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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Albert Einstein: "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the first"

The article reflects on a famous quote by Albert Einstein regarding the infinite nature of the universe and human stupidity, drawing parallels with contemporary society.

Mar 22 • 22:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

President of the World Youth Alliance: ‘Views on Life and Surrogacy Become a Problem for EU Agencies’

Paula Andrea Lopez, president of the World Youth Alliance, discusses challenges faced by the organization related to EU agency scrutiny over its values regarding life and surrogacy.

Mar 22 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"Human life is in danger and we are in a hurry!" Police and Missing Persons Association request assistance in locating 31-year-old Svenno

The police and the Missing Persons Association are seeking help in locating a missing man named Svenno who disappeared with a dark gray bicycle in Rapla.

Mar 22 • 16:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

At what age does aging accelerate?: This is the body's turning point

A recent study identifies a turning point in human aging where the degenerative process accelerates.

Mar 22 • 15:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Say yes: when change becomes an opportunity

The article discusses the human tendency to resist change and highlights the importance of embracing it for personal growth and survival.

Mar 22 • 13:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Sharks found in the Bahamas testing positive for cocaine and other substances

Scientists discovered that sharks around Eleuthera, Bahamas, tested positive for cocaine, caffeine, and analgesics, highlighting human contamination in these waters.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
Life & Tech

Translations by AI are faster and better. In some ways, humans are irreplaceable

The article discusses the advantages of AI translations over human translations while recognizing the irreplaceable aspects of human involvement in certain contexts.

Mar 22 • 10:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Hiding Things: My Game Gave Me Thieving Joy - Then I Got Caught

The author describes a playful yet mischievous game of secretly hiding his friends' items, which ultimately leads to an unexpected revelation when caught by a child.

Mar 22 • 07:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Do pythons have the 'antidote' against human obesity?

Scientists discovered a molecule in pythons that could lead to new anti-obesity drugs after observing its effects on obese mice.

Mar 22 • 06:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

‘Bitter Christmas’: even feelings are designed. It's up to you

The article critiques the current trend in literature and film towards autofiction, highlighting how it has influenced the portrayal of human experiences and emotions.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Judge Convicts Robbers Who Killed Cyclist Vitor Medrado: 'Few Times Have I Seen Such Inability to Respect Human Life'

Two men have been convicted of robbery leading to the death of cyclist Vitor Medrado in São Paulo, Brazil.

Mar 21 • 19:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

The peace that comes from within

The article discusses the challenges of personal growth and the mixed reactions from others when one begins to pursue happiness and self-improvement.

Mar 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Sadness of Bryce Echenique

The article reflects on a poignant encounter with the writer Alfredo Bryce Echenique, who appears to be in a state of despair and disarray at the airport.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Horsegiirl: DJ 'mare' reacts to 'Vai no Cavalinho' and other equine hits

German DJ Horsegiirl, who identifies as "half horse, half human," performed at Lollapalooza and expressed her experiences with acceptance as a unique performer.

Mar 21 • 03:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The Hidden Power of Mint: How a Natural Compound Could Change Chronic Pain Treatment and Improve Quality of Life

A recent discovery reveals the complex mechanism through which menthol, a component of mint, activates cold sensors in the human body, potentially improving chronic pain treatments.

Mar 21 • 00:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Why Your Cat Wants to Sleep on You

Cats seek to sleep on their owners for emotional and survival-related reasons, rather than mere comfort.

Mar 20 • 20:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

How HPV is transmitted: Can spaces and utensils be shared?

The article explains that the human papillomavirus (HPV) is primarily transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity, debunking myths about transmission through everyday items and surfaces.

Mar 20 • 14:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Haysom's Life 'Marked by an Unwavering Commitment to Justice, Peace, and Constitutionalism'

The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan mourns the death of Nicholas Haysom, a prominent advocate for justice and peace in the region.

Mar 20 • 12:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Africa: Haysom's Life 'Marked by an Unwavering Commitment to Justice, Peace, and Constitutionalism'

The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan mourns the passing of Nicholas 'Fink' Haysom, a prominent advocate for peace and justice.

Mar 20 • 12:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Research Suggests That 'Multitasking' Is a Myth

A new study challenges the belief in multitasking, showing that the human brain processes tasks sequentially instead of simultaneously.

Mar 20 • 08:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Omnipotent AI? The Birth of Algorithmic Faith

The emergence of AI as a new entity is reshaping human belief systems, resembling ancient theological concepts but with modern technological authority.

Mar 20 • 01:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Friedrich Nietzsche: "In love, there is always something of madness, and in madness, there is always something of reason"

Friedrich Nietzsche's famous statement about love explores the paradoxical nature of human relationships and how they reflect deeper psychological needs.

Mar 19 • 20:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Migrant who raped teen wasn't deported to respect his 'right to family life'

Gift Oladele, a Nigerian migrant previously jailed for false imprisonment, was not deported after his conviction, citing human rights concerns, and later went on to rape a 19-year-old woman in Wales.

Mar 19 • 16:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

End of Batteries? Body Heat Can Power Electronics

Research indicates that a new technology developed at Seoul National University could revolutionize wearable devices by generating electricity from human body heat.

Mar 19 • 16:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Rifles, coyotes and wild boars: I was hunted through Bulgarian forest for terrifying TV show

A participant in a new reality series, The Hunt: Prey vs Predator, describes their experience in a Bulgarian forest where they are hunted by human competitors amidst thrill and danger.

Mar 19 • 14:28 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Harri Tiido: Man as an Arrogant Ape

In a discussion on human exceptionalism, Harri Tiido reflects on Christine Webb's book, suggesting that our belief in human superiority over nature is an outdated and misguided notion.

Mar 19 • 11:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lawyer with dwarfism disqualified in competition says his size will not prevent him from being a delegate: 'The biggest dream of my life'

Matheus Menezes, a 25-year-old lawyer with dwarfism, was disqualified from a physical test for a position in the Civil Police of Minas Gerais, asserting that he will not let his size hinder his dream of becoming a delegate.

Mar 19 • 11:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

After reading the thoughts of mice.. Will what is going on in your head become readable?

Researchers have made breakthroughs in interpreting brain signals from mice, raising ethical questions about the potential to read human thoughts in the future.

Mar 19 • 09:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Ali Mamlouk, the Engineer of Fear: What Do Newly Revealed Documents Reveal?

A French court has sentenced Syrian security chief Ali Mamlouk to life in prison for his role in the torture and detention of thousands of Syrians, highlighting ongoing human rights violations in Syria.

Mar 19 • 08:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Vikram Samvat is 57 years older than Jesus... Learn how the Hindu New Year began

The Hindu New Year, Vikram Samvat 2083, begins with the start of Navratri, symbolizing a traditional calculation of time that balances nature, astronomy, and human life.

Mar 19 • 03:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

What is social engineering? See examples of techniques used by hackers

The article explains social engineering as a tactic used by hackers to manipulate individuals into sharing sensitive information, differing from traditional cyberattacks that focus on exploiting software vulnerabilities.

Mar 18 • 17:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

World proposes an online test to demonstrate that an AI agent works on behalf of a real person

World is developing a tool to identify AI agents with a unique human identity linked to the web's x402 protocol.

Mar 18 • 15:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Is Mathematics a Discovery or a Creation of the Human Mind?

The article explores the philosophical debate on whether mathematics is discovered from the universe or created by human thought, tracing its historical roots from ancient Greece.

Mar 18 • 14:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Consequences of Wars

The article discusses the detrimental effects of wars on global stability, human life, and the environment, emphasizing the shift in warfare strategy since World War II.

Mar 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Review. Solar Flare, Steam Iron, and Human Warmth

A review of the upcoming performance 'Victory Over the Sun' showcasing a collaboration of various artists and productions.

Mar 18 • 09:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Nvidia Says AI Program Behind the 'Facebook' of Chatbots is the New ChatGPT

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang claims that the rapidly evolving OpenClaw AI program is a significant advancement in human-AI interaction, with the potential to surpass traditional chatbots.

Mar 18 • 08:56 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Surely we are really good at the core, without cooperation there would be no man. Ethologist Kršková selects books on human and animal behavior.

Ethologist Lucia Kršková discusses the adaptability of organisms to their environments and shares significant literature on human and animal behavior.

Mar 18 • 08:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

How John Malkovich Made the World His Character by Portraying Human Conflicts

John Malkovich has created a unique artistic expression by recreating iconic personalities through photography, showcasing the diverse nature of human conflict.

Mar 18 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Simon Campanello: Chatbots Can Flatten Our Language – and Our Thoughts

The increasing use of chat services like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini may threaten the diversity of language and hinder human creativity, as warned by researchers.

Mar 18 • 06:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

El Salvador approves life imprisonment for 'murderers, rapists, and terrorists'

El Salvador's Congress has approved a constitutional amendment for life imprisonment for serious crimes as part of President Nayib Bukele's tough security measures.

Mar 17 • 23:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Bukele changes the Constitution to establish life imprisonment in El Salvador

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele oversees a constitutional reform allowing life sentences for serious crimes, amid criticism for his government's human rights record.

Mar 17 • 22:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Bukele promotes a constitutional reform to endorse life imprisonment in El Salvador

The Salvadoran government led by President Nayib Bukele has passed a constitutional reform allowing life imprisonment for severe crimes, amid criticism from human rights organizations.

Mar 17 • 22:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Why do we hate each other if we are programmed to be connected: "Our brain is not designed for such a complex world"

The article discusses the complexities of human connection and societal challenges, suggesting our highly evolved brains might not be suited for the modern world.

Mar 17 • 21:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

"Without meat, the human brain would not be the same": the phrase that sparked a debate about nutrition

Spanish veterinarian Juan Pascual sparked a debate by asserting that without meat, the human brain would not have developed in the same way, leading to a wider discussion on the role of meat in human nutrition.

Mar 17 • 17:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Plastic Surgery with a Humanized Perspective

The article discusses the personal journeys of professionals in the plastic surgery field in Brazil, highlighting the importance of humanizing their practices and sharing their inspirational stories.

Mar 17 • 16:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Director Verbinski: I don't want AI to breathe for me, but to solve cancer

Director Gore Verbinski expresses his desire for AI to tackle significant issues like cancer, rather than replace human creativity or decision-making.

Mar 17 • 09:05 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Doctoral Thesis: More Human-Centric Home Design Keeps Residents' Minds Sharp

A doctoral thesis from Tartu University proposes a shift in home design from human-centric to more meaningful living spaces.

Mar 17 • 07:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The film Livia is twenty percent more human than Melania. However, the former first lady doesn’t say much about herself and her time

The documentary film "Livia" explores the life of Livie Klausová, the former First Lady of Czechia, but falls short in providing depth about her various roles and contributions.

Mar 17 • 05:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

The Mother of Artificial Intelligence: "Here’s Why Robots Will Not Replace Us"

Luigia Carlucci Aiello, a pioneering scientist in Italy, discusses the resilience of human beings in the face of advancing artificial intelligence technologies.

Mar 17 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Neurobiology: Cultivated Brain Cells Play the Ego Shooter 'Doom': A Milestone?

Australian startup Cortical Labs has cultivated a mass of 200,000 human neurons that have learned to play the video game 'Doom', raising questions about the future of artificial intelligence and brain-computer interfaces.

Mar 16 • 16:04 UTC

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