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/technology/scienceLong Covid Risk for Children Doubles After a Second Infection, Study Finds
For children and teenagers, the risk of developing long Covid doubles after a second coronavirus infection, according to a large new study. Reinfection also heightened the risk of myocarditis, blood clots, and heart or kidney damage.
/technologyElectric Vehicles Face a ‘Pretty Dreadful Year’ in the U.S.
US electric vehicle sales are poised for a downturn following the expiration of the $7,500 federal tax credit. In response, manufacturers are scaling back EV production and delaying new models, pivoting back toward gasoline vehicles.
/technologyTesla Is Urging Drowsy Drivers to Use 'Full Self-Driving'. That Could Go Very Wrong
Robotaxis are gaining traction with Lyft and Zoox launching services. Tesla's ambitious $1 trillion plan hinges on robot and robotaxi success. EVs show promise but have limitations, and electric bikes are categorized by class. Powerful EVs challenge traditional performance standards. Robotics and AI advancements continue, including AI-powered robots resilient to attacks and OpenAI's push towards AGI.
/scienceNow Arriving: A New Theory of In-Flight Turbulence
To better understand in-flight turbulence, physicists have developed a new model that unifies two distinct frameworks: Lagrangian (particle-following) and Eulerian (fixed-point) mechanics. This could lead to better forecasts and aircraft design.
/sciencePregnant Women Should Not Use Cannabis, New Medical Guidelines Say
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advises screening pregnant, planning, and breastfeeding women for cannabis use, warning of potential risks like preterm births and neurocognitive issues. Despite its use for nausea, no studies prove its safety or efficacy for pregnant or lactating women. The college recommends discussing alternatives with patients and avoiding biased testing practices.
/scienceA Simple Way To Measure Knots Has Come Unraveled
A long-standing conjecture in knot theory has been disproven. The 'unknotting number' is not additive. Researchers found that a (2, 7) torus knot (unknotting number 3) plus its mirror (3) can be unknotted in 5 steps, not the predicted 6.
/technologyI Thought I Knew Silicon Valley. I Was Wrong
Silicon Valley's tech elite, once champions of innovation and progress, have increasingly aligned with Trump, abandoning their progressive values. This shift has led to concerns about the future of tech ethics, diversity, and the industry's role in society.
/scienceMeet the 2025 Ig Nobel Prize winners
This year's Ig Nobel Prizes honor research that makes you laugh, then think. Winners analyzed the physics of cacio e pepe clumping, why zebra-stripes deter flies from cows, and if alcohol improves foreign language skills.
/technology$2,000 Shipping: International Sellers Charge Absurd Prices to Avoid Dealing With American Tariffs
International sellers are deploying prohibitive shipping costs, sometimes $2,000, to block US buyers on eBay. This strategy is a direct response to the logistical complexities and tariff burdens recently imposed on imports to the United States.
/technologyReady or not, the digital afterlife is here
AI "griefbots" are being used by millions, but research is scant. While some users report comfort, others, like Rebecca Nolan who built a "Dadbot," found the experience harmful, altering her internal memory of her father. Ethicists warn of a "pretend, in-between stage" of grief.
/science18 jaw-dropping images from the 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year awards
From celestial light shows on Earth to an awe-inspiring nebula 1,470 light years away.
/technologyTheir Schools Banned Phones. Out Came the iPods and Cassette Players.
Enterprising students have been bringing the contraband of yesteryear to school in what they see as a “loophole” in cellphone bans.
/newsBrazil's Supreme Court forms a majority to convict ex-President Bolsonaro of a coup
Brazil's Supreme Court has convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro of a coup attempt, marking the first time a former Brazilian head of state faced trial for overthrowing the government. Bolsonaro and his co-defendants face up to 40 years in prison.
/newsEpstein’s Inbox: A Trove of Emails Reveals Ghislaine Maxwell’s Secrets
A trove of 18,000 emails from Epstein's inbox reveals Ghislaine Maxwell's involvement in his activities, offering insight into his relationships and behavior, though not providing definitive answers on his fortune or connections to public figures.
/technologyThe Doctors Are Real, but the Sales Pitches Are Frauds
Scammers are creating fraudulent AI avatars of real medical professionals, using them to endorse unproven health products. This unethical deception undermines trust in experts and promotes dangerous medical disinformation to a global audience.
/scienceExclusive: RFK Jr. and the White House buried a major study on alcohol and cancer. Here’s what it shows.
RFK Jr. and the White House suppressed a study on alcohol and cancer, despite evidence of alcohol's harms. The alcohol industry, fearing increased knowledge, worked to bury the study, which aimed to inform new dietary guidelines.
/diggCommunity recommendations when posting
This may have already been posted about, but I couldn't get the search to work properly. Are there any plans to populate recommended communities to post a link to instead of picking from a drop down list? When the communities scale up, the current process doesn't feel like it w
/politicsThe Baby Died. Whose Fault Is It?
A stillbirth transforms a surrogacy arrangement into an absolute nightmare. The intended parent, a venture capitalist, wages a ruthless campaign against the surrogate, exposing the perilous landscape of America's unregulated surrogacy industry.
/technologyStroke centres in England given AI tool that will help 50% of patients recover
Every stroke center in England now uses an AI tool that rapidly analyzes brain scans. By cutting the time to treatment by an hour, the system has tripled the rate of patients recovering with little or no disability, from 16% to 48%.
/news“Is Trump Dead” searches are trending
Rumors are floating around since Trump doesn’t have any public appearances this weekend and hasn’t been seen in public for a few days.
/scienceA new AI, EyeFM, helped Eye doctors achieve a higher diagnostic rate (92.2% vs 75.4%)
A new AI copilot for eyecare, EyeFM, was tested in a randomized controlled trial. Ophthalmologists using EyeFM achieved a higher correct diagnostic rate (92.2% vs 75.4%) and their patients showed better compliance with medical advice.
/technologyChatGPT Answered 'High Risk' Questions About Suicide, New Study Finds
A new study finds popular chatbots directly answer questions on self-harm methods. ChatGPT and Claude provided details on lethal means, while often hesitating to give therapeutic help.
/artZen mode: become one with the racket
Italian photographer Ray Giubilo with a one-in-a-million shot of Jasmine Paolini at the US Open
/technologyUS EV Sales Are Booming—for Now
US EV sales are surging due to the expiration of the $7,500 tax credit, but analysts predict a decline post-September. The future of EV sales without federal support remains uncertain.
/scienceTop AI models fail spectacularly when faced with slightly altered medical questions
AI's high scores on medical exams may be misleading. A new study shows that when the correct answer is replaced with "None of the other answers," model accuracy plummets. This suggests a reliance on pattern recognition over genuine clinical reasoning.
/scienceDeeply divided Supreme Court lets NIH grant terminations continue
In a 5-4 divided decision, the Supreme Court blocked the policy used to terminate certain NIH grants. However, the ruling allows existing grant terminations to stand, leaving affected researchers and their projects without funding for the time being.
/technologyReal Footage Combined With AI Slop About DC Is Creating a Disinformation Mess on TikTok
TikTok is flooded with AI-generated videos about the National Guard's deployment in Washington, DC, blending real and AI footage to distort understanding. Despite the Trump administration's order to remove homeless people, TikTok trends focus on misinformation, with some videos reaching hundreds of thousands of views.
/scienceHow Many Federal Health Workers Have RFK Jr. and the Trump Administration Cut? — ProPublica
An analysis reveals deep cuts to U.S. federal health agencies, contradicting claims of only trimming bureaucracy. Key agencies like the CDC and FDA have lost over 15% of their staff, including thousands of scientists and support personnel.
