Clarks stayed loss-making in 2024 year of transition, but made big changes to drive growth
2024 was a year of “transition” within the Clarks business “as internal and external factors…
The mystery of volcanoes that don’t explode finally has an answer
The force of a volcanic eruption is closely tied to how many gas bubbles appear within rising magma, as well as the timing of their formation. For many years, scientists believed that most bubbles developed only when magma ascended and the surrounding pressure fell. In deeper layers, high pressure keeps gases dissolved in the molten…
Rapid fault healing could rewrite earthquake physics
Earthquake faults located deep within the planet can reconnect after a seismic disturbance, according to new research from the University of California, Davis. The study, published Nov. 19 in Science Advances and supported by National Science Foundation grants, introduces a new factor that could reshape how scientists interpret fault behavior linked to major earthquakes. “We…
Fossils reveal a massive shark that ruled Australia in dinosaur times
Around 115 million years ago, the waters north of Australia supported a massive shark that can be viewed as an early relative of the creatures made famous by “Jaws.” Newly examined fossils show that modern sharks began developing extremely large body sizes far earlier in their evolutionary timeline than scientists once thought. These remains indicate…
New puberty blockers clinical trial to begin after UK ban
Philippa Roxby,Health reporter and Alison Holt,Social affairs editor Getty Images Details of a new UK clinical trial to assess the risks and benefits of puberty-blocking drugs in children who question their gender have been announced. It follows the banning of the drugs for gender treatment last year after a major review raised concerns about the…
Scientists reveal a hidden hormone switch for learning
Scientists have known for many years that hormones can shape how the brain works, affecting emotions, mental energy, and everyday choices. What remains unclear is exactly how these chemical signals bring about such changes. A recent investigation offers new insight by examining the role of estrogen, a hormone central to the female reproductive cycle. Through…
Instead of Fitbit’s AI Health Coach, You Could Just Have Friends
Someone needs to say it. Someone has to speak up in defense of being mid. I am a mid runner. Most of us are, as that is the definition of being mid. I work out every day, but I have a full-time job, two kids, a dog, and a spouse. I volunteer, and I have…
OpenAI Locks Down San Francisco Offices Following Alleged Threat From Activist
OpenAI employees in San Francisco were told to stay inside the office on Friday afternoon after the company purportedly received a threat from an individual who was previously associated with the Stop AI activist group. “Our information indicates that [name] from StopAI has expressed interest in causing physical harm to OpenAI employees,” a member of…
Streamline AI operations with the Multi-Provider Generative AI Gateway reference architecture
As organizations increasingly adopt AI capabilities across their applications, the need for centralized management, security, and cost control of AI model access is a required step in scaling AI solutions. The Generative AI Gateway on AWS guidance addresses these challenges by providing guidance for a unified gateway that supports multiple AI providers while offering comprehensive…
The New ACA Repeal and Replace: Health Savings Accounts
If enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are allowed to expire at the end of the year, out-pocket premiums for 22 million enrollees that receive premium assistance will increase by an average of 114%, or $1,016 per person. Democrats have pushed for the enhanced tax credits to be extended, and a…
Gemini, Search, Pixel and more
Simplify the cooking process 8. Rely on Gemini for Home as your right-hand helper Gemini for Home replaces Google Assistant on your smart displays and speakers and also upgrades devices in your home like your cameras and doorbells. There are plenty of ways to use it for holiday hosting. Just say “Hey Google,” then ask…
