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A new brain scan study has shown that people with type 2 diabetes or on the road to developing it have brains that age faster. Living a healthy lifestyle could help protect the brain from these harmful effects. Scientists scanned the brains of over 31,000 adults aged 40-70. Using a computer program, they were able … Read more

Meta’s data centers consumed a record 14,975,435 MWh of electricity in 2023, representing a 34% increase from the previous year. Of this total, leased data center facilities accounted for 2,187,020 MWh, a 97% year-over-year increase. Among Meta’s 16 owned data center facilities, the Prineville, Oregon campus had the highest electricity consumption at 1,375,321 MWh, followed … Read more

There are over 8 billion people in the world, and each additional person brings more carbon footprints. In this era of rising global temperatures, rampant wildfires, and deadly heatwaves, is it immoral to have children? A survey published by the Pew Research Center in July shows that many people share similar thoughts: among U.S. adults … Read more

In a groundbreaking discovery, marine scientists have captured stunning images of a rare ‘flying spaghetti monster’ deep in the South Pacific. The creature, scientifically known as Bathyphysa, was found during a mapping expedition 1,400 kilometers off the coast of Chile. As scientists continue to explore the vast and mysterious ocean, they are uncovering new species … Read more

Crime, action, comedy, or documentary? A person’s favorite movie genre reveals how their brain works. A new study published in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience compared movie preference data with brain activity recordings. Fans of action and comedy films reacted very strongly to negative emotional stimuli, while those who preferred documentaries, crime films, or thrillers had … Read more

Intel is seeking help from investment banks to navigate one of the most challenging periods in its 56-year history. The chip giant is exploring various options, including splitting its chip design and manufacturing businesses and canceling some of its chip factory projects. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, Intel’s long-time banking partners, have been providing advice … Read more

According to a study published in Nature, the 2023 wildfires in Canada released a staggering 647 megatons of carbon, surpassing the annual emissions of seven of the top ten fossil fuel emitters in 2022. This finding has heightened concerns about the long-term viability of forests as carbon sinks. The wildfires consumed over 15 million hectares … Read more

The market’s enthusiasm for the rapid expansion of the AI market, which had driven up semiconductor stock prices, is starting to cool. While Nvidia reported a significant surge in net profit, the market’s reaction has been muted. The combined market capitalization of global semiconductor-related stocks has contracted by $1 trillion since its peak in July. … Read more

ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has surpassed 200 million weekly active users, marking a significant increase from the previous year. The platform’s popularity has extended to the enterprise sector, with 92% of Fortune 500 companies adopting its solutions. The launch of GPT-4o mini in July has further fueled growth, doubling the usage of its automated API. … Read more

A recent survey by the KCCI and the Institute for Industrial Research highlighted a gap between the perceived need for AI and its actual implementation in Korean companies. While 78.4% of the 500 surveyed businesses recognized AI’s potential to improve efficiency and reduce costs, only 30.6% have integrated AI into their operations. The survey also … Read more

French prosecutors have filed charges against Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, setting a 5 million euro bail and prohibiting him from leaving France during the trial. The charges include conspiracy in organized crime, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a 500,000 euro fine; refusal to cooperate with criminal investigations; and almost … Read more

After facing backlash in February for producing historically inaccurate human images, Google temporarily disabled this feature. Now, Google has revealed in a blog post that its Imagen 3 model will soon be accessible to Gemini Advanced, Business, and Enterprise users to generate human images. To mitigate potential misuse, Imagen 3 incorporates safeguards that prevent the … Read more

According to a report released Wednesday by the U.S. National Toxicology Program, drinking water with fluoride levels more than twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ scores in children. While adding small amounts of fluoride to drinking water has long been hailed as one of public health’s greatest achievements for strengthening teeth and … Read more