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Phys.org / A bold calculation: What would it cost to end extreme poverty worldwide?
Using detailed surveys and machine learning computation, new research co-authored at UC Berkeley's Center for Effective Global Action finds that eradicating extreme poverty would be surprisingly affordable.
Phys.org / An 'AI afterlife' is now a real option—but what becomes of your legal status?
Would you create an interactive "digital twin" of yourself that can communicate with loved ones after your death?
Phys.org / New briefing paper outlines concerns around TikTok moderation policies political influence, and election integrity
A new briefing paper produced by the London Social Media Observatory (LSMO) at Royal Holloway and Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) details emerging risks to democratic participation on TikTok. The LSMO and WFD brought ...
Medical Xpress / Anti-poverty programs can change how people see the state and each other
When floodwaters washed away Woudou Oumar's home in northern Cameroon, he and his family lost not only shelter but hope. Then a government-supported cash transfer arrived. "The money transfer was a real boost for me and my ...
Phys.org / Experts reveal how a major food crisis might happen in the UK, and what we can do to stop it
A new report has set out how the U.K. might respond to major disruptions to food supplies triggered by events such as war, extreme weather, or cyberattacks, and what can be done now to prevent such disruptions from escalating ...
Medical Xpress / Why are scientists calling for urgent action on amoebas?
Scientists are calling for urgent action on free-living amoebas—a little-known group of microbes that could pose a growing global health threat. Here's what you need to know.
Medical Xpress / Medicare is experimenting with having AI review claims, a cost-saving measure that could risk denying needed care
Medicare has launched a six-year pilot program that could eventually transform access to health care for some of the millions of people across the U.S. who rely on it for their health insurance coverage.
Medical Xpress / Reproductive coercion: Serious harm to health, yet limited understanding
Reproductive coercion poses serious risks to health and well-being, yet remains poorly recognized in general practice, according to new Monash University research. A series of research studies by Susan Saldanha, Research ...
Medical Xpress / Noninvasive brain stimulation may reduce intrusive PTSD symptoms, preliminary findings suggest
A new study conducted at Tel Aviv University introduces an innovative approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generating particular interest in light of the sharp rise in the number of individuals coping ...
Medical Xpress / How our lab is helping develop an Alzheimer's test that can be done at home
Imagine diagnosing one of the most challenging neurological diseases with just a quick finger-prick, a few drops of blood and a test sent in the post. This may sound like science fiction, but we are hoping our research could ...
Medical Xpress / New solution for moderate-to-severe sleep apnea
In less than 90 minutes, a new, less invasive electrical stimulation technique has been found to improve breathing in people with sleep apnea. The technique, which involves percutaneous hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS), ...
Phys.org / Launching the idea of data centers in space
Tech firms are floating the idea of building data centers in space and tapping into the sun's energy to meet out-of-this-world power demands in a fierce artificial intelligence race.
