Science & Technology
AI-Powered Tool to Predict Dementia Risk from Brain Scans
August 28, 2024
AI-Powered Tool to Predict Dementia Risk from Brain Scans
Scientists are set to analyze over a million brain scans using artificial intelligence to develop a tool for predicting dementia risk, The Guardian reported yesterday. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh and the University of Dundee will examine CT and…
Pavel Durov’s Arrest Highlights Tensions Between Free Speech and Tech Accountability
August 28, 2024
Pavel Durov’s Arrest Highlights Tensions Between Free Speech and Tech Accountability
Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, was arrested by French police at Le Bourget Airport near Paris on Saturday evening, raising alarm over the implications for free speech and the responsibilities of tech platforms. Durov’s detention stems from allegations related to…
Scientists develop new AI algorithm to reduce impact of earthquakes
August 26, 2024
Scientists develop new AI algorithm to reduce impact of earthquakes
A new effort to use artificial intelligence (AI) for predicting earthquakes has sparked optimism that the technology could eventually help reduce the impact of earthquakes on lives and economies, SciTechDaily reported. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin developed…
AI Can Predict Tipping Points for Future Disasters, Scientists Says
August 23, 2024
AI Can Predict Tipping Points for Future Disasters, Scientists Says
A new AI program developed by computer scientists aims to predict catastrophic tipping points in complex systems, potentially forecasting ecological collapses, financial crashes, pandemics, and power outages, Live Science reported yesterday. Senior study author Gang Yan from Tongji University stated…
Birds Have Regional Accents, Study Reveals
August 23, 2024
Birds Have Regional Accents, Study Reveals
Researchers have discovered that birds, much like humans, possess unique regional accents, earth.com reported in an article yesterday. A 22-year study of yellow-naped amazon parrots in Costa Rica unveiled distinct dialects: North, South, and Nicaraguan. These parrots, known for their…
Scrolling through social media to alleviate boredom may exacerbate negative feelings, study finds
August 21, 2024
Scrolling through social media to alleviate boredom may exacerbate negative feelings, study finds
According to a new study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, researchers from the University of Toronto have found that scrolling through social media to alleviate boredom may actually exacerbate the feeling. The research indicates that behaviors like fast-forwarding…
Transformative Role of AI in Renewable Energy Sector
August 20, 2024
Transformative Role of AI in Renewable Energy Sector
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the renewable energy industry by enhancing efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, an article by Dawn revealed yesterday. Recent insights highlight AI’s role in accurately forecasting energy production and consumption, optimizing smart grid management, and predicting extreme…
Brain stores three copies of every memory, new study says
August 17, 2024
Brain stores three copies of every memory, new study says
A groundbreaking study from the University of Basel’s Biozentrum has unveiled that the brain employs three distinct sets of neurons to store a single memory, enhancing redundancy and stability in memory retention, New Atlas reported yesterday. Researchers discovered that early-born…
Technology, social media not best tools for children in classrooms, says study
August 17, 2024
Technology, social media not best tools for children in classrooms, says study
An article published on Greater Kashmir on August 16 highlights the detrimental effects of excessive technology and social media use on children’s ability to form meaningful connections in classrooms. The study, based on a survey of 1,146 parents, reveals that…
Google Unveils New AI Features for Android Devices
August 15, 2024
Google Unveils New AI Features for Android Devices
Google announced new artificial intelligence features for Android devices and its latest smartphone lineup on August 14, 2024, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The centerpiece, Gemini Live, is a conversational AI tool that enables users to engage in natural, free-flowing dialogues…