Your smart speaker data is used in ways you might not expect
Smart speakers offer amazing convenience—from playing your favorite tunes to re-ordering toilet paper—with only a simple voice command.
But that convenience can come with a...
Ancient DNA sheds light on Europe’s first people
Long ago, way before your grandparents, their grandparents, and even their grandparents' grandparents were born, humans were on the move.
They left Africa and began...
Five simple tips for better cybersecurity
With news of hacking attempts and data breaches, protecting your information online can seem like a daunting task.
However, some simple steps can reduce your...
Pirouettes and palpitations: Ballet dancer’s irregular heartbeat went undiagnosed for years
Even as a teenager, Edson Barbosa could sometimes feel his heart beating extremely fast during rehearsals.
It didn't seem normal. But as a competitive ballet...
How consumers are navigating the Amazon/Alexa data dilemma
If you had serious concerns a major corporation were harvesting your personal information for its commercial gain but not your benefit, would you:
Take...
Medieval mystery: Students turn Oxford into a crime scene!
Long ago, during medieval times, Oxford wasn’t the serene scholarly place we know today, but a hub of mischief and mayhem!
Research reveals that students...
A teenager receives 200+ app notifications every day on average, study finds
Smartphones have become teens’ constant companions in today's digital age. They're not just devices; they're a gateway to friends, fun, and a world of...
Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your...
From the aroma of fresh-cut grass to the smell of a loved one, you encounter scents in every part of your life.
Not only are...
ChatGPT can write university essays better than students, study finds
A recent paper in Scientific Reports reveals that ChatGPT, a conversational AI developed by OpenAI, could write answers to university-level questions that are as...
Why does my hair turn green from the swimming pool?
If you are a blonde like me and enjoy laps in a swimming pool, you may have noticed your hair acquires a green tint...