A review of 42 studies found that short-form video platforms like TikTok use personalization, unpredictable scrolling, and novelty to exploit the brain's reward system, leading to addiction-like patterns and desensitization. Researchers caution that evidence for extreme "brainrot" is limited but emphasize the need for user education on recommendation systems.
Shinkei Systems uses its Poseidon robot to instantly kill fish, preserving quality and shelf life. The company is vertically integrating fish harvesting and processing, aiming to create a premium consumer brand.
Shinkei Systems is developing Poseidon, a robot that humanely harvests fish using automated ike jime. The company aims to vertically integrate fish harvesting and processing, offering premium prices to fishermen and selling 'ceremony grade' fish under its Seremoni brand, challenging traditional seafood supply chains.
University of Texas at Austin researchers created a wearable jacket using a special textile to harvest water from ambient air, producing 400-900 mL of drinkable water daily, with potential applications in emergencies, medical response, and outdoor activities.
Dryland farmers in NSW are struggling as flood plain harvesting licences allow neighbours to capture natural water flows, exacerbating drought conditions. Critics cite a lack of transparency and enforcement in the licensing process.
In Morocco's drought-stricken Anti-Atlas Mountains, women are using fog-harvesting technology to collect potable water from clouds. This initiative, led by the Dar Si Hmad Foundation, provides water to remote communities, reduces daily water-fetching burdens for women, and offers literacy training, serving as a model for climate adaptation.
A US congressional advisory committee heard experts testify that China has built a state-driven campaign to harvest American data and weaponize it as a strategic asset for potential conflict with the US, including over Taiwan. Experts told the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission that Washington was falling short in countering Beijing's data-collection drive, warning that China treats data as a strategic resource and has assembled an ecosystem enabling industrial-scale cyber operations.
There are about 2,200 farms within the city limits of Italy’s capital alone, making it the largest agricultural municipality in Europe.
A new project called Colleague Skill, developed in under four hours, digitally extracts and uploads skills from individuals like Steve Jobs and ordinary workers online, making them freely accessible.
