Articles by Date: June / 2025

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Technology

Smartphones: A Modern Parasite

Smartphones, initially beneficial, have evolved into potential parasites, exploiting our time and data. Collective action is needed to restore balance.

posted on 06/06/2025
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Space

European Lunar Rover Mission Fails

The Tenacious lunar rover, a European-made vehicle, was lost during a recent landing attempt. This represents a setback for European space ambitions.

posted on 06/06/2025
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Technology

Meta Fails to Curb AI Deepfake Scams

Meta faces criticism for insufficiently addressing AI-powered celebrity deepfake scams, as highlighted by a recent Oversight Board report. The report reveals significant flaws in content moderation.

posted on 06/06/2025
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Technology

New Apps for the Open Social Web

Three new apps are expanding the open social web, offering users more control and interoperability between platforms.

posted on 06/06/2025
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Politics & Business

Musk and Trump's Public Feud

Elon Musk and Donald Trump's public falling out over a controversial bill has major political and economic implications.

posted on 06/06/2025
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Social Media

X Tests Highlighting Posts Liked Across Opposing Views

X is experimenting with an algorithm to identify posts liked by users with differing viewpoints, leveraging its Community Notes feature.

posted on 06/06/2025
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Science and Technology

Million-Dollar Project Tackles Flawed Medical Research

A new initiative is using a large grant to identify and expose flawed or falsified medical research impacting health guidelines.

posted on 06/07/2025
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Technology

AI App Disputes: Anthropic and OpenAI Spar

Popular AI apps face disruptions as major AI labs clash, highlighting the competitive landscape and potential vulnerabilities in the AI industry.

posted on 06/07/2025
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Robotics

Tesla's Optimus Robot Program Head Departs

The head of Teslas Optimus humanoid robot program leaves the company, citing personal reasons. Ashok Elluswamy takes over.

posted on 06/07/2025
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Technology

Supersonic Flight Takes Off in the US

President Trump lifts the ban on supersonic flight over US land, paving the way for faster-than-sound commercial travel.

posted on 06/07/2025
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Astronomy

Galaxy Clusters Set for a Second Collision

Two galaxy clusters, 2.8 billion light-years away, are on a collision course for a second time, a billion years after their first encounter.

posted on 06/08/2025
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Technology

AI in Higher Education: A Double-Edged Sword

AI chatbots are rapidly integrating into universities, raising concerns about accuracy, critical thinking, and social interaction.

posted on 06/08/2025