Global Optimism for Research Varies Widely: Nigeria at 94%, Japan Below 50%
A global survey reveals significant variations in public optimism towards research and technology, with Nigeria showing 94% optimism while Japan shows less than 50%, highlighting the influence of socioeconomic factors and public trust on acceptance of technological advancements.
Global Optimism for Research Varies Widely: Nigeria at 94%, Japan Below 50%
A global survey reveals significant variations in public optimism towards research and technology, with Nigeria showing 94% optimism while Japan shows less than 50%, highlighting the influence of socioeconomic factors and public trust on acceptance of technological advancements.
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32% Bias Score
AI's Polymath Renaissance: Democratizing Knowledge and Shaping Innovation
The increasing importance of polymaths in the age of AI is highlighted, focusing on their ability to bridge disciplines and drive innovation, with AI potentially fostering a new generation of polymaths who can address complex challenges ethically.
AI's Polymath Renaissance: Democratizing Knowledge and Shaping Innovation
The increasing importance of polymaths in the age of AI is highlighted, focusing on their ability to bridge disciplines and drive innovation, with AI potentially fostering a new generation of polymaths who can address complex challenges ethically.
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40% Bias Score
Global Survey: Public Trust in Science Remains High Despite Pandemic
A global survey of almost 72,000 individuals across 68 countries refutes claims of a widespread crisis of confidence in science, revealing that 78 percent believe scientists produce high-quality research; however, integrating scientific findings into policy decisions which restrict personal freedoms...
Global Survey: Public Trust in Science Remains High Despite Pandemic
A global survey of almost 72,000 individuals across 68 countries refutes claims of a widespread crisis of confidence in science, revealing that 78 percent believe scientists produce high-quality research; however, integrating scientific findings into policy decisions which restrict personal freedoms...
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Agriculture: 50% Ammonia Emission Reduction Possible Through Innovation
A Wageningen University study commissioned by Dutch provinces reveals that agricultural ammonia emissions can be reduced by almost 50 percent within five years using available and upcoming technologies, mainly in dairy farming, potentially enabling all provinces to meet nitrogen targets, though live...
Dutch Agriculture: 50% Ammonia Emission Reduction Possible Through Innovation
A Wageningen University study commissioned by Dutch provinces reveals that agricultural ammonia emissions can be reduced by almost 50 percent within five years using available and upcoming technologies, mainly in dairy farming, potentially enabling all provinces to meet nitrogen targets, though live...
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44% Bias Score
Microplastics Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
Recent studies reveal a strong correlation between ingesting microplastics—up to 5 grams weekly—and increased risks of colon, lung, and prostate cancers due to inflammation and cellular damage caused by these particles, challenging the WHO's 2019 assessment.
Microplastics Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
Recent studies reveal a strong correlation between ingesting microplastics—up to 5 grams weekly—and increased risks of colon, lung, and prostate cancers due to inflammation and cellular damage caused by these particles, challenging the WHO's 2019 assessment.
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56% Bias Score
AI Model GPT-4b Boosts Stem Cell Reprogramming Efficiency 50-fold
OpenAI and Retro Biosciences' AI model, GPT-4b, shows 50 times increased efficiency in applying Yamanaka factors for stem cell reprogramming, potentially revolutionizing regenerative medicine and extending human lifespan, though ethical considerations and peer review are necessary.
AI Model GPT-4b Boosts Stem Cell Reprogramming Efficiency 50-fold
OpenAI and Retro Biosciences' AI model, GPT-4b, shows 50 times increased efficiency in applying Yamanaka factors for stem cell reprogramming, potentially revolutionizing regenerative medicine and extending human lifespan, though ethical considerations and peer review are necessary.
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44% Bias Score
Reflective Clothing Hinders Pedestrian Auto-Braking Systems, IIHS Finds
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that pedestrian-detecting auto-braking systems in three SUVs performed worse at night when the pedestrian dummy wore reflective clothing, highlighting a critical flaw in the technology and raising concerns about nighttime pedestrian safety.
Reflective Clothing Hinders Pedestrian Auto-Braking Systems, IIHS Finds
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that pedestrian-detecting auto-braking systems in three SUVs performed worse at night when the pedestrian dummy wore reflective clothing, highlighting a critical flaw in the technology and raising concerns about nighttime pedestrian safety.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's False Claim: Manchester, Not US, Split the Atom First
During his inaugural address, President Trump mistakenly claimed the US split the atom; however, this achievement belongs to Sir Ernest Rutherford, who performed the groundbreaking experiments at the Victoria University of Manchester in 1919.
Trump's False Claim: Manchester, Not US, Split the Atom First
During his inaugural address, President Trump mistakenly claimed the US split the atom; however, this achievement belongs to Sir Ernest Rutherford, who performed the groundbreaking experiments at the Victoria University of Manchester in 1919.
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36% Bias Score
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Significant Health Benefits and Risks Revealed in Large-Scale Study
A study of 1.4 million US veterans with type 2 diabetes revealed that GLP-1 receptor agonists, weekly-injected drugs, reduced the risk of 42 health issues, including cardiovascular problems and infections, but increased risks of gastrointestinal issues and low blood pressure.
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Significant Health Benefits and Risks Revealed in Large-Scale Study
A study of 1.4 million US veterans with type 2 diabetes revealed that GLP-1 receptor agonists, weekly-injected drugs, reduced the risk of 42 health issues, including cardiovascular problems and infections, but increased risks of gastrointestinal issues and low blood pressure.
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40% Bias Score
Conductor Elgar Howarth Dies at 89
Conductor Elgar Howarth, who died aged 89, significantly impacted brass band and contemporary music, notably by bringing the Grimethorpe Colliery Band to the BBC Proms in 1974 and through his collaborations with major composers such as Harrison Birtwistle and György Ligeti.
Conductor Elgar Howarth Dies at 89
Conductor Elgar Howarth, who died aged 89, significantly impacted brass band and contemporary music, notably by bringing the Grimethorpe Colliery Band to the BBC Proms in 1974 and through his collaborations with major composers such as Harrison Birtwistle and György Ligeti.
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4% Bias Score
SpaceX Starship Test Flight: Setback in Rapid Spaceflight Revolution
During SpaceX's seventh Starship test flight, the upper stage was lost; however, this setback is considered typical of experimental rocketry, and the innovative approach mirrors the rapid development seen during the Space Race, pushing boundaries and accelerating spaceflight.
SpaceX Starship Test Flight: Setback in Rapid Spaceflight Revolution
During SpaceX's seventh Starship test flight, the upper stage was lost; however, this setback is considered typical of experimental rocketry, and the innovative approach mirrors the rapid development seen during the Space Race, pushing boundaries and accelerating spaceflight.
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52% Bias Score
Infini Resources to Commence Maiden Diamond Drilling at Portland Creek Uranium Project
Infini Resources is commencing diamond drilling at its Portland Creek uranium project in Newfoundland, Canada, to explore a 3.8km long uranium anomaly with a peak soil assay of 7.5% uranium oxide, focusing on two key structures bounding a high-grade 800m by 100m mineralized corridor.
Infini Resources to Commence Maiden Diamond Drilling at Portland Creek Uranium Project
Infini Resources is commencing diamond drilling at its Portland Creek uranium project in Newfoundland, Canada, to explore a 3.8km long uranium anomaly with a peak soil assay of 7.5% uranium oxide, focusing on two key structures bounding a high-grade 800m by 100m mineralized corridor.
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60% Bias Score