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What is Storm-1152, alleged top creator of fake Microsoft accounts?
Microsoft has seized the websites of Storm-1152, a Vietnam-based group it says is responsible for creating hundreds of millions of fake accounts. Microsoft has seized the websites of a Vietnam-based…
Leap of Faith: How Belief in God Spurs Risk-Taking
Summary: Religious beliefs influence risk-taking behaviors. Focusing on Christian Americans, the research found that those who view God as a protective figure are more confident in undertaking risks. The study,…
The safety dilemma of self-driving cars
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Self-driving cars, or autonomous vehicles, are revolutionizing how we move from one place to another. They’re also raising major safety and responsibility issues. In an article…
Beer Goggles Myth Busted: Alcohol Doesn’t Alter Attraction
Summary: Researchers have debunked the “beer goggles” myth, suggesting that alcohol doesn’t necessarily make people appear more attractive due to facial symmetry. In their study, participants, including intoxicated individuals, rated…
Gen Z’s Mind Maze: Navigating a World of Perceived Extremes
Summary: A new study delves into the mental health crisis among Gen Z. The study, based on 40 interviews, highlights key risk factors like mass shootings, social media, and climate…
More than a third of those in the UK can’t afford tech needed to reach net-zero, study shows
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain More than a third of people in the U.K. can’t afford renewable energy technology such as solar panels or heat pumps to help the country meet…
Chinese mourners use AI to digitally resurrect the dead
Seakoo Wu and his wife have joined a growing number of Chinese people turning to AI technology to create lifelike avatars of their departed. At a quiet cemetery in eastern…
Women may pay a ‘mom penalty’ when AI is used in hiring, research suggests
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Maternity-related employment gaps may cause job candidates to be unfairly screened out of positions for which they are otherwise qualified, according to new research from NYU…
