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AI Devouring the Web: 2026 Data Crunch on the Horizon

AI Devouring the Web: 2026 Data Crunch on the Horizon

A recent study published in arXiv preprint warns of a looming data shortage for AI by 2026, Khaama Press reported yesterday. AI models, hungry for vast amounts of text data, could exhaust all high-quality online information within two years. This…
New Gene Variant Linked to Obesity Could Lead to Treatment Options

New Gene Variant Linked to Obesity Could Lead to Treatment Options

Scientists have identified a new genetic cause of obesity. People with a variant of the SMIM1 gene tend to burn less energy at rest, leading to weight gain. This variant is linked to a rare blood group (Vel-negative), affecting roughly…
Swedish scientists create world’s first “living computer” built from human brain tissue

Swedish scientists create world’s first “living computer” built from human brain tissue

Swedish scientists have recently created the world’s first ‘living computer’ that is made out of human brain tissue, the Daily Mail reported. According to the report, the computer composes of 16 organoids, or clumps of brain cells that were grown…
Eating ultraprocessed foods is associated with early risk of death, study finds

Eating ultraprocessed foods is associated with early risk of death, study finds

A 30-year study has found that eating ultraprocessed foods is associated with an early risk of death, emphasizing that different foods have different impacts. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, ultraprocessed foods are those that contain ingredients “never or…
Energy drinks could be linked to serious health conditions, new research suggests

Energy drinks could be linked to serious health conditions, new research suggests

Doctors have issued an urgent warning about the consumption of energy drinks, highlighting their potential link to serious health conditions, The Independent reported. The beverages, known for their high levels of caffeine and sugar, are popular among individuals looking to…
Scientists develop fluorescent dye which can spotlight cancerous tissues invisible to naked eye

Scientists develop fluorescent dye which can spotlight cancerous tissues invisible to naked eye

Scientists have developed a fluorescent dye that adheres to cancer cells, enabling surgeons to see and remove tiny cancerous tissues invisible to the naked eye, the Guardian reported. This breakthrough, created by researchers at the University of Oxford and ImaginAb…
New study reveals how internet addiction may affect teen’s mental health

New study reveals how internet addiction may affect teen’s mental health

A breakthrough study has revealed that teens who spend lots of time on social media have complained of feeling like they can’t pay attention to more important things like homework or time with loved ones. The study has possibly captured…
‘Triple Threat’ of Extreme Heat, Oxygen Loss, Acidification Faces Oceans

‘Triple Threat’ of Extreme Heat, Oxygen Loss, Acidification Faces Oceans

New research has found the world’s oceans are under siege from a convergence of extreme heat, oxygen loss, and acidification, the Guardian reported yesterday. The research, published in AGU Advances, says that about a fifth of the ocean’s surface is…
New blood test can predict breast cancer recurrence years before detection

New blood test can predict breast cancer recurrence years before detection

Researchers from the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) have announced a groundbreaking blood test that can predict the recurrence of breast cancer years before it is detectable on scans. This “ultra-sensitive” test identifies traces of tumor DNA well before a…
Stem Cell Breakthroughs Promise Hope for Humanity

Stem Cell Breakthroughs Promise Hope for Humanity

The field of stem cell research continues to make significant strides, offering immense potential for treating a multitude of diseases and revolutionizing the field of medicine. These microscopic marvels hold the remarkable ability to develop into various cell types, offering…
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