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Ancient technology.

Advanced tools found in China defy views on early human technology

Excavations in central China have unearthed evidence of advanced stone tool technologies…
AI swarms.

AI swarms threaten democracy by faking widespread public consensus

A new class of “AI swarms” threatens to erode democratic stability by…
Ricky Gervais.

Funny business: Algorithms reveal hidden engineering of stand-up comedy

It may feel like a spontaneous conversation, but a new algorithmic analysis…
Dirty Diaper Sandwich

Parenthood rewires the brain to conquer the ‘yuck’ factor, study finds

Changing dirty nappies doesn’t just ruin your appetite – it actually ‘inoculates’…
Video gaming.

Gaming more than 10 hours a week is the ‘tipping point’ for bad health

Playing video games is generally harmless, but a new study has identified…
Poor memory.

Memory loss has a ‘tipping point’ where brain shrinkage triggers rapid decline

Memory loss does not occur in a slow, steady, linear manner; it…
Teen hacker.

Teenage ‘problem solving’ fuels drift into serious cybercrime and revenge porn

Bright teenagers who view hacking as a form of “problem solving” —…
Senior health.

Regular exercise in later life can reverse ‘brain age’ by nearly a year

A steady routine of aerobic exercise can make the human brain appear…
Clever dog.

Spelling out ‘W-A-L-K’ might be wise as gifted dogs eavesdrop to learn words

Owners who spell out words like P-A-R-K or V-E-T to keep secrets…
Alone on the phone.

Digital ‘socialising alone’ no substitute for face-to-face connection

A comprehensive review of more than 1,000 studies has confirmed that while…