Harrison Smith 
In light of an alarming rise in cyberbullying among children and adolescents, this article delves into the key findings of a recent WHO Europe report that surveyed 279,000 children across Europe, Central Asia and Canada. Cyberbullying on the Rise The report notes a surge from 13% in 2018 to 16% in 2022, in the number … Read more
A recent study has highlighted an unexpected twist in the fight against digital piracy. It seems that aggressive anti-piracy messages can sometimes backfire, leading to an increase in piracy behavior in certain instances. This surprising revelation comes from a study conducted by researchers at the University of Portsmouth in the UK. The research involved 962 … Read more
The advent of Large Language Models (LLMs) has significantly transformed the AI landscape. Exciting yet complex, their understanding and effective utilization call for a careful approach. Understanding Large Language Models LLMs are essentially neural networks developed with an aim to grasp user intent and predict responses based on input prompts. ChatGPT is a prime example … Read more
The mathematical world is buzzing with excitement over the discovery of a new Dedekind number, known as D(9). This notable find was made possible through the power of a supercomputer. Detailed Discovery The ninth in its series, D(9), has been computed to be a staggering 286 386 577 668 298 411 128 469 151 667 … Read more
Chinese scientists have made an intriguing breakthrough in the world of biomedicine by creating a genetically distinct long-tailed macaque, marked by remarkable green eyes and glowing yellow fingertips, through the fusion of pluripotent stem cells from two fertilized eggs of different genetic makeup. A Unique Chimera The macaque stands out as the most mixed or … Read more
Imagine residing in a city where all your basic necessities and services are just a 15-minute commute away. A utopian dream? Not quite, thanks to the emerging role of Artificial Intelligence in urban planning. The Role of AI in Urban Planning Artificial Intelligence (AI) could assist in turning this dream into a reality in a … Read more
Imagine a robot that could walk, not designed by years of human ingenuity, but created by Artificial Intelligence (AI) within seconds. This is the innovative feat achieved by researchers from Northwestern University, MIT, and the University of Vermont. The AI-Crafted Robot The AI’s task was to shape a small rubber block into a mobile creature. … Read more
The Vesuvius Challenge, launched by the University of Kentucky, offers a unique opportunity for AI to delve into the pages of history, deciphering X-ray images of ancient charred scrolls from Herculaneum. Recently, an impressive array of thousands of these X-ray images have been unbarred to AI exploration. Akin to unlocking an ancient secret, the objective … Read more
An international team of scientists has unveiled an AI tool named Bright Transient Survey Bot (BTSbot), which marks a significant advancement in the discovery of supernovae. This tool is unique in being the first AI that can fully automate the process of identifying supernovae without human involvement. The innovation of BTSbot removes the element of … Read more
Imagine being able to ‘paint’ with fluorescent markers on DNA, creating a stunning array of 16 million different shades and hues. Not only this, but imagine that the same technique could accurately recreate digital images on DNA with 24-bit color depth. This is not science fiction, it’s now possible, and the implications are far-reaching. Painting … Read more