Sea level risks are underestimate by half of US coastal communities
Most regional assessments of sea level rise risks omit high-end scenarios, leading to potentially dangerous underestimates…
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5 billion people risk heart disease from trans fats
GENEVA — Five billion people globally remain unprotected from harmful trans fat, a new status report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has found, increasing their risk of heart disease and death. Some common food rich in trans fat: 🥐🍿 🍗 🍔 🍟 🌭 🧈 🍦🍰 🍩 Since WHO first called for the global elimination of … Read more
DTI tightens noose on nearly P.5M uncertified consumer products in QC
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB), bans the sale of uncertified household appliances, lighting devices, and ceramic products worth P482,121.15 during the ramped up enforcement operation in Quezon City, 12 January 2023. Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo and FTEB OIC Assistant Director Atty. … Read more
Targeted cash transfer program has distributed PHP18.3B in subsidies for high fuel prices
The government’s targeted cash transfer (TCT) program, which was designed to mitigate the effects of fuel price hikes on poor households due to the Russia-Ukraine war, accomplished the distribution of PHP18.3 billion in subsidies to about 9.2 million household beneficiaries. “The TCT program intended to alleviate the initial shocks caused by high fuel prices on … Read more
3 Tips to spot an AI-generated article
Artificial Intelligence has been a discussion for a decade, and following the release of GPT-3, the spotlight of AI-generated content once again captures the media headlines. There is no doubt that as technology evolves, it has changed how we communicate, interact, and consume information. AI-generated content, be it articles, audio, or videos, is becoming increasingly … Read more
World Food Prices Set a Record in 2022
The UN reported that world food prices fell for an ninth month in a row in December. This was the longest stretch of consecutive monthly price reductions since records began. However, the overall yearly price was the highest recorded since 2012. Ukraine is a major supplier of wheat and cooking oil; consequently, food prices rose … Read more
the Most Anticipated Movies and Series of 2023 ANNOUNCED IMDB – News24.ph
SEATTLE, January 3, 2023—IMDb (www.imdb.com), the world’s most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, today unveiled the Most Anticipated Movies and TV Series of 2023. Rather than base its annual rankings on small statistical samplings or reviews from professional critics, IMDb determines its list of the most anticipated titles … Read more
AI Food Scanner Startup Nuvilab Participates in CES 2023
Unveiled ‘Vision N’ , an AI healthcare concept based on dietary habits data, at CES 2023 to be held in the US in January next year Started development of digital healthcare solutions, attracting 10 billion won series A investment in October this year… Showcasing customized technology for adults, infants, and patients at CES Opportunity to … Read more
How to compete with robots? Swiss roboticists and economists show you the way
When it comes to the future of intelligent robots, the first question people ask is often: how many jobs will they make disappear? Whatever the answer, the second question is likely to be: how can I make sure that my job is not among them? In a study just published in Science Robotics, a team of roboticists from … Read more
Corals release chemical compounds into the seawater, including caffeine
Stumbling upon a new source of underwater caffeine was just an added bonus of a new study examining the impact of chemical compounds that corals release into the seawater. The study found that the organic chemical compounds produced through metabolism — known as metabolites or exudates — vary significantly by coral species, and that the … Read more