A new report reveals that global air pollution remains a significant issue, with average annual air quality exceeding World Health Organization guidelines in every country and 97% of cities. The Scandinavian countries, Australia, Canada, Japan, and United Kingdom ranked among the...

Lake Powell faces dual threats: dwindling water levels and reduced capacity due to sediments flowing in from the Colorado and San Juan rivers, causing significant concerns for the region's water supply and hydropower generation. Water Shortages in the Western United States Impact of...

The Garden Island newspaper in Hawaii has terminated its two-month experiment with AI-generated presenters, James and Rose. The pair was designed by Caledo, an Israeli firm that turns articles into videos where AI hosts discuss the news with one another. The Program's...

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in democratic politics has both potential benefits and risks. AI can make democracy more inclusive and equitable, but also comes with significant risks such as lack of trust, exacerbation of biases, and brittleness. It is...

Flexing your new visual super skills has become crucial in today’s world, where design and visual communication are second languages for most people. With the rise of social media, showcasing yourself through visuals is more important than ever, and experts offer...

Hatsune Miku, a 16-year-old digital animation and virtual pop-star, has been on her first Australian tour, captivating fans with her classic hits setlist. Despite being a computer-generated character, she holds a special place in the hearts of many fans, showcasing the...

A new term has emerged to describe the gradual deterioration of online services due to profit-seeking and reduced quality: enshittification. Characterized by nonsense on social media and a decline in digital platform standards, this phenomenon is exemplified by Elon Musk's actions...

A tragic accident occurred on I-75 when a semi-trailer piece crashed, resulting in serious injuries to a 61-year-old Lutz woman and no injuries to the driver, a 31-year-old Tampa man. The incident happened on November 25, 2024, at approximately 12:05 p.m....

Heroic efforts by Kiwis aid in rescue of stranded whale pod. Over 30 pilot whales were safely returned to the ocean after conservation workers and residents helped to refloat them, with four fatalities. Background New Zealand has recorded more than 5,000 whale strandings...

World leaders are running out of time to agree on a treaty to address the growing plastic waste crisis, which is expected to worsen in the coming decades. The negotiations must conclude by December 1st to avoid further delays. Plastic Waste Crisis:...