Roman soldiers stationed at Hadrian’s Wall suffer from diarrhea and abdominal pain, and microscopic parasites are discovered.
Roman soldiers guarding Hadrian’s Wall in Britain were no strangers to diarrhea and abdominal pain, according to a new study that found traces of at least three different intestinal parasites in soil near centuries-old toilets. This discovery shows that even though the walls had a state-of-the-art sewage system at the time, the Romans’ mettle suffered […]
Apple becomes debt collector in new developer agreement
Apple on Wednesday announced an updated developer license agreement that gives the company permission to recoup unpaid funds, such as fees and other fees, by deducting them from in-app purchases it processes on behalf of developers. This change affects developers in regions where local law allows linking to external payment systems. In such cases, developers […]
New ultraviolet images of Comet 3I/ATLAS could help reveal what the comet is made of
A NASA spacecraft designed to search for signs of extraterrestrial life has aimed its lens at comet 3I/ATLAS. But it wasn’t for the reason you might think. The spaceship just happened to be in the right place at the right time. Racing through the solar system at an estimated speed of 153,000 miles per hour […]
These startups are building innovations that make life (and death) better
Founders Gabriel Sanchez (Enspectra Health) and Tom Harries (Earth Funeral) discuss what it takes to build in a highly regulated industry where “moving fast and breaking things” doesn’t cut it. This episode of Build Mode reveals the reality of navigating the FDA approval process, state-by-state regulations, and cultural taboos while building a product that is […]
Instacart pays $60 million in settlement with FTC for defrauding consumers
Instacart will pay $60 million in restitution to resolve Federal Trade Commission allegations that it deceived consumers with false advertising. Federal authorities alleged that Instacart used illegal tactics to deceive consumers into paying higher fees while refusing to refund them. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Instacart’s “free shipping” claim is misleading because customers still […]
Research reveals that lava debris on the ocean floor acts as a carbon dioxide ‘sponge’
Ancient lava debris on the ocean floor may be acting like a giant “sponge” storing large amounts of carbon dioxide, a new study has found. Cores taken from the ocean floor of the South Atlantic Ocean show that this debris, formed by volcanic activity and spread across the ocean floor over millions of years, stores […]
ChatGPT launches app store and lets developers know the app store is open for business
App developers who want to launch programs on ChatGPT can now submit their programs for review and possible publication, OpenAI announced Wednesday. The company has also introduced a new app directory within Chat’s tools menu, soon to be called the “App Store.” In October, the company announced the arrival of an app for chatbots, which […]
Why are British politicians flocking to big American tech companies?
The war for AI talent shows no signs of slowing down, with companies making headlines every week with their latest high-profile hires. This includes the engineers they are poaching from each other and acquiring, but also senior management who can support them as they scale further. Less than 10 days after Slack CEO Dennis Dresser […]
ChatGPT’s mobile app hits new milestone of $3 billion in consumer spending
As of this week, ChatGPT has reached a new milestone of $3 billion in global consumer spending on mobile, according to estimates from app intelligence provider Appfigures. This figure represents total spending on iOS and Android devices since the app was first released in May 2023, and then only on iOS. Image credit: Appfigures Notably, […]
Research suggests the time of day you receive cancer treatment is important
A new study suggests that chemotherapy immunotherapy given earlier in the day can extend the lifespan of patients with advanced lung cancer. Previous research suggests that circadian rhythms, the body’s internal clock, may influence the effectiveness of immune checkpoint inhibitors. These drugs help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells by blocking the tumor’s […]