The UN’s human rights chief has referred to as for a moratorium on using some synthetic intelligence tech, similar to bulk facial recognition, till there are “sufficient safeguards” in opposition to its probably “catastrophic” impression. ...

All the metropolis of New Orleans in Louisiana has plunged into near-total darkness in any case energy within the metropolis went out because of Hurricane Ida, feared to grow to be one of many strongest storms to hit the state for the reason that 1850s. ...

Over the previous yr and a half, hysterical media reporting on issues Covid-19 has lowered some individuals to a fearful state of unquestioning compliance – together with a large number of in any other case critically-thinking journalists. ...

A pair of scale mannequin buildings subjected to simulated storm situations in an lab responded like actual wood-frame houses throughout latest hurricanes, suggesting mannequin buildings can yield essential design info for low-lying areas susceptible to storm surges and large waves.

Mother and father are being bombarded by recommendation from race entrepreneurs on how to make sure their toddlers aren’t prejudiced. However none of it's based mostly on commonsense, and it’s completely harmful for teenagers’ long-term improvement. ...

A brand new research challenges the concept grey matter (the neurons that type the cerebral cortex) is extra essential than white matter (the myelin lined axons that bodily join neuronal areas) with regards to cognitive well being and performance. The findings could assist neurologists higher predict the long-term results of ...

A significant knowledge breach from a lately standard social media platform, Clubhouse, has been reported. The newest prompt leak might have compromised the private data of 1.three million customers. ...

Individuals discharged from hospital after COVID-19 seem to have elevated charges of organ injury ('multiorgan dysfunction') in contrast with related people within the normal inhabitants, based on a brand new research.

The president of three Russian sports activities federations, Alexey Vlasenko, who was arrested this week on allegations of fraud, is alleged to have warned that the transfer might negatively have an effect on the efficiency of athletes on the Olympic Video games. ...

Rep. Eric Swalwell has sued Donald Trump and his allies over “emotional misery” sustained on the Capitol Hill riot. The go well with additionally claims that Swalwell stripped down and ready for “hand-to-hand fight” with the rioters. ...