Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shown significant promise in various real-world applications, but studies have revealed disparities in performance based on the data and hardware systems used for training and deployment. For example, AI tools for facial recognition have shown biases towards fair-skinned individuals over dark-skinned individuals. As a result, efforts have been made to enhance
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The National Labor Relations Board has made a ruling that workers at a company delivering packages for Amazon are to be considered employees of the e-commerce giant. This decision came after accusations were made by delivery workers that Amazon unlawfully refused to recognize their decision to unionize and negotiate with the union over workplace issues.
Samarium, a metallic element discovered in a Russian mine in 1879, has shown incredible potential as a chemical reagent for synthesizing molecules with pharmaceutical applications. Named after the mineral samarskite, which in turn was named after Russian mining engineer Vassili Samarsky-Bykhovets, samarium has been a key component in the creation of new pharmaceuticals. The most
The debate surrounding the existence of sex differences in the human brain has been ongoing for years, with researchers attempting to uncover the underlying reasons behind the disparities in behavior and mental health. A recent study utilizing data from the Human Connectome Project has shed light on what could be the largest sex-related variations in
The study conducted by Peter Reich of the University of Michigan sheds light on the concerning issue of increased carbon loss from northern forest soils due to warming temperatures. The research reveals that as the planet warms, more carbon is escaping the soil than is being added by plants, which has negative implications for climate
The proverbial “sugar high” that follows the ingestion of a sweet treat is a familiar example of the potentially positive effects of food on mood. On the flip side, feeling “hangry” – the phenomenon where hunger manifests in the form of anger or irritability – illustrates how what we eat, or don’t eat, can also
Antimatter has been a topic of fascination for physicists for less than a century, but its existence has opened up a realm of possibilities in the study of exotic particles and the mysteries of the universe. In a recent experiment at the Brookhaven National Lab in the US, physicists have detected the heaviest “anti-nuclei” ever
A recent study conducted by scientists at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has shed new light on the photoelectric effect, a phenomenon first explained by Albert Einstein more than a century ago. This research has introduced a groundbreaking method for analyzing electron-electron interactions, which are crucial for the development of various technologies
The expansion speed of the Universe has long been a topic of debate and scrutiny within the scientific community. Recent measurements taken using the James Webb Space Telescope have shed new light on this persistent issue. The local Universe appears to be moving away from us at a rate of approximately 70 kilometers per second
Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating condition affecting the nervous system, characterized by symptoms like shaking, stiffness, and difficulty moving. While there is currently no cure for Parkinson’s, researchers are exploring potential preventive strategies, such as incorporating antioxidants into our diets. One such antioxidant-rich source is the seaweed Ecklonia cava, commonly used in Asian cuisine. A
The idea of the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies colliding has been a topic of interest for astronomers for quite some time. However, a recent study challenges the notion that this collision is a foregone conclusion. While previous research pointed to a high probability of the two galaxies merging, new findings suggest that the odds
Quantum networks have the potential to revolutionize the way information is transmitted and processed, but they face significant challenges in terms of stability and efficiency. One of the key issues is the fragility of entangled states in fiber optic cables, which can lead to noise and polarization drift that disrupt the entanglement. However, a recent
The trend of Latin American consumers shifting from US- and Brazilian-built cars to Chinese models has been on the rise in recent years. Claudio Perez, a Chilean truck driver, initially had doubts about his first purchase of a Chinese-made family car. However, the combination of price and quick delivery time convinced him to make the
Recent antitrust charges against RealPage, a property management software company based in Texas, have raised concerns about the use of algorithms in enabling collusion among landlords. The Department of Justice, along with eight US states, filed a civil lawsuit alleging that RealPage has a monopoly over commercial revenue management software. This lawsuit represents a significant
In a recent groundbreaking discovery, an international team has unearthed a 3D quantum spin liquid in the vicinity of a member of the langbeinite family. This discovery sheds light on the unique behavior exhibited by the material due to its specific crystalline structure and magnetic interactions, leading to the formation of an island of liquidity.