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LK-99 Superconductor: Maybe a Breakthrough, Maybe Not So Much
When South Korean scientists in late July reported a potential breakthrough in superconductors, their claims uncorked waves of both excitement and skepticism as researchers around the world rushed to replicate the experiments. Such a superconductor – working at room temperature and ambient pressure – is one of the holy... Read more
Extreme Heat Threatens the Health of Unborn Babies
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And hot weather may affect a baby’s development in other ways: A 2021 analysis found a higher incidence of anomalies, such as cardiac defects, spina bifida, or cleft lip, at higher temperatures. A 2019 study took existing research that linked heat exposure to congenital heart defects and extrapolated how... Read more
Gala Games takes its blockchain games to Elixir Games Launcher
Missed the GamesBeat Summit excitement? Don’t worry! Tune in now to catch all of the live and virtual sessions here. Gala Games has partnered with the Elixir Games Launcher distribution platform to take Gala’s Web3 games to broader audiences. The move is part of Gala Games efforts to bring... Read more
Researchers figure out how to make AI misbehave, serve up prohibited content
MirageC/Getty Images ChatGPT and its artificially intelligent siblings have been tweaked over and over to prevent troublemakers from getting them to spit out undesirable messages such as hate speech, personal information, or step-by-step instructions for building an improvised bomb. But researchers at Carnegie Mellon University last week showed that... Read more
Best Safe Deposit Box for 2023
Many companies featured on ReadWrite partner with us. Opinions are our own, but compensation and in-depth research determine how products may be selected and ranked. Learn more about how we make money. Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the best safe deposit boxes for 2023. Keeping your valuable belongings secure is... Read more
How to Watch ‘Big Brother’: Stream Season 25 From Anywhere
Coming just in time to fill the void of scripted content left by to the Writers Guild strike, it’s the return of Big Brother, with the reality TV favorite back for its 25th season. Starting and finishing slightly later in the year than previous seasons, the latest installment of... Read more
This Heat Is Shaking the Very Foundation of the Ocean Food Web
Secondly, the warmer water gets, the less dense it becomes. At the surface, you end up with a band of hot water, with cooler waters in the depths, a layering known as stratification. “If you’ve ever gone swimming in a lake in the summer, if you’re at the surface,... Read more
AMD CEO sees PC market recovery in 2nd half as AI demand ramps
Missed the GamesBeat Summit excitement? Don’t worry! Tune in now to catch all of the live and virtual sessions here. Advanced Micro Devices CEO Lisa Su said she foresees the PC market to grow seasonally in the second half of the year with better inventory levels across the supply... Read more
Meta plans AI-powered chatbots to boost social media numbers
Benj Edwards / Getty Images Meta is reportedly developing a range of AI-powered chatbots with different personalities, a move aimed at increasing user engagement on social platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, according to the Financial Times and The Verge. The chatbots, called “personas” by Meta staff, will mimic... Read more
Lenovo May Enter Handheld Games Market With ‘Legion Go’ Console
Lenovo could be coming out with its own PC handheld gaming device, according to a report Monday from Windows Central. Said to be named the Legion Go, the device will reportedly have an 8-inch display, run Windows 11 and be powered by a Ryzen chip. There’s no timeline for when it would... Read more