Elon Musk has long railed against the “legacy media” and claims X, formerly Twitter, is a better source of information. Elon Musk’s social media platform X has stripped headlines from…
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Many Dutch municipalities do not yet respond adequately to security vulnerabilities, research finds
Many local authorities respond too slowly or inadequately to reports about security vulnerabilities. These coordinated vulnerability disclosures (CVD reports) are often made by ethical hackers who aim to make the…
Meta expands generative AI tools to boost effectiveness of ads
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Meta Platforms Inc. is rolling out new generative AI tools for all advertisers, expanding on an earlier test of the features that let marketers create images…
Farmers turn to solar power in Syria’s former breadbasket
Solar panels are helping Syrian farmers irrigate their crops despite electricity shortages and drought. At his farm in Syria’s northeast, Abdullah al-Mohammed adjusts a large solar panel, one of hundreds…
Amygdala’s Role in Epilepsy Sudden Death
Summary: A new study pinpointed a potential brain mechanism linked to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), significantly advancing our understanding of this tragic phenomenon. By examining the post-seizure phase…
Psilocybin Microdosing Promising for Mental Health Disorders
Summary: Researchers delve into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin microdosing, exploring its influence on stress resilience and compulsive behaviors in rats. While high-dose psilocybin therapy has been scrutinized for psychiatric…
Human or machine? How about both? New book explores the line between man and machine in music
Deirdre Loughridge Sounding Human book cover. Credit: Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University When Deirdre Loughridge first began teaching classes on music technology in 2012, there was a lot of talk about how…
Electrifying construction sites outside built-up areas in Norway
Energy and electricity needed to power the various machines in operation on the site. Credit: Norwegian University of Science and Technology The building and construction sector currently accounts for approximately…
Personality Disorders Linked to Increased Risk of Fatty Liver Disease
Summary: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most prevalent cause of chronic liver disease in affluent societies, is intrinsically linked with personality disorders. The research uncovers a tri-fold higher likelihood…
Malta to replace struggling national airline
Air Malta will operate its last flight on March 30, 2024. Malta will shut down its loss-making national carrier, Air Malta, next year and replace it with a new government-owned…
