The Sahara gas pipeline faces problems, risking Nigerian taxpayers

The Nigerian government is sinking billions into the long-delayed project but economic and security problems are mounting For over 20 years, Nigeria has been trying to build a pipeline that…

Don’t let ‘FDA-approved’ or ‘patented’ in ads give you a false sense of security

Is that really a stamp of approval? iStock/Getty Images Plus If you’ve ever reached for a bottle of moisturizer labeled “patented” or “FDA approved,” you might want to think twice.…

Recognizing when someone is having a seizure – and how you can help during those first critical moments

Approximately 1 in 26 people develop epilepsy, a condition in which someone experiences recurring and unprovoked seizures. But experiencing a seizure does not always mean a person has epilepsy. Seizures…

Mozilla Recommends ‘Swiping Left’ on AI Romance Apps

Romantics searching for virtual love should approach amorous AI chatbots with caution, according to a report released Wednesday by researchers at Mozilla’s “Privacy Not Included” buyer’s guide. After examining 11…

Another overnight sonic boom possible from SpaceX launch of moon-bound lander

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Another commercial company is trying to become the first to land on the moon with a planned overnight launch atop a SpaceX rocket that could bring…

Legionary fortress of the Legio VI Ferrata found in Israel

Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority have announced the discovery of a military fortress garrisoned by the Legio VI Ferrata (“Sixth Ironclad Legion”), also known as the Fidelis Constans, meaning…

AI giants to unveil pact to fight political deepfakes

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Tech giants including Meta, Microsoft, Google and OpenAI are working on a pact to jointly crack down on AI content intended to deceive voters ahead of…

What is Alaskapox? Recent death brings attention to virus seen in small animals

This image provided by the Alaska Department of Health shows several Alaskapox lesions. “A” is a lesion about 10 days after symptom onset, and “B” is the same lesion two…

New digital therapy reduces anxiety and depression in people living with long-term physical health conditions

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A therapist-guided digital cognitive behavioral therapy reduced distress in 89% of participants living with long-term physical health conditions, a new King’s College London study finds. The…

Loneliness Linked to Negative Eating Behaviors

Summary: Researchers reveals significant associations between social isolation, loneliness, and detrimental food and eating behaviors, uncovering the intricate relationship between emotional well-being and dietary habits. The study, involving 29 research…