EU hails ‘change’ as Apple opens App Store to competition

EU law is forcing Apple to break the dominance of the App Store. The European Union’s digital enforcer celebrated on Friday the “change” underway in the tech world after Apple…

Outrage over deepfake porn images of Taylor Swift

US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs during her Eras Tour in Inglewood, California on August 7, 2023. Fans of Taylor Swift and politicians, including the White House, expressed outrage on Friday…

Unlocking the role of hydrogen in lithium-ion batteries

Bystander Support Reduces Antisocial Behavior

Summary: A new study emphasizes the crucial role of bystanders in confronting anti-social behavior. Three studies showed that bystander support reinforces social norms and discourages harmful conduct, while silence or…

Menopause Symptoms Reduced by Cold Water Swimming

Summary: Cold water swimming significantly eases menopausal symptoms. Surveying 1114 women, with 785 experiencing menopause, researchers found improvements in anxiety, mood swings, low mood, and hot flashes among participants. The…

Can A Furry Fruit Help Boost Mood and Mental Health?

Summary: Researchers found that kiwifruit rapidly improves mood and vitality, with effects noticeable in just four days. The study involved an 8-week intervention with 155 adults with low vitamin C…

Russian sentenced to five years in prison for Trickbot malware

A Russian man involved in developing the Trickbot malware has been sentenced to more than five years in prison in Ohio. A Russian man has been sentenced to more than…

Meta beefs up teen defenses at Instagram and Messenger

Meta has been steadily ramping up defenses for young users of its apps in the aftermath of accusations it put profit over their well-being. Meta on Thursday began blocking messages…

Researchers enhance safety of lithium batteries with graft polymerization technique

GM bets on e-vehicles with $1.4 bn investment in Brazil

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain General Motors said Wednesday it will invest seven billion reais (more than $1.4 billion) in Brazil in the next five years to develop electric vehicle production…