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New mosquito experiment could shape the future of disease control

New mosquito experiment could shape the future of disease control

According to scientists, cases of Dengue fever in Indonesia have been cut by 77% following a ‘ground-breaking’ yearlong experiment which manipulated the mosquitoes spreading it. A new approach to fighting the spread of Dengue fever has proven remarkably effective in Indonesia. By breeding special mosquitoes with a ‘miraculous’ bacteria that reduces their ability to transmit the deadly virus, scientists have successfully cut infection rates and hospital admissions by 77% in Yogyakarta...

By London, UK
Could satellite deepfakes become a national security threat?

Could satellite deepfakes become a national security threat?

Geographers are becoming increasingly concerned about the spread of AI-generated satellite imagery and its potential to create hoax content or skew visual reports. Some even suggest it’s a threat to national security. When discussing deepfakes, most of us think of Nicholas Cage memes, unresolved issues of non-consensual pornography, or doctored political propaganda. What doesn’t immediately jump out is the potential for AI-generated imagery to manipulate satellite photos of cityscapes and countryside. This...

By London, UK
Light Phone II removes social apps to reduce anxiety

Light Phone II removes social apps to reduce anxiety

The Light Phone II removes all social media apps to give users a minimal, stripped back experience that reduces user anxiety and encourages time away from your screen. If you’re sick of endlessly scrolling through social media feeds, you may want to check out the ‘Light Phone II’, a minimalist smartphone developed by two ex-Google employees that’s designed to alleviate anxiety and reduce your phone usage. You won’t be getting fancy...

By Bristol, UK
Snapchat’s ‘Story Studio’ to make stories more professional than ever

Snapchat’s ‘Story Studio’ to make stories more professional than ever

Snapchat this week announced a slew of updates at the Snap Partner Summit, chief among them an overhaul of its Story editing software in the form of new standalone app Story Studio. Snapchat is embracing its evolution from a once key player in social media messaging to mobile’s chief creative hub. During its annual partnership summit this week, Snapchat announced a new project to conclude a year of what seems like...

By London, UK