CAN YOU SPOT A FINANCIAL FAKE? HOW AI IS RAISING OUR RISKS OF BILLING FRAUD

Mon 21 April 2025: Along with the many benefits of artificial intelligence – from providing real time navigation to early disease detection – the explosion in its use has increased opportunities for fraud and deception. Large and small businesses and even the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) may be hit with fraudulent reimbursement claims, which are […]

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CHINA BANS ADS FOR VEHICLES WITH ‘SMART’ OR ‘AUTONOMOUS’ DRIVING

Mon 21 April 2025: China is banning automakers from using the terms “smart driving” and “autonomous driving” when they advertise driving assistance features, and it will tighten scrutiny of such technology upgrades. The mandate on vehicle advertising was delivered by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in its meeting with nearly 60 representatives from […]

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BABIES CONCEIVED IN WINTER MAY BE LESS PRONE TO ADULT WEIGHT GAIN, JAPANESE STUDY FINDS

Mon 21 April 2025: A Japanese research team led by Tohoku University has found that babies conceived during the winter months are less likely to gain excess weight as adults, suggesting a possible link between the season of conception and long-term metabolism. The findings, published Tuesday in the online edition of the journal Nature Metabolism, […]

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SEVERE SLEEP DEPRIVATION OOSES SIGNIFICANT HEALTH THREATS, EXPERTS WARN

Sun 20 April 2025: A new report published by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights that frequent yawning, daytime drowsiness, and increased caffeine intake could be signs of severe sleep deprivation. Experts warn that this condition poses physical safety risks and can lead to long-term health problems. Dr. Eric Olson, President of the Sleep Medicine Academy […]

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AFRICA’S HEALTHCARE FUNDING CRISIS: 3 STRATEGIES TO MANAGE DEADLY DISEASES

Sat 19 April 2025: The increasing trend of reducing foreign aid to Africa is forcing the continent to reassess its approach to healthcare delivery. African countries face a major challenge of dealing with high rates of communicable diseases, such as malaria and HIV/Aids, and rising levels of non-communicable diseases. But the continent’s health systems don’t have the […]

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FRESHWATER OXYGEN CRISIS POSES GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL THREAT

Sat 19 April 2025: A comprehensive study led by Utrecht University and published in Science Advances has highlighted a significant oxygen crisis in freshwater sources. According to scientists, human activities have disrupted the oxygen balance in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs since the 1900s. The study suggests that this process has now evolved into a global environmental crisis. […]

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CHINA HOSTS WORLD’S FIRST ROBOT-HUMAN RACE IN GROUNDBREAKING EVENT

Sat 19 April 2025: China on Saturday held the world’s first humanoid robot race alongside human participants. Chinese-made Tien Kung Ultra came in first in the half-marathon with nearly 2 hours and 40 minutes time. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course without showing any visible signs of fatigue, state-run Global Times reported. Nearly 20 robotic […]

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INVISIBLE TRAUMA OF DIGITAL VIOLENCE: EARLY INDICATORS IN CHILDREN

Fri 18 April 2025: Most bullying cases involving children now occur in online environments. The true extent of digital violence goes beyond mere numbers—it leaves lasting emotional wounds. WHAT IS DIGITAL VIOLENCE? Digital violence refers to children being exposed to harmful content, harassment, or bullying via the internet and digital platforms. This invisible threat behind the […]

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DEMAND FOR CRITICAL MINERALS USED IN CLEAN TECH TO TRIPLE BY 2040

Fri 18 April 2025: Rising demand for clean energy technologies to fight climate change is shaping the future with investments in critical minerals, whose demand is set to triple by 2040, according to the International Energy Agency’s Global Critical Minerals Outlook report. Increasing geopolitical competition led critical minerals to become not only an economic but also strategic priority to […]

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