These days, kitchens are getting smarter with appliances that connect to Wi-Fi, update themselves, and respond to voice commands. There are refrigerators that track your food and ovens you can preheat from your phone. Even coffee makers can be scheduled to brew at just the right time. But not all th
The European Union is taking a big step towards regulating AI with its draft rules for general-purpose AI models. Big names like Meta, Google, and OpenAI will need to follow these guidelines. You might be wondering, what are these general-purpose AI (GPAI) models anyway? They're like super-flexible
In the Islamic Republic of Iran, caring for terminally ill patients is a big challenge. Doctors and policymakers often struggle with how to improve the lives of people who are very sick and may not get better. This is where ethics come in. Ethical guidelines help healthcare workers know what's right
In New Zealand, things got a bit heated in parliament when Maori members decided to express their disapproval of a new bill in a unique way. They performed a haka, a traditional Maori dance, right in the middle of a vote. This bill is all about how to interpret the Treaty of Waitangi, a super old ag
During the Covid-19 pandemic, family caregivers of palliative patients faced unique challenges. They couldn't always be by their loved one's side or get the support they needed. To express their experiences and intentions, many turned to online platforms. This study looked at what these caregivers s
It's a complex world out there, especially when you're managing a health issue like type 2 diabetes. Researchers in Belgium decided to dig deeper into why some people with type 2 diabetes from North Africa weren't following their treatment plans as well as they could be. The study focused on patien
In Brazil, prostate cancer affects a large number of men each year, with around 71, 730 cases reported annually. The main treatment for advanced hormone-sensitive prostate cancer is androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). However, advanced drugs called androgen receptor pathway inhibitors (ARPIs) are no
Ever wondered how different teeth straightening methods impact your jaw joints? Clear aligners, or CAs, have become super popular in the last few decades. But, there's not much solid evidence on how they affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is like the hinge that connects your jaw to your
You might be surprised to learn that the Australian government wants to ban kids under 16 from using social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thinks social media is harming kids, so he wants a new law. This law, to be discussed in Parliament starting November 18, would make it tough for kids un
Ever notice how some memes on X seem to have a crypto casino logo stuck on them? Meet Stake, a casino worth over $2. 6 billion, founded by Australian entrepreneurs. They've been using memes to advertise, even though it's legally and morally questionable. Kids looking at memes are now seeing ads for
