The Chemical Menace Inside Glaciers and Icebergs
Ice can trap pollutants and accelerate their breakdown, with troubling environmental consequences.Continue Reading
2023-03-29
Glasgow University Professor to participate in the development of the human factor minimization program
Interdisciplinary Research Professor at the University of Glasgow, Andrew Hoskins participated in an expert roundtable on ‘A New Security Paradigm for Financial Institutions’. The event, held online on March 27, 2023, was hosted by the Information Security Institute (Munich, Germany), and was under the auspices of the European Academy ofContinue Reading
2023-03-29
ChatGPT struggles with Wordle puzzles, which says a lot about how it works
shutterstock Shutterstock / DVKi The AI chatbot known as ChatGPT, developed by the company OpenAI, has caught the public’s attention and imagination. Some applications of the technology are truly impressive, such as its ability to summarise complex topics or to engage in long conversations. It’s no surprise that other AIContinue Reading
2023-03-28
Four volcanic hotspots in the Solar System
Io has volcanism. NASA/JPL/University of Arizona Evidence for current volcanic activity on the planet Venus has recently made the news. But Venus is far from the only world beyond Earth to exhibit signs of volcanic activity. In fact, having volcanic activity (volcanism) on planets is quite common. Here are fourContinue Reading
2023-03-26
Why elite athletes should develop mindfulness to up their game
Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. Action Plus Sports Images / Alamy Athletes at the very highest level of their sport face the challenge of performing consistently under pressure amid many potential distractions, including performance anxiety, crowd behaviour, their own and others’ expectations, and the responses of their opponents. TheContinue Reading
2023-03-25
People with faceblindness aren’t believed by their doctors – here’s what needs to change
People with faceblindness may even struggle to recognise photos of themselves. Stokkete/Shutterstock Imagine what life would be like if you couldn’t recognise your own family and friends unless they told you who they were. Now imagine no one will believe you and that even your doctor dismisses you, saying everyoneContinue Reading
2023-03-23
Covid-like virus found in UK bats and scientists warn it could mutate to infect humans
A NEW coronavirus found in British bats could mutate to infect humans, a study claims. The Covid-like virus could adapt to spill over into people, researchers said, although it is not clear if it has any potential to cause harm. Getty A new coronavirus in British bats could infect humans,Continue Reading
2023-03-23
Interactive cinema: how films could alter plotlines in real time by responding to viewers’ emotions
A sentinel droid features in the film Before We Disappear. AlbinoMosquito Productions Ltd, Author provided Most films offer exactly the same viewing experience. You sit down, the film starts, the plot unfolds and you are follow what’s happening on screen until the story concludes. It’s a linear experience. My newContinue Reading
2023-03-20
The camera never lies? Our research found CCTV isn’t always dependable when it comes to murder investigations
"The camera never lies," goes the old adage. But how true is that? Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock As a victim or suspect of a crime, or witness to an offence, you may find your actions, behaviour and character scrutinised by the police or a barrister using CCTV footage. You may assume all theContinue Reading
2023-03-19
Spring budget 2023: AI announcements hint at data grab behind the scenes
The UK government is keen to "maximise the potential" of AI Shutterstock / TierneyMJ In the area of digital technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), the UK budget can be a barometer of technological development and hype. However, there is a worrying drive towards deregulation in the background – combined withContinue Reading
2023-03-17