You might not think about it when you're looking at a microscope slide, but making histology slides can release tiny plastic particles into the environment. These microplastics (MPs) are showing up in every corner of the earth, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains. And guess what? They'r
Imagine spending over two decades in prison without ever being charged with a crime. This is the reality for 11 Yemeni men who were recently released from the U. S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. They were among the last detainees held there since 2002, when the base became a detention site for
CES 2025 is making waves, and one of the most exciting parts is the new TVs making their debut. This year, it's all about size and innovation. TVs with screens over 100 inches are a common sight. Display manufacturers like Samsung and LG are packing their TVs with AI features, thanks to collaboratio
Everyone thought it was a done deal—TI and Tiny Harris, the celebrity couple, had won a massive lawsuit against MGA Entertainment. It was all about trademarks: the company had made dolls that looked and sounded a lot like their girl group, OMG Girlz. The jury agreed, slapping MGA with a $71 million
Imagine you've just had bariatric surgery to help combat obesity and related health issues. You might be thinking, "Great! All my problems are solved. " But hold on a minute. This surgery isn't a magic solution that works the same way for everyone, especially if you have type 2 diabetes. What happen
YNW Melly, a Florida rapper, recently appeared in court with a different hairdo after spending over 2, 159 days behind bars. His new style features a shorter, messy afro instead of his usual dreadlocks, and he seems to have had a lineup as well. This change in appearance comes at a pivotal moment fo
Let's think about the tricky ethics of using AI in music. We're talking about how AI tools might carry some unfair baggage from the past. Take Holly+, for instance, a special AI that makes music like its creator, Holly Herndon. Shouldn't we question how it works and what it implies? We can learn fro
Ever wondered how to make your work tools smarter? Well, integrating AI into your favorite Microsoft Office alternative is easier than you think! ZDNET's recommendations are the result of hours of testing and research. They gather data from various sources, including vendor listings, reviews from cu
Ever seen a picture that looks too good to be true? Well, a recent image of a supposed Temu warehouse fire is just that – too good to be true! This AI-generated pic has many fooled into thinking it’s the real deal. Temu, an online retailer from China, sells a mix of cheap and not-so-cheap products.
China Dongxiang (Group) Co (HK:3818) has some news for its shareholders. The company is planning to take back unclaimed dividends that date back to 2013. If you're a shareholder, you have until January 14, 2025, to claim what’s yours. In other developments, the company has added a new face to its le
