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Human Thought Is Far Slower Than Your Internet Connection
A new study is “a bit of a counterweight to the endless hyperbole about how incredibly complex and powerful the human brain is,” one researcher said.The New York Times - 4h -
The year in patriarchy: coconut trees, ‘childless cat ladies’ and crimes against humanity | Arwa Mahdawi
It’s now time to ‘hold space’ for everything that happened in 2024 with a list – so here are 10 of the biggest stories from the year in patriarchy. 2024 was a very demure, very mindful , very ...The Guardian - 9h -
Joe Biden, the Presidency and the Messiness of Being Human
Blame is simplistic. Might I suggest that there is another way to understand what happened with the president? A more humane way?The New York Times - 11h -
Revisiting the 3 Biggest Hardware Flops of 2024: Apple Vision Pro, Rabbit R1, Humane Ai Pin
The hyped-up Rabbit R1, Humane Ai Pin, and Apple Vision Pro have continued receiving updates since their lackluster launches. How are things progressing? I tried them again to find out.Wired - 1d -
Tokyo Plane Collision Was Caused by Human Error, Investigators Find
A report confirmed prior indications that a pilot’s misunderstanding of air traffic control directives, and a missed warning, caused the January accident.The New York Times - 1d -
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Human wave’ of North Korean troops being sent to their deaths, says US
Kyiv reports heavy casualties among Pyongyang’s soldiers in Russia while Washington accuses generals of seeing the troops as ‘expendable’. What we know on day 1,039. See all our Ukraine war ...The Guardian - 16h -
Human remains found on Southern California shoreline on consecutive days
Authorities are investigating after multiple body parts — including human legs — have turned up on a shoreline in Southern California.NBC News - 23h -
Elon Musk accused of censoring conservatives on X who disagree with his immigration stances
The claims came after Elon Musk was involved in a public feud with some Republicans over immigration.NBC News - 1d -
‘Godfather of AI’ shortens odds of the technology wiping out humanity over next 30 years
Geoffrey Hinton says there is 10% to 20% chance AI will lead to human extinction in three decades, as change moves fast. ‘We need dramatic changes’: is societal collapse inevitable? The ...The Guardian - 1d -
A Century of Human Detritus, Visualized
“Technostuff” built in the last 100 years outweighs all the living matter on Earth.The New York Times - 1d -
Kenya human rights groups raise concerns over abductions of government critics
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has raised concerns over the rising number of government critics who were apparently abducted, as four people were reported missing over the weekendABC News - 1d -
Experience: A firework exploded my groin
A lady grabbed my hand and began praying. That was the moment I thought I might be dying. I grew up in Hampshire, in the UK, in the 1980s, and still remember the terrifying fireworks safety ...The Guardian - 1d -
What gaming really tells us about the human condition
From Mesopotamia to our kitchen tables, our love affair with games is undiminishedFinancial Times - 1d -
Elon Musk's 'social experiment on humanity': How X evolved in 2024
New users? New algorithms? Or something else going on behind the scenes? The story behind the new changes on the social media siteBBC News - 1d -
Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human infection in US, CDC says
Mutations are rare but have been reported in some cases in other countries and most often in extreme infections. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday its analysis of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Roy, Cruz named most active X posters in Congress: Report
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) were named the most active posters on the social platform X this year among all lawmakers in Congress, according to a recent report. The Dec. 17 ...The Hill - 2d -
Scientists explore longevity drugs for dogs that could also ‘extend human life’
Researchers say drugs may be able to increase lifespan by extending health and thus shortening the rate of ageing. Not for nothing are dogs called man’s best friend: they are good for their owners’ ...The Guardian - 2d -
'One of the best experiences I've had as a parent.' The benefits of father-daughter trips
After this daughter started school, freelance writer Thomas Board was missing time alone with his daughter. So he planned a trip to Norway for the two of them.CNBC - 3d -
2m x 6m with a composting toilet: New Zealand embraces tiny home living
Housing affordability and desire for a movable home among the reasons growing numbers are opting for petite dwellings across New Zealand. Two years ago, when New Zealand school teacher Liberty Van ...The Guardian - 3d -
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NASA's solar probe flies closer to the sun than any human-made object ever
NASA's Parker Solar Probe is expected to make a fiery dive close to the solar surface on the morning of Christmas Eve.NBC News - 4d -
"Club Cardio" brings hip-hop and step aerobics together for a viral workout experience
"Club Cardio" is a unique workout that blends hip-hop and step aerobics. The class has gone viral with millions of views on social media, and gained celebrity fans like Ciara. Michelle Miller has ...CBS News - 4d -
UK mobile users had least reliable experience in G7 in 2024, data shows
Research highlights impact of poor network performance on consumersFinancial Times - 4d
