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Tens of millions of devices are thrown away each year — and the rise of generative AI will only make this worse
Generative AI could saddle the planet with heaps more hazardous waste than ever before.
Green spoonworm: The female tentacle monsters that turn males into ‘living testicles’
This bright green sea creature contains a toxic pigment that protects it from predators, kills bacteria and determines the sex of larvae, turning males into a “living testacle.”
Can massage help with ADHD? Study finds reduced hyperactivity and inattention
A new study published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice provides preliminary evidence that tactile massage can help alleviate symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adolescents. Participants experienced reductions in hyperactivity and inattention, while parents noted improvements in focus…
Tweaking non-neural brain cells can cause memories to fade
“If we go back to the early 1900s, this is when the idea was first proposed that memories are physically stored in some location within the brain,” says Michael R. Williamson, a researcher at the Baylor College of Medicine in…
‘It might pave the way for novel forms of artistic expression’: Generative AI isn’t a threat to artists — it’s an opportunity to redefine art itself
Rather than fearing the rise of generative AI, new technologies may allow creatives to define and express themselves in completely new ways.
Aurora activity is just getting started. Here’s why the best northern lights are yet to come.
Discover why the best aurora displays occur after solar maximum, and why 2026-2027 could be the year of the northern lights.
Dynamic brain connectivity distinguishes conscious and unconscious states
Our brains are remarkably dynamic, constantly shifting between states of activity that reflect our thoughts, perceptions, and awareness. A new study published in Communications Biology suggests that this dynamism is key to distinguishing between consciousness and unconsciousness. Researchers found that…
Where would a compass point in outer space?
On Earth, the magnetic field of our planet points a compass north, but in space, things are a bit more complicated.
Spies hack Wi-Fi networks in far-off land to launch attack on target next door
One of 2024’s coolest hacking tales occurred two years ago, but it wasn’t revealed to the public until Friday at the Cyberwarcon conference in Arlington, Virginia. Hackers with ties to Fancy Bear—the spy agency operated by Russia’s GRU—broke into the…
