Certain online games use dark designs to collect player data

The privacy policies and practices of online games contain dark design patterns which could be deceptive, misleading, or coercive to users, according to a new study. ​The privacy policies and practices of online games contain dark design patterns which could be deceptive, misleading, or coercive to users, according to a new study. The privacy policies and …

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Controlling waves in magnets with superconductors for the first time

Quantum physicists have shown that it’s possible to control and manipulate spin waves on a chip using superconductors for the first time. These tiny waves in magnets may offer an alternative to electronics in the future, interesting for energy-efficient information technology or connecting pieces in a quantum computer, for example. The breakthrough primarily gives physicists …

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A superatomic semiconductor sets a speed record

The search is on for better semiconductors. A team of chemists describes the fastest and most efficient semiconductor yet: a superatomic material called Re6Se8Cl2.  ​The search is on for better semiconductors. A team of chemists describes the fastest and most efficient semiconductor yet: a superatomic material called Re6Se8Cl2.  The search is on for better semiconductors. A …

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Elon Musk’s AI chat with Rishi Sunak: Everything you need to know

A chat about AI between US tech mogul Elon Musk and UK prime minister Rishi Sunak focused heavily on utopian futures and theoretical risks of superhuman intelligence instead of actual harms caused by AI systems already deployed by tech companies ​A chat about AI between US tech mogul Elon Musk and UK prime minister Rishi …

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Uranus aurora discovery offers clues to habitable icy worlds

Astronomers confirm the existence of an infrared (IR) aurora on Uranus. This could help astronomers identify exoplanets that might support life, a large number of which are icy worlds. ​Astronomers confirm the existence of an infrared (IR) aurora on Uranus. This could help astronomers identify exoplanets that might support life, a large number of which …

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Rollercoasters of the future: How VR is revolutionising thrill rides

Is virtual reality the future of thrill rides? Thrill engineer Brendan Walker explains how motion simulators and VR are enhancing our adrenaline-seeking experiences. ​Is virtual reality the future of thrill rides? Thrill engineer Brendan Walker explains how motion simulators and VR are enhancing our adrenaline-seeking experiences. Is virtual reality the future of thrill rides? Thrill engineer …

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What will Elon Musk and Rishi Sunak talk about in their AI chat?

The UK prime minister and US tech mogul are set to discuss the future of artificial intelligence, in a conversation streamed on Musk’s X platform. Here are some topics they might touch on ​The UK prime minister and US tech mogul are set to discuss the future of artificial intelligence, in a conversation streamed on …

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