Large vision‑language models are getting smarter, but they can still favor certain groups. Researchers noticed that the tools used to spot these biases were limited in size and scope. To fill that gap, a new test set called VLBiasBench was created. The benchmark covers nine common bias them
Scientists found that ash from Spain’s 2021 Tajogaite volcano could help make greener building materials. They mixed it with strong alkaline solutions and tested how it behaves in water. The tests showed some metals like molybdenum (Mo) leak out more than allowed for safe landfills. Other experimen
Cate Blanchett has been cast as lifestyle mogul Martha Stewart in an upcoming biopic titled “Good Thing. ” The film will be directed by Janicza Bravo, known for her work on “Zola. ” Stewart herself hinted at the project during a red carpet interview, confirming rumors about Blanchett’s involvement.
East Harlem was picked as the first location for a new city-run grocery store. The mayor wants to open five of these stores across New York City, with each in a different borough. This move is part of a bigger plan to make life more affordable for residents. The city will pay $70 million to start th
Bitcoin tried to push past $76, 000 today but crashed back down under $74, 000. For two months, that $76K mark has been like a locked door—every time the price gets close, it bounces back down. Even though Bitcoin ended up 1. 3% higher than yesterday, it never really broke free. Ether had a similar
A major crypto platform called Kraken may soon trade on Wall Street. Its leaders have quietly asked regulators for permission to sell shares to the public. This step comes after years of building a bridge between risky digital currencies and regular trading tools. Kraken made big promises when it r
Zambia recently chose to pause fuel taxes for three months to protect drivers from rising oil prices caused by regional conflicts. The move will cost the government around $100 million in lost revenue, adding pressure to an already tight budget. Finance officials admit the decision leaves fewer fund
Experts say the Great Lakes piping plover—those tiny, sand-colored shorebirds—are making a slow but steady recovery after nearly disappearing decades ago. But their comeback story depends on people following simple but strict rules. When walking Michigan beaches this season, hikers need to watch fo
Science Corp isn't diving into brain surgery just for the thrill. The company plans to place a tiny sensor on a human brain during an already scheduled operation. The 520-electrode chip, no bigger than a pea, will rest on the brain's surface, recording activity without digging deep. This isn't a sci
New Jersey is losing its local journalists faster than almost any other state. Right now, the Garden State has the fewest reporters per person in the whole country. That means fewer people showing up to city council meetings, fewer reporters digging into school budget cuts, and fewer voices keeping
