Harbour seals, polar bears, California sea lions and bottlenose dolphins live between 1.65 and 3.55 times longer in captivity than their wild counterparts due to advances in animal husbandry and care. Study results reflect the work of zookepers, handlers and veterinarians, author says New research shows some marine mammals in …
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Sam Bankman-Fried Will Testify in His Own Trial. It’s a Legal Hail Mary
Received wisdom is that defendants shouldn’t take the stand in fraud trials. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s choice to do so is a bold gamble. Photograph: Stephanie Keith/Getty Images The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried SBF Will Testify. It’s a Legal Hail Mary Now Reading The Trial's Big Moments The Trial of …
Read More »How to Use ChatGPT’s ‘Browse With Bing’ Tool—Plus 6 Starter Prompts
OpenAI’s chatbot has two new tricks. Here’s some advice and example prompts to help you try out the internet-connected feature. Illustration: akinbostanci/Getty Images OpenAI recently made two big adjustments to ChatGPT. People who pay for the company’s $20-a-month ChatGPT Plus subscription can now prompt it to browse the internet, although …
Read More »AI radar used to detect polar bears could be used for grizzly and black bears, too
While experts warn there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to stopping unwanted bear encounters, one scientist believes a new radar technology could become the latest tool to help humans and bears live safely alongside each other. The technology is in its final pilot year Polar bears may inhabit a vastly different …
Read More »Unmasking the creepy side of technology
In a remarkable way, technology has transformed our lives. It is a double-edged sword. While it offers us numerous marvels and unprecedented convenience, it also has a dark side that cannot be ignored. Technology can be complex and intimidating, which is why it can give us the feeling of fear …
Read More »8 fun Web3 games that are playable now
Web3 is one of the most exciting and fastest-growing sectors in gaming, as it boasts unique features such as true scarcity of in-game assets, provable fairness, and the ability for players to take ownership of their hard-won reputation and achievements. While many early web3 games focused on play-to-earn, there are …
Read More »Infinix Vlog Masters on how they make fun, relatable hobby content with ZERO 30 5G
We usually discover a piece of ourselves in the things that we find interesting. If you really want to get to know a person better, just look at their favorite hobbies. In today’s social media savvy world, we now have a digital journal where we can share bits and pieces …
Read More »Elon Musk Mocked Ukraine, and Russian Trolls Went Wild
Inauthentic accounts on X flocked to its owner’s post about Ukrainian president Vlodymr Zelensky, hailing “Comrade Musk” and boosting pro-Russia propaganda. Photo-Illustration: Cameron Getty; Getty Images Since Elon Musk spent $44 billion on Twitter (now X) last year, the billionaire has been determined to wipe out bots and spammy accounts. …
Read More »Reporters in Gaza Turn to Radios and Generators to Keep the News Moving
Facing bombs and blackouts, journalists are taking huge risks and jury-rigging solutions so they can bear witness to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Journalists walk among buildings destroyed by an airstrike in Gaza on October 15, 2023.Photograph: Momen Faiz/Getty Images The bombs had rained down on Gaza for 19 hours straight. Wajeeh …
Read More »UPEI data analysis confirms Island suffered ‘shocking’ coastline loss from Fiona
Now that all the numbers have been crunched, researchers at UPEI's School of Climate Change and Adaptation can confidently say that Prince Edward Island lost a record amount of shoreline in 2022. 'We usually measure in centimetres. Now it's in metres.' The numbers are in for 2022, and Prince Edward …
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