Toxic beauty? The rise of unsafe dupes from online platforms
By AFP Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 11, 2025 They’re the internet’s latest…
Cloud microbes’ colours could help us detect life on other planets
A variety of bacteria, fungi and viruses live in the clouds above Earth’s surface George Pachantouris/Getty Images The colours of microbes that live in clouds high in the sky have been measured for the first time, giving scientists clues that could help us find life on other planets. A diverse range of microorganisms have been…
New updates and more access to Google Earth AI
When disasters strike, Google products like Search and Maps help billions of people make critical decisions to stay safe. Our flood forecasting information — now covering more than two billion people — provides life-saving forecasts before the most significant river floods. It’s helped organizations like World Vision get drinking water and food to communities when…
Dissecting YouTube’s Malware Distribution Network
Research by: Antonis Terefos (@Tera0017) Key Points Check Point Research uncovered and analyzed the YouTube Ghost Network, a sophisticated and coordinated collection of malicious accounts operating on YouTube. These accounts systematically take advantage of YouTube’s features to promote malicious content, ultimately distributing malware while creating a false sense of trust among viewers. Our investigation identified and…
Redefining data engineering in the age of AI
As their influence grows, so do the challenges data engineers face. A major one is dealing with greater complexity, as more advanced AI models elevate the importance of managing unstructured data and real-time pipelines. Another challenge is managing expanding workloads; data engineers are being asked to do more today than ever before, and that’s not…
Ex-Olympian Susan Egelstaff says councils should not cut physical activity
Getty Images Susan Egelstaff said physical activity was vital for a healthy society A former Olympian has said physical activity should be prioritised by councils when they need to make budget cuts. Badminton player Susan Egelstaff, who competed at the 2012 Olympics in London and is a two-time Commonwealth Games medallist, told BBC Scotland the…
Puma appoints Ronald Reijmers as vice-president, global retail
By DPA Published October 23, 2025 Puma has appointed Ronald Reijmers as vice president, global retail. The 55-year-old will take up his new position on November 1 and, in this capacity, will oversee the development of the company’s full-price and outlet stores worldwide. He will report to Puma’s chief commercial officer Matthias Bäumer. Ronald Reijmers…
Doctors to strike in November after talks break down
The British Medical Association has announced a fresh round of strikes in England after talks broke down again with the government. The union and government have been in dialogue throughout the summer and early autumn since the last walkout at the end of July. But the BMA said with no progress being made there would…
To nap or not to nap…
Drs Chris and Xand explore why we nap, if it’s actually good for us, and whether we should all be making time for it. Source link
THG Ingenuity announces landmark deal with Google Cloud to power e-tail’s future
Published October 23, 2025 End-to-end e-commerce platform THG Ingenuity has announced a new collaboration with Google Cloud with the bold aim being “to power the future of digital commerce”. THG Ingenuity/Google Cloud While Google owner Alphabet is a very much larger company than THG Ingenuity, it appears to be a very big deal for both…
KFF/Washington Post Poll Looks at Parents’ Trust in Children’s Health Content on Social Media, And Unfounded Claims About Abortion Pill Safety Follow FDA Approval of Generic Version – The Monitor
VOLUME 33 October 23, 2025 Summary This volume highlights the latest release from the KFF/The Washington Post Survey of Parents, which finds that most parents report seeing children’s health content on social media, but many are unsure how to evaluate the trustworthiness of advice shared by health and wellness influencers. It also reviews misleading claims…
