A new study tracking microplastics in mice discovered a disturbing pattern, adding to a growing body of research suggesting a public health crisis could be at hand.

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Thought to be the first of its kind in the UK, the study will look at the impact of GAI on children aged four-five, focusing on vulnerable groups.

WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Cognosphere, the publisher of anime-style fantasy video game "Genshin Impact," has agreed to pay $20 million to settle U.S. Federal Trade Commission allegations that ...

Research Center for Water Resources and Interface Science, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China ...

Moreover, given how rapidly the technology is evolving, AI might ultimately be used to discover ways to lessen its own environmental impact. In early January 2025, amid the wildfires in Los ...

Their responses suggested three key areas where AI would have the most impact in higher education: teaching and learning; AI literacy and career readiness; and operations and decision-making. Here's ...

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