Month: June 2023

Preserving endangered languages using AI and data

Imagine you’re trying to preserve a beautiful butterfly. You take pictures of the butterfly and store them as data, thinking it will capture the essence of its vibrant colors and delicate wings. But here’s the catch: what if the pictures only capture the butterfly when it’s sitting still on a leaf, missing out on its […]

Published on June 23, 2023

US Files 1st-Ever Charges vs Chinese Fentanyl Makers

In a ground-breaking move, the US Justice Department has taken legal action against four Chinese chemical manufacturing companies and eight individuals who are accused of illegally trafficking the chemicals necessary to produce fentanyl, a highly addictive painkiller. This development is akin to catching the suppliers of harmful substances that fuel a destructive habit. By putting […]

Published on June 23, 2023

What’s Really Killing the ‘Night Owls’?

While staying up late might seem harmless, a recent study suggests that it’s not the late nights that are the problem for night owls. Instead, it’s the unhealthy habits that tend to accompany those late nights, including smoking and drinking, that are taking a toll on their health. Just like a nocturnal animal who scavenges […]

Published on June 23, 2023