2025-01-16

Google decides it won't comply with EU fact-checking law

Google has told the EU it will not comply with a forthcoming fact-checking law, according to a copy of a letter obtained by Axios. The company states that it will not be adding fact checks to search r [...]

2025-01-16

Heroes, villains, and childhood trauma in the MCEU and DCU

"This study somewhat refutes the idea that villains are a product of their experiences." At least in fiction. [...]

2025-01-16

An Entire Book Was Written in DNA—and You Can Buy It for $60

What may be the first commercially available book saved in DNA is the latest example of how consumers might use molecular data storage. [...]

2025-01-15

Meta takes us a step closer to Star Trek’s universal translator

The computer science behind translating speech from 100 source languages. [...]

2025-01-15

Researchers use AI to design proteins that block snake venom toxins

It's a good example of how computer developments can be used for practical problems. [...]

2025-01-15

Is humanity alone in the Universe? What scientists really think.

Are scientists speculating, or is there a scientific consensus here? [...]

2025-01-15

Los Angeles Needs to Fireproof Communities, Not Just Houses

After the devastation of the Los Angeles fires, officials are ready to rebuild. But defending against future fires requires thinking about more than buildings. [...]

2025-01-15

The Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Is Now Headed to the Moon: Here's What to Know

March 2 is the targeted landing date. [...]

2025-01-15

FDA Bans Use of Red Dye No. 3 in US Food and Drink

Food manufacturers have until 2027 to remove the controversial ingredient from products. [...]