Image Credits: PixabayA fatty acid commonly found in olive oil and other plant oils has been shown to stimulate the body’s creation of new fat cells, potentially increasing fat storage and leading to weight gain over time. Previously, this weight gain was thought to result mainly from the high calorie content of foods containing...
Image Credits: PixabayPrime Minister Keir Starmer will announce on Monday that the UK government will partner with tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon to train 7.5 million workers in AI skills.Starmer will also announce £187 million ($253 million) in funding to enhance tech skills for one million secondary school students through the "TechFirst"...
Image Credits:PixabayAs AI reshapes society, policymakers must prioritize global tech regulation, IP reform, and readiness for workforce disruption.These are the key points made by AI expert Professor Shalom Lappin, supported by thorough research in his new book, Understanding the Artificial Intelligence Revolution.Lappin, who holds academic positions at Queen Mary University of London, King's College...
Image Credits: PexelsApple is under pressure to prove it still has its edge, despite unmet promises to enhance iPhones with generative AI, as competitors surge ahead with the tech.Apple will unveil its latest plans for its popular devices and the software behind them at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), starting Monday in Silicon...
Image Credits:Stanislav Kogiku/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty ImagesBloomberg News reports that Milan Kovac, who leads Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot program, is departing the company.Musk Envisions Rapid Expansion of Optimus Amid Leadership ChangeThe departure follows CEO Elon Musk’s recent claim that Tesla will have “thousands” of Optimus robots working in its factories by year’s end. Musk...
Image Credits: PixabayMore than half of U.S. states have passed legislation aimed at regulating adolescent social media use. However, a study published in The Milbank Quarterly highlights that these policies—such as restrictions on cell phone use in schools and laws against cyberbullying—face notable shortcomings. The research also outlines key areas for further study to...
Image Credits: An exploded view of the new high-tech seatbelt from VolvoVolvoIn 1959, Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin invented the three-point seatbelt and made its design freely available to car manufacturers worldwide. This straightforward yet revolutionary invention has since been credited with saving over a million lives. Today, Volvo is once again innovating in safety,...
Image Credits:newatlasAutomatic gear-shifting on bikes is common but usually relies on batteries that need frequent recharging. Shimano's new Q'Auto system is different—it uses the rider’s pedaling power instead.Q'Auto is primarily designed for urban, trekking, and gravel bikes—both traditional and electric. It includes three components: a modified Shimano Cues rear freehub, a connected Cues wireless...
Image Credits: PixabayScientists have uncovered a previously unrecognized biological process responsible for tissue and organ damage in low-oxygen conditions like heart attacks and strokes. The findings indicate that rupturing red blood cells, rather than blood clots, are to blame.The microvasculature—a network of tiny blood vessels—is essential for supplying oxygen and nutrients to body tissues....
Image Credits: PixabayCircle, a leading issuer of USDC—a stablecoin tied to the U.S. dollar—closed its first day of public trading at $83.23 per share, marking a 168% increase over its IPO price of $31 set just a day earlier.The strong debut highlights growing investor enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies, especially stablecoins, fueled in part by the...
