Science & Technology

How far can you go before the Facebook police knock?

How far can you go before the Facebook police knock?

Helen Jones, a 54-year-old grandmother from Stockport, was visited by police after sharing critical posts about local Labour politicians on Facebook. Her comments focused on a scandal involving politicians exchanging controversial messages on WhatsApp. The police visit followed a complaint made by a person who found the posts offensive. Though no crime was committed, the visit left Jones feeling intimidated.[Read More…]

Scientists Create Artificial Mouse Babies

Scientists Create Artificial Mouse Babies

A new discovery has allowed scientists to create artificial babies without eggs, sperm or a womb. For the first time, scientists have created a mouse embryo using only stem cells and a rotating flask of nutrients. Researchers mixed three types of mouse embryonic stem cells, known as embryoids that replicate the first 8.5 days of the animals’ development. These stem[Read More…]

PM Unveils Plans to Replace NHS Workers With Robots

PM Unveils Plans to Replace NHS Workers With Robots

Prime minister Rishi Sunak has told NHS workers to get used to robot workers and AI playing a greater role in patient care. The announcement came as the health service prepares to cut its workforce by half as part of a cost-cutting exercise. More than 6,500 staff are expected to lose their jobs as a result of the cutbacks. Sunak[Read More…]

Is Social Media a Gateway to Hard Drugs? Study Suggests It Is

Is Social Media a Gateway to Hard Drugs? Study Suggests It Is

Dealing with an addiction of any kind is an uphill battle for anyone that struggles with it. Regardless of what that addiction is, deciding to kick it to the curb is one thing, but to actually do it is another.  When it comes to social media addiction, however, just how serious is it? There are studies that have suggested that[Read More…]

Tech Firms Are Creating Mind-Reading Technology

Tech Firms Are Creating Mind-Reading Technology

Internet users are increasingly finding that the ads that they see online are of products which they are interested in.  It appears that the internet companies are reading the minds of the internet users to show them relevant products.  Many people are confused about how internet giants like Google, Facebookand Amazon are getting this information, and some are also worried. [Read More…]