Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is on the rise, and with it, so are debates on its use and misuses. Recently, a group of leading research organizations, such as OpenAI and Google, signed an open-letter called “The AI Pause” in order to advocate for more ethical uses of AI. However, the letter has come under fire… Continue reading Ethicists fire back at ‘AI Pause’ letter they say ‘ignores the actual harms’
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9 Bugs Scientists Want You to Squash Immediately
Do you know that many common pest insects are beneficial to the environment? In fact, some even support our ecosystem and help us in essential ways. Unfortunately, there are many species of bugs and other insects that are becoming increasingly and dangerously overabundant, and scientists are calling on us to take action. Let’s start with… Continue reading 9 Bugs Scientists Want You to Squash Immediately
Hacker group defaces Russian websites to display the Kremlin on fire
In a shocking cyber attack that has sent shockwaves through the Russian government, an unknown hacker group has defaced thousands of websites and attempted to display the Kremlin in Moscow on fire. The attack is believed to have been carried out by a hacker group known as ‘Anonymous’ who, while remaining mostly off the radar,… Continue reading Hacker group defaces Russian websites to display the Kremlin on fire
Avatar’s Next Comic Gives Azula the Spotlight She Deserves
Avatar: The Last Airbender fans were delighted when it was announced that a new comic series was in the works. It’s been almost a decade since the last installment of the immensely popular franchise, and many of its avid followers are eagerly awaiting its return in the form of a four-part comic. The first part… Continue reading Avatar’s Next Comic Gives Azula the Spotlight She Deserves
This Week in Spaceflight: SpaceX Starship Static Fire Test, ISS Spacewalk, and More
SpaceX and other space exploration companies have had a busy week, with a successful static fire test of the Starship rocket, a two-person spacewalk at the International Space Station (ISS), and more. Here’s what happened this week in spaceflight. SpaceX conducted the first static-fire test of the Starship’s Raptor engine on Thursday, the latest milestone… Continue reading This Week in Spaceflight: SpaceX Starship Static Fire Test, ISS Spacewalk, and More
Even the star of Fire Emblem Engage can’t get a copy of the Nintendo RPG
In recent news, the star of the popular Nintendo RPG Fire Emblem Engage, Ryoma Takeuchi, has confirmed that he has yet to receive a copy of the game. For those that don’t know, Fire Emblem Engage is the latest installment in the Fire Emblem franchise and it has been extremely popular among fans of the… Continue reading Even the star of Fire Emblem Engage can’t get a copy of the Nintendo RPG
A Noxious Underground Landfill Fire Has Burned for Weeks in Alabama
Alabama residents in the northwest part of the state have been dealing with an underground landfill fire for weeks now. The fire began at the Rumpke Sanitary Landfill on August 6th and has been spreading ever since. Although the extent of the fire is still unknown, it is burning nearly 20 feet beneath the surface… Continue reading A Noxious Underground Landfill Fire Has Burned for Weeks in Alabama
Fire Emblem Engage’s difficulty cracked my brain open like an egg
What is it about Fire Emblem Engage that makes it so difficult? The answer may surprise you. Fire Emblem Engage is an intricate, turn-based strategy game that requires careful consideration and planning of each action. It is full of hidden enemy traps, complex team combinations, intense enemy AI decisions, and more. What sets Fire Emblem… Continue reading Fire Emblem Engage’s difficulty cracked my brain open like an egg
Amazon adds free music videos, viral videos and more ad-supported content to Fire TV
Amazon Fire TV, the streaming device created and owned by Amazon, has a wide array of content that can be streamed. This content ranges from movies and tv shows to music, fitness and more. Now, Amazon has announced a major content addition to its Fire TV platform, with free music videos, viral videos and more… Continue reading Amazon adds free music videos, viral videos and more ad-supported content to Fire TV
‘A Fire Upon the Deep’ Is Mind-Blowing Space Opera
Science fiction and fantasy fans around the world are familiar with the term ‘space opera’, denoting grand-scale stories set in outer space. One of the best-known examples is A Fire Upon the Deep, the widely acclaimed novel by American author Vernor Vinge. This story follows the fate of several characters in the far future, as… Continue reading ‘A Fire Upon the Deep’ Is Mind-Blowing Space Opera