Science & Technology

The electronic television is arguably the most significant communication and entertainment medium of the 20th century, shaping global culture, news, and history. While many scientists and inventors contributed to the development of television, Philo Taylor Farnsworth, an American inventor, holds the credit for designing the first fully functional, all-electronic television system. His innovative concepts replaced … Read more

During the winter season, major news outlets often warn of severe, bone-chilling cold waves sweeping across North America, Europe, and Asia. In recent years, meteorologists have frequently blamed a meteorological phenomenon known as the polar vortex for these extreme weather events. While it sounds like a modern climate change buzzword, the polar vortex is a … Read more

Public protection groups and researchers say that artificial intelligence (AI) tools that allow people to write online reviews have put sellers, service providers and buyers in unfamiliar territory. Fake reviews have long been a feature of many popular websites, such as Amazon and Yelp. These reviews are often traded on private social media groups between … Read more