Meet Daisy, the ‘AI granny’ taking on telephone scammers Posted December 24, 2024 ‘AI granny’ Daisy is the latest weapon in the fight against phone scammers. This AI-powered bot, developed by UK telecom company Virgin Media O2, is designed to outsmar…
Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archeological treasures Posted December 23, 2024 A high-tech new subway whose construction uncovered Roman and Byzantine treasures has opened in Greece. As well as sparkling new trains and stations the new line showcases the …
Michigan State engineering prof, student design helmet inserts to help drown out crowd noise for QBs Posted December 22, 2024 The sight was a common one for Andrew Kolpacki. For many a Sunday, he would watch the National Football League (NFL) games on TV and see quarterbacks (QBs) putting their hands on …
Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don’t lose weight Posted December 21, 2024 Unlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danielle Griffin had no trouble getting them. …
Snack judgment: Spanish court slaps supermarket that fired a worker for eating a croquette Posted December 20, 2024 A Spanish court has upheld a ruling that a supermarket worker was unlawfully fired for having eaten a croquette that was going to be thrown away …
People on breathing machines struggle without power after weather disasters Posted December 19, 2024 Electric grids have buckled more frequently and outages have become longer across the U.S. as the warming atmosphere carries more water and stirs…
Grocery chains vied for a place on Thanksgiving tables with turkey dinner deals and store brands Posted December 18, 2024 Walmart, Target, Aldi and other grocers competed for a place on holiday tables with turkey dinner deals and other promotions to tempt Americans who haven’t recovered from recent f…
Australian schools urged to open school grounds after hours to unlock more green spaces Posted December 17, 2024 Schools in Australia are being asked to open up their grounds after hours to give families more green space and areas for children to play. With the population…
New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions Posted December 16, 2024 The ever-present TV drug ads showing patients hiking, biking or enjoying a day at the beach could soon have a different look: new rules require drugmakers to be clearer and more d…
Vatican, Microsoft create AI-generated St. Peter’s Basilica to allow virtual visits, log damage Posted December 15, 2024 The Vatican and Microsoft in November unveiled a digital twin of St. Peter’s Basilica that uses artificial intelligence to explore one of the world’s most importa…