Stabilizing stablecoins: A deep dive into regulations surrounding cryptocurrency
Singapore's excellent standing as a financial hub is predicated on the rule of law and built upon transparency and regulatory diligence. However, pressing issues have emerged in the crypto arena that demand deeper study for solutions.
OpenAI, Meta flex muscles as AI race heats up
The world's biggest AI companies are releasing new usage data showing significant growth as competition in the generative artificial intelligence sector heats up.
Virtual and augmented reality can temporarily change the way people perceive distances, finds study
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that using virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) can temporarily change the way people perceive and interact with the real world—with potential implications for the growing number of industries that use
Researchers formalize concept of transportation-enabled services
In the past two decades, technological leaps in urban infrastructure have driven an explosion of convenience and industry in services such as ride-hailing and delivery of goods.
Spain is luring digital nomads into the countryside with €15,000 grants
In Barcelona, digital nomads risk being attacked by angry water pistol-wielding locals. But other parts of sun-soaked Spain are welcoming remote workers with open arms — and wads of cash. This week, the local government of Extremadura announced it is
Uber backs Wayve as it targets level 4 autonomous vehicles
Uber has made an investment in Wayve, as the ride-hailing giant positions itself to profit from the moment when (or if?) autonomous vehicles finally go mainstream. The undisclosed investment is an extension of Wayve’s massive $1bn funding round, announced in
Dogs Really Do Understand The Words in Those Viral Videos, Study Confirms
It's not just a gimmick!
Quit Smoking To Slash Your Heart Risk by 50% – Cutting Back Offers Little Benefit
Patients with stable coronary artery disease who stop smoking can cut their risk of major cardiovascular events by almost 50%. According to research presented today at ESC Congress 2024,1 patients with stable coronary artery disease who quit smoking at any
Coming Back Empty: NASA Schedules Boeing Starliner for Earth Return on September 6
NASA and Boeing are set for the Starliner spacecraft’s undocking from the International Space Station, scheduled for early September. The uncrewed mission will feature a six-hour journey back to Earth, culminating in a parachute-assisted landing at White Sands Space Harbor.
How Mosquito Love Songs Could Help Stop Malaria
Researchers have discovered that male Anopheles coluzzii mosquitoes, significant carriers of malaria, are drawn to the sound of female wingbeats, triggering their vision in search of mates. This finding from the University of Washington could lead to new mosquito control
Fiery New Tarantula Species Discovered in Arizona’s Sky Islands – but It Could Soon Disappear Forever
Aphonopelma jacobii, a new tarantula species found in southeastern Arizona, faces threats from environmental changes and human impact, emphasizing the importance of biodiversity conservation in the region. Researchers have discovered a new species of tarantula in southeastern Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains.
Al Naslaa rock: Saudi Arabia's enigmatic sandstone block that's split perfectly down the middle
Al Naslaa is a rock formation in Saudi Arabia's northwestern desert consisting of two huge, symmetrical stone blocks that are separated by a mysterious gap and sit on small pedestals.
AI 'hallucinations' can lead to catastrophic mistakes, but a new approach makes automated decisions more reliable
Researchers have developed a new method to improve the accuracy and transparency of automated anomaly detection systems deployed in critical infrastructure.
2,200-year old battering ram from epic battle between Rome and Carthage found in Mediterranean
Researchers have uncovered a bronze battering ram off the coast of Sicily. The weapon would have been used during the Battle of the Aegates between Rome and Carthage.