The EU Is Pushing Big Tech to Crackdown on Deepfakes and Disinformation

The new rules are based on old promises the tech companies made to Europe’s regulators, although recent events show it wasn’t nearly enough.

The EU Is Pushing Big Tech to Crackdown on Deepfakes and Disinformation,The new rules are based on old promises the tech companies made to Europe’s regulators, although recent events show it wasn’t nearly enough.

The Most Interesting Science News Articles of the Week Here are the most interesting, amazing and unusual things that happened in the world of science this week. A recap of Live Science's best.
New knowledge about airborne virus particles could help hospitals The risk of being exposed to COVID-19 particles increases with shorter physical distance to a patient, higher patient viral load and poor ventilation. Measurements taken by researchers at Lund University in Sweden of airborne virus in hospitals provide new knowledge about how best to adapt health care to reduce the risk of spread of infection. Researchers hope current international guidelines in health care will be changed.
Think Car Exhaust Is Bad? Wait ‘Til You Hear About Tire Pollution We're breathing in some seriously nasty particles.
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Unique binding of delta variant may explain high transmissibility Unlike other SARS-CoV-2 variants, the delta variant can attach to copies of itself, forming larger aggregations, or clumps, of viral particles, suggests a study by scientists at the National Institutes of Health. The researchers theorize that this linking property may have played a role in the ability of the delta variant to spread more rapidly than all the variants that preceded it.
Perinatal Mental Health Support for Parents of Color: Interview with Lauren Elliott, Founder of Candlelit Therapy Conn Hastings received a PhD from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland for his work in drug delivery, investigating the potential of injectable hydrogels to deliver cells, drugs and nanoparticles in the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. After achieving his PhD and completing a year of postdoctoral research, Conn pursued a career in academic publishing, before becoming a full-time science writer and editor, combining his experience within the biomedical sciences with his passion for written communication.
Wearable Sweat Sensor Warns of Impending Cytokine Storm Conn Hastings received a PhD from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland for his work in drug delivery, investigating the potential of injectable hydrogels to deliver cells, drugs and nanoparticles in the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. After achieving his PhD and completing a year of postdoctoral research, Conn pursued a career in academic publishing, before becoming a full-time science writer and editor, combining his experience within the biomedical sciences with his passion for written communication.
Cryoablation for Treatment of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Interview with Ric Cote, CEO of Channel Medsystems Conn Hastings received a PhD from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland for his work in drug delivery, investigating the potential of injectable hydrogels to deliver cells, drugs and nanoparticles in the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. After achieving his PhD and completing a year of postdoctoral research, Conn pursued a career in academic publishing, before becoming a full-time science writer and editor, combining his experience within the biomedical sciences with his passion for written communication.
Advanced Multi-Organ Chip for Personalized Medicine Conn Hastings received a PhD from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland for his work in drug delivery, investigating the potential of injectable hydrogels to deliver cells, drugs and nanoparticles in the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. After achieving his PhD and completing a year of postdoctoral research, Conn pursued a career in academic publishing, before becoming a full-time science writer and editor, combining his experience within the biomedical sciences with his passion for written communication.
Leg Sleeve for Neurological Mobility Issues: Interview with Jeremiah Robison, Cionic CEO Conn Hastings received a PhD from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland for his work in drug delivery, investigating the potential of injectable hydrogels to deliver cells, drugs and nanoparticles in the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. After achieving his PhD and completing a year of postdoctoral research, Conn pursued a career in academic publishing, before becoming a full-time science writer and editor, combining his experience within the biomedical sciences with his passion for written communication.
Molecular Robots Swarm to Deliver Cargo Conn Hastings received a PhD from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland for his work in drug delivery, investigating the potential of injectable hydrogels to deliver cells, drugs and nanoparticles in the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. After achieving his PhD and completing a year of postdoctoral research, Conn pursued a career in academic publishing, before becoming a full-time science writer and editor, combining his experience within the biomedical sciences with his passion for written communication.
Wireless Implant for Anti-Cancer Photodynamic Therapy Conn Hastings received a PhD from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland for his work in drug delivery, investigating the potential of injectable hydrogels to deliver cells, drugs and nanoparticles in the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. After achieving his PhD and completing a year of postdoctoral research, Conn pursued a career in academic publishing, before becoming a full-time science writer and editor, combining his experience within the biomedical sciences with his passion for written communication.
Smartphone App to Diagnose Neurological Disorders Conn Hastings received a PhD from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland for his work in drug delivery, investigating the potential of injectable hydrogels to deliver cells, drugs and nanoparticles in the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. After achieving his PhD and completing a year of postdoctoral research, Conn pursued a career in academic publishing, before becoming a full-time science writer and editor, combining his experience within the biomedical sciences with his passion for written communication.
Helping Digital Health Companies Win Regulatory Approvals: Interview with Ruby Gadelrab, CEO of MDisrupt Conn Hastings received a PhD from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland for his work in drug delivery, investigating the potential of injectable hydrogels to deliver cells, drugs and nanoparticles in the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. After achieving his PhD and completing a year of postdoctoral research, Conn pursued a career in academic publishing, before becoming a full-time science writer and editor, combining his experience within the biomedical sciences with his passion for written communication.
Soft Robotic Sleeve for Lymphedema Treatment Conn Hastings received a PhD from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland for his work in drug delivery, investigating the potential of injectable hydrogels to deliver cells, drugs and nanoparticles in the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. After achieving his PhD and completing a year of postdoctoral research, Conn pursued a career in academic publishing, before becoming a full-time science writer and editor, combining his experience within the biomedical sciences with his passion for written communication.
Heart Chamber on a Chip Conn Hastings received a PhD from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland for his work in drug delivery, investigating the potential of injectable hydrogels to deliver cells, drugs and nanoparticles in the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. After achieving his PhD and completing a year of postdoctoral research, Conn pursued a career in academic publishing, before becoming a full-time science writer and editor, combining his experience within the biomedical sciences with his passion for written communication.
Coway Airmega 250 review With multiple layers of filtration, the Coway Airmega 250 can eliminate particles as small as 0.012 microns. It's best for large spaces or multiple rooms
Meet the swirlon, a new kind of matter that bends the laws of physics A new form of active matter known as swirlonic matter clumps together in quasi-particles that bend the laws of physics.
This Dark Matter Radio Could Tune Into New Physics Researchers are hoping to "hear" dark matter particles using a super-cooled experiment in California.
Tyler Reddick outduels Chase Elliott at Road America for first NASCAR Cup victory
PLYMOUTH, Wis. (NASCAR) – It was a dogfight between two drivers, pure and simple. It was Tyler Reddick who outdueled pole winner Chase Elliott in the intense mano-a-mano battle in Sunday’s Kwik Trip 250 at Road America. The victory was Reddick’s firs
Where will Robert Dillingham land?
The Kentucky Wildcats could be on the verge of adding a significant piece to their 2023 recruiting class. Tonight at 7 pm ET, No. 1 point guard target Robert Dillingham will make his decision. His finalists include Kentucky, Auburn, Louisville, and U
The Pandemic was Proof that We can Limit Global Warming, Here’s How
Despite academics stressing that reducing planetary heat to 1.5°C is rapidly escaping from human control, researchers understand this would require a massive attempt to accomplish. However, the magnitude of decarbonisation necessary has now been acco
Codemasters breaks down how it made the cars in F1 22 sound like the real thing
Codemasters breaks down how it made the cars in F1 22 sound like the real thing EA's Codemasters is making F1 2022 audio more realistic with an improved driver modes plus updates that make broadcast and car sounds more authentic, it revealed in
The Railway Children Return review – family classic sequel stays on track
Plot riffs on the original story include a black US serviceman on the lam in this earnest but likable homage to the beloved 1970 kids’ adventure
The Never-Ending Psychedelic Trip of Michael Pollan
With his new Netflix doc ‘How to Change Your Mind,’the journalist and psychedelic advocate brings mind-altering — and life-changing — substances to the people The post The Never-Ending Psychedelic Trip of Michael Pollan first appeared on
South African fossils may rewrite history of human evolution Fossils found at the Sterkfontein Caves in South Africa may be much older than previously thought.
Record-breaking Tonga volcano generated the fastest atmospheric waves ever seen The Hunga volcano erupted in January.
We Are Living Through the Worst Eighties Reboot: Cold War Dread Is Back Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is bringing back dark memories of the nuclear age — for the MTV generation, it’s a nightmare that never went away
Ruling could dampen government efforts to rein in Big Tech The Supreme Court’s latest climate change ruling could dampen efforts by federal agencies to rein in the tech industry, which went largely unregulated for decades as the government tried to catch up to changes wrought by the internet
India bans some single-use plastic as part of broader plan India banned some single-use or disposable plastic products Friday as a part of a federal plan to phase out the ubiquitous material in the nation of nearly 1.4 billion people
Why do people believe in conspiracy theories? Even when there is substantial evidence to the contrary, the allure of conspiracy theories may be too powerful for some to resist.
The Passenger (La Pasajera) The Passenger (La Pasajera) is a "creature hits the road" horror film that begins with two tourists being brutally murdered by a monstrously evil-looking possessed woman. Directors Raúl Cerezo and Fernando González Gómez offer an uncanny premise and deliver a well-crafted and intentionally disturbing genre story. Screenwriter Luis Sánchez-Polack quickly establishes the characters and their individual
Minions: The Rise of Gru Honestly, I don't know that I'd be watching the Despicable Me and Minions franchises if I didn't have a kid. Thankfully, there's just enough fun for us adults to get through each installment without going mad. How's that for a backhanded compliment for the latest entry in the franchise, Minions: The Rise of Gru, directed by Kyle Balda, Brad Ableson,
I’ll Never Be Alive Again After a deadly virus ravaged the world, scientists were able to bring the dead back to life to get a second chance at life in Anisha Savan's sci-fi/horror short, I'll Never Be Alive Again. Anand (Shiv Masand) is a young woman who was brought back to life, now finding herself in a "cured zombie" state. She
Top Tips to Play Roulette Effectively Roulette is a gambling game with a revolving wheel and a ball that rotates in numbered compartments. The players bet on the numbers where the ball will reside. Many people are of the assumption that Roulettes are easy to battle with and do not require any specific knowledge. But here's the catch. People with wrong
Avian flu is killing thousands of UK birds Wildlife groups are warning that an outbreak of avian flu could have a potentially devastating impact on Britain’s wild birds, especially globally important seabird populations.
Ancient ‘bear dog’ found in France named after child-murdering cyclops A jawbone fossil confirmed how widespread these carnivores were millions of years ago.
2nd Tourist In 3 Days Gored By Bison At Yellowstone National Park In an earlier terrifying attack, a man intervened after a massive animal knocked down his child.
I Spoke To Over 40 Women About Their Medical Experiences. They Offered A Disturbing Warning. "There is a fraught history of centuries of women’s bodies mocked, minimized, disparaged, or even ignored."
Never-before-seen microbes locked in glacier ice could spark a wave of new pandemics if released Climate change just got even more terrifying.
SCOTUS Leaves Dwindling Paths For Biden's Climate Mission More than 500 days into his presidency, Joe Biden’s hope for saving the Earth from the devastating effects of climate change may not be dead.
Crewless robotic Mayflower ship reaches Plymouth Rock A crewless robotic boat retracing the 1620 sea voyage of the Mayflower has landed near Plymouth Rock
Big cats in urban jungle: LA mountain lions, Mumbai leopards Los Angeles and Mumbai, India, are the world’s only megacities of 10 million-plus people where large felines breed, hunt and maintain territory within urban boundaries
Former MLB Player Jeremy Giambi Hit In Head With Baseball 6 Months Before Suicide Witnesses told investigators that after the injury, Giambi became “very emotional, very negative and would let the smallest things ruin his day.”
Octopuses may be so terrifyingly smart because they share humans’ genes for intelligence Genetic sequences called transposons help regulate learning.
Minions: The Rise of Gru ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ is short on plot and long on Looney Tunes silliness
'Tiger King' Star Charged With Animal Trafficking, Money Laundering Animal trainer Bhagavan "Doc" Antle was the focus of a Netflix documentary spin-off to "Tiger King" in 2021.
New York City To Offer Paxlovid For Free At Mobile COVID-19 Testing Centers The nation’s first mobile “Test to Treat” program, launched Thursday, will expand to 30 locations by the end of July.
Supreme Court Sharply Limits Regulation Of Carbon Emissions The court just made it much harder for the federal government to respond to climate change.
Virgin Orbit rocket launches 7 US defense satellites A Virgin Orbit rocket carrying seven U.S. Defense Department satellites has been launched from a special Boeing 747 flying off the Southern California coast
Supreme Court cripples the US government’s power to fight climate change The 6-3 ruling severely limits the government's power to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
Jon Stewart Bashes Supreme Court As The 'Fox News Of Justice' The court's reversal of Roe v. Wade was ideological, not constitutional, the former "Daily Show" host argues.
Stunning solar eclipse caught by NASA in incredible closeup The moon's mountains were 'backlit by solar fire' at the peak.
The 60 greatest summer songs of all time You know, it really IS getting hot in herre.
Kill The Filibuster To Save The Planet, Says Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez A "filibuster carveout" like the kind being considered for abortion is not enough, the New York Democrat said.