A New Bridge Links the Strange Math of Infinity to Computer Science

Descriptive set theorists study the niche mathematics of infinity. Now, they’ve shown that their problems can be rewritten in the concrete language of algorithms.

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8 WhatsApp Features to Boost Your Security and Privacy

Meta’s end-to-end encrypted messaging app is used by billions of people. Here’s how to make sure you’re one of the most locked-down ones out there.

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Disinformation Floods Social Media After Nicolás Maduro’s Capture

From seemingly AI-generated videos to repurposed old footage, TikTok, Instagram, and X did little to stop the onslaught of misleading posts in the wake of the US invasion of Venezuela.

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The US Invaded Venezuela and Captured Nicolás Maduro. ChatGPT Disagrees

Some AI chatbots have a surprisingly good handle on breaking news. Others decidedly don’t.

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How to Protect Your iPhone or Android Device From Spyware

Being targeted by sophisticated spyware is relatively rare, but experts say that everyone needs to stay vigilant as this dangerous malware continues to proliferate worldwide.

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Here’s How Long You Should Walk Every Day to Prevent Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Recent research reveals how much time you should spend walking on a daily basis to prevent it.

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How Protesters Became Content for the Cops

The tactics behind protest policing are changing—from one of cooperation to intentional antagonism for political marketing purposes.

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What Is the ‘Super Flu’ That Is Spreading in Europe and the United States?

The “super flu” behind outbreaks in the US and UK is a new variant of influenza A H3N2, subclade K. Existing vaccines appear to be insufficiently effective against the virus.

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ServiceNow predicts more than one million new AI-driven jobs in UAE by 2030

Enterprise AI adoption, national strategy and large-scale digital transformation programmes are set to reshape the UAE labour market and technology landscape, according to ServiceNow research

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AI Labor Is Boring. AI Lust Is Big Business

After years of hype about generative AI increasing productivity and making lives easier, 2025 was the year erotic chatbots defined AI’s narrative.

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