Based on the most recent World Bank data, the world’s wettest and driest countries are Colombia and Egypt, respectively. The world’s wettest and driest countries are a study in opposites, ranging from countries with tropical rainforests to those with sand deserts in North Africa and the Middle East. Based on
As of the most recent published count from 2020-2021, there were 1,093 sewage treatment plants with operational capabilities of just 26.9 billion liters of wastewater per day, indicating that only 37% of India’s wastewater is treated. Waste management is an issue in rural and heavily populated cities, as is the
A scandal involving the cooperation of pharmaceutical firms, government authorities, and the medical sector has emerged, exposing the widespread issue of drugging students with ADHD medications. This article was authored by Jeffrey A. Tucker via The Epoch Times. You can read it here. A scandal that has long existed but
According to data from the annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health, regular cannabis users now exceed drinkers for the first time, due to legalization trends and rising marijuana consumption across the country. For the first time, more people smoke cannabis every day than drink beer or vodka, according
Australian blogger Jo Nova recently revealed the dark side of science, exposing 11,000 “peer-reviewed” papers in the 217-year-old Wiley science publication as fakes. It serves as another example of why it might not always be the wisest course of action to ‘trust the science’ blindly in the future. It has
According to a recent study conducted by a group of researchers from the Animal Physiology Lab at the University of Tübingen in Germany, crows can count up to four. According to recent research, crows, a common urban bird, can loudly count up to four, so maybe calling someone “birdbrained” isn’t
According to a study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, scientists discovered a planet that may support human life, named Gliese 12 b. An unusual and intriguing finding has been uncovered by astronomers: an exoplanet 40 light-years away that resembles Earth and may be somewhat warmer
According to Statista’s Consumer Insights survey, what Americans are most worried about is inflation or cost of living and crime. The most significant issues facing American adults at the moment and how those priorities have changed over time are being monitored by Statista’s Consumer Insights survey. The following graphic, courtesy
AI’s potential extends beyond tasks. Examples like Cicero’s deception in Diplomacy raise concerns about AI’s ability to mislead and the ethical challenges it poses. A new generation of AI systems has “deceived” people in ways they weren’t specifically programmed to do, such as providing false justifications for their actions or
