Boston Dynamics’ nightmare-inducing robot dogs have been recently equipped with an arm that enables them to open doors. The company released two short videos showing off a pair of the dog-like robots called SpotMinis. While one robot is struggling to open a door, its mate extends a claw from its body, grips the handle, opens […]
NASA Won’t Get Us Back to Moon Anytime Soon
The newest NASA budget lacks the necessary budget to get U.S. astronauts back to the Moon in the near future but is does offer some funding for a lunar exploration. The White House will unveil a copy of the 2019 budget for the space agency on Monday. The document offers a glimpse of the Trump […]
Facial Recognition Programs Racially Biased, MIT Study Finds
A new research paper from the MIT shows that some facial recognition algorithms available on the market are racially biased in favor of white men based on skin color and gender. MIT researchers found that three facial recognition programs had an error rate of up to 0.8 percent when white men were involved. By contrast, […]
Using Special UV Light in Public Spaces Could Kill Flu Viruses, Bacteria
A new study suggests that using small doses of UV light in public spaces could cleanse the air of flu viruses and bacteria before they get to infect people. Researchers are confident that a special type of UV light called far-UVC light in airports, hospitals, schools, and other public spaces could reduce the risk of […]
Apple Assures Customers their Phones Are Safe Despite Code Leak
Apple has issued an official statement about the controversial leak of the iPhone’s source code which has prompted numerous security concerns. The company said users’ phones are safe as the security of the handsets does not rely on the secrecy of the code. Plus, Apple said the leaked code is three-years-old, so there is no […]
Acne Tied to Higher Risk of Major Depression (Study)
A recent British study found that people affected by acne have a higher risk of developing major depression than those with a naturally clear skin. Researchers found acne can boost the risk of depression by 63% or more in the first year since diagnosis. The study was based on data and self-reports taken from the […]
Biotech Billionaire in Talks with Los Angeles Times to Buy Publication
A biotech billionaire from L.A. is reportedly getting closer to a $500-million deal to purchase two major newspapers from the Chicago-based Tronc: San Diego Union-Tribune and Los Angeles Times. Under the deal, TheTimes would return to its initial owner after 18 years. The newspaper will also be able to part ways with Tronc, after a […]
Drinking Hot Tea Can Boost Cancer Risk in Smokers, Heavy Drinkers
According to new research, drinking very hot tea can boost the risk of esophageal cancer by a significant amount. Researchers also found that the highest risk group includes smokers and heavy drinkers. Nevertheless, even non-smokers and those that don’t like alcohol have a higher risk of developing the cancer if their tea is too hot. […]
Top Consumer Watchdog to Drop Probe into Equifax Breach
The United States’ top consumer watchdog aka the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) seemingly wants to drop the probe into Equifax’s massive data breach that exposed the personal data of over 145 million Americans. After the Equifax hack, which is one of the worst in the country’s history, the White House promised to look into […]
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