Online romance scams: Research reveals scammers’ tactics and how to defend against them
In the Netflix documentary “The Tinder Swindler,” victims exposed notorious con artist Simon Leviev, who posed as a wealthy diamond mogul on the popular...
Scientists find how to combat fake news with advanced technology
Every day, people around the world log on to the internet and social media to find out the latest news. But the spread of...
Hip-hop and health – why so many rap artists die young
The song “Be Healthy” from the 2000 album by hip-hop duo dead prez, “Let’s Get Free,” is a rare rap anthem dedicated to diet,...
Scientists decipher the secrets of Benjamin Franklin’s paper money
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many inventions, but now, a team from the University of Notre Dame has discovered that he should also be...
Pricey clothes don’t always promise durability, study reveals
Ever thought that spending more on clothes means they'll last longer?
A new study by the School of Design suggests that the price tag doesn't...
First contact with aliens could end in colonization and genocide if we don’t learn...
We’re only halfway through 2023, and it feels already like the year of alien contact.
In February, President Joe Biden gave orders to shoot down...
Are AI chatbots just high-tech Magic 8 Balls? Expert weighs in
Have you ever played with a Magic 8 Ball, asking it a question and then eagerly waiting for the random answer it'll show?
Now, imagine...
The hidden cost of student debt: a mounting mental health crisis
The Supreme Court’s recent dismissal of student loan relief has left many borrowers grappling with disappointment and resignation.
According to new research from the University...
Why new facial-recognition airport screenings are raising concerns
With the busiest travel season of the year in full swing, visitors to Denver International Airport and at least 24 other U.S. airports are...
Threads is latest social media option, but raises privacy concerns
Threads, a new Meta social media platform that launched this week, is giving users—already surpassing more than 30 million people—an alternative to Twitter.
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