Leveraging AI to Build Inclusive and Accessible Workplaces

AI is revolutionizing workplace inclusivity by breaking down barriers and ensuring that every employee, regardless of ability or background, has the tools to succeed. In today’s competitive environment, businesses that prioritize inclusivity are better positioned to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and foster a thriving culture. AI-driven tools are at the forefront of this transformation, creating […]

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For narcissistic people, the gap between perception and reality may go far deeper than we thought

Cristina Conti/Shutterstock Despite exuding confidence, narcissistic people relentlessly crave admiration. In other words, they are unable to convince themselves of their own brilliance. Growing research shows the gap between perception and reality for narcissistic people goes far deeper than their inflated views about their appearance, accomplishments and abilities. Narcissism is a personality trait that exists […]

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Nigerian Hacker Extradited to Face US Charges for Tax Fraud Scheme

Matthew Akande, a 36-year-old Nigerian national, was extradited to the United States on March 5, 2025, to face multiple charges, including computer intrusion, wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering. Akande is accused of participating in a large-scale hacking operation that targeted Massachusetts-based tax preparation firms, stealing personal information to file fraudulent tax returns. Arrested […]

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TikTok Plans to Cut Up to 300 Jobs in Dublin Amid Ongoing Challenges

TikTok is set to lay off up to 300 workers, or approximately 10% of its Dublin workforce, as part of ongoing restructuring efforts. The Irish government has been informed of the decision, which will affect employees at TikTok’s largest European operation, located in the Irish capital. A TikTok spokesperson stated that the company could not […]

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New research shows bigger animals get more cancer, defying decades-old belief

It's not just size that matters. The speed of evolution can affect a species' cancer prevalence too. Eric Isselee/Shutterstock A longstanding scientific belief about a link between cancer prevalence and animal body size has tested for the first time in our new study ranging across hundreds of animal species. If larger animals have more cells, […]

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Why does Ethiopia have earthquakes and volcanoes? A geologist explains

A swarm of earth tremors and fears of volcanic eruptions in January forced tens of thousands of people to move away from Awash Fentale, an area in the Afar region of Ethiopia. The area falls within a geologically active region of the Great Rift Valley that has experienced a number of earthquakes and volcanic events […]

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Securing Subsea Cables in the Face of Sabotage and Great Power Competition

Subsea fiber-optic cables, essential for global data transmission, have emerged as a pivotal battleground within the escalating great power rivalry involving the United States, China, and Russia. These cables, spanning vast distances worldwide and carrying a majority of international data traffic, are indispensable for various sectors, from finance to national security communications. The strategic value […]

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Mice with woolly mammoth traits could pave the way for the resurrection of an ice age giant

A US biotech company has genetically modified mice to have traits from the extinct woolly mammoth. Researchers at Colossal Laboratories and Biosciences endowed their mice with the thick, shaggy hair of the mammoth and its efficient fat metabolism, which helped it survive in icy conditions. Colossal’s ultimate goal is to introduce these woolly mammoth traits, […]

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China Hackers Behind US Treasury Breach Caught by Microsoft Targeting IT Supply Chain

Silk Typhoon, the Chinese state-backed hacking group responsible for breaching the US Treasury Department, has been caught targeting the global IT supply chain, including managed service providers, IT services firms, and remote monitoring companies. This shift in tactics was revealed by Microsoft’s threat intelligence team on Wednesday. Instead of directly attacking high-profile cloud services, Silk […]

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Madagascar’s lemurs live with the threat of cyclones – has this shaped their behaviour?

Madagascar is an island that’s no stranger to natural disasters, in particular cyclones. This is because it’s located in the south-west Indian Ocean cyclone basin, a region of the Indian Ocean where tropical cyclones typically form and develop. Madagascar has experienced 69 cyclones between 1912 and 2022, although cyclones have been a pressure on the […]

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