Month: April 2026

55 posts
Terminator 2.

Shape-shifting liquid robots from science fiction are officially a reality

For decades, shape-shifting liquid-metal robots that can morph into new forms and…
Prices.

Granular algorithmic pricing models fail due to consumer psychology

Big data and artificial intelligence have made it easier than ever for…
Science research.

Global science won’t be broken if researchers share their open data

For years, a growing chorus of critics has warned that the global…
Venice.

Relocating Venice inland may be the only way to survive rising seas

The majestic, floating city of Venice may eventually need to be entirely…
Gambling.

Billion-dollar prediction markets pose a real threat to global democracies

Rapidly growing commercial betting platforms disguised as sophisticated forecasting tools are fuelling…
AI and humans.

Passive reliance on AI is probably destroying your confidence at work

Artificial intelligence might not be actively destroying our underlying cognitive abilities, but…
Mid-life crisis.

Severe economic pressure is breaking the minds of middle-aged Americans

Ten years ago, Frank Infurna began tracking the health, well-being, and life…
Shakespeare and His Friends at the Mermaid Tavern

Lost to the Great Fire, Shakespeare’s missing London home is finally found

For centuries, the exact whereabouts of William Shakespeare’s only known London property…
Gaming computer.

Crushing academic burnout fuels severe teenage gaming addiction

China’s notoriously rigorous education system is taking a devastating toll on its…
Spock.

“Spock effect” exposes how AI chatbots are telling autistic users to stay home

When vulnerable users ask artificial intelligence for life advice, they often confess…