In 2005, futurist Ray Kurzweil made a bold prediction: by 2045, machines would be smarter than humans. He called this moment the “singularity.” It sounded like science fiction, but Kurzweil’s ideas caught the attention of many, especially in Silicon Valley. Now, Kurzweil is updating his prediction. In his new book,
A new report has sparked a heated debate: Is the fluoride in our tap water actually harming children’s brains? The National Toxicology Program (NTP), which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, just released some eye-opening findings that could change the way we think about fluoride—a
A new study is raising serious alarms about a popular weight-loss drug called semaglutide, found in medications like Wegovy and Ozempic. This study suggests that using semaglutide might make some people more likely to have suicidal thoughts. Here’s what you need to know: What Did the Study Find? Researchers looked
Gas prices in Europe are rising, and it’s making Russia richer, which could deepen the financial gap between what Europe pays Russia for energy and what it gives Ukraine in aid. This increase in prices comes after Ukraine’s recent military action in the Russian region of Kursk, where a major
The World Health Organization’s latest report shows that nearly half of all babies globally are now exclusively breastfed for the first six months, a significant increase over the past twelve years. However, this progress is overshadowed by a massive rise in baby formula sales, which have more than doubled worldwide
In a groundbreaking speech, National Academy of Sciences president Marcia McNutt warned that the U.S. is losing its position as a global leader in science, with China quickly catching up. This decline, she said, threatens not only the economy but also national security. McNutt highlighted how the U.S. once dominated
A23a, the world’s largest iceberg, has baffled scientists by getting trapped in a spinning vortex just north of Antarctica, instead of drifting away as expected. This iceberg, larger than Greater London, was supposed to be racing north in the powerful Antarctic Circumpolar Current, but instead, it’s caught in a giant
Ukraine is facing a major energy dilemma as Hungary and Slovakia threaten to cut off its electricity supply if Ukraine doesn’t ensure oil transport to these countries. With around 40% of Ukraine’s electricity imports coming through Hungary, such a move could lead to severe blackouts in Ukraine, which is already
New research by British scholars claims that COVID-19 vaccinations reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, supposedly outweighing the risks of side effects. But let’s take a closer look at this study to see if it really holds up. The researchers, from the universities of Cambridge, Bristol, and Edinburgh,
