hormone melatonin and the mineral zeolite mitigate the dangerous effects of heavy metals on plants. The first protects cells from destruction by cadmium, and the second increases nutrient availability a.....»»
The deep slumber of a hospital pathogen: Why infections with Acinetobacter baumannii can flare up again and again
The bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii is an extremely dangerous pathogen that is found, among other places, in hospitals. Many of the bacterial strains are resistant to different classes of antibiotics. Infections with Acinetobacter baumannii were fi.....»»
This CarPlay GPS bug makes Apple Maps unusable and dangerous
On last week’s episode of 9to5Mac Happy Hour, I complained about an ongoing CarPlay problem I’ve been experiencing on and off for nearly a year. Essentially, the GPS continually bugs out and completely breaks navigation via Apple Maps, Google Map.....»»
Dangerous "Superbugs" Are on the Rise. What Can Stop Them?
Traditional antibiotics drive bacteria toward drug resistance, so scientists are looking to viruses, CRISPR, designer molecules and protein swords for better superbug treatments.....»»
The girlboss lost. Here’s why these under-the-radar female founders won
In a startup culture rife with misogyny, developing a cult of personality as a female founder was good for business—until it wasn’t. Did these other founders fare better because they weren’t as public? The reign of the girlboss.....»»
No brand is too small for activism
The founder of cult brand Clare V on how brands can bring their principles to their products. Clare Vivier was always bound to get involved in social justice. Her parents were political activists, and she grew up going to protests. So, when the fash.....»»
The girlboss lost. Here’s why these other female founders won
In a startup culture rife with misogyny, developing a cult of personality as a female founder was good for business—until it wasn’t. Did these other founders fare better because they weren’t as public? The reign of the girlboss.....»»
"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Lidia hits Mexico"s Pacific coast
Hurricane Lidia made landfall Tuesday on Mexico's Pacific coast as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm, threatening to bring flooding and mudslides, forecasters said......»»
"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Lidia heads for Mexico
Hurricane Lidia became an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm on Tuesday as it headed toward beach resorts on Mexico's Pacific coast, threatening to bring flooding and mudslides, forecasters said......»»