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DuckDuckGo just gave its users an ad-free YouTube experience with a new built-in blocker that works right out of the box. The privacy-focused browser now joins the ranks of tools helping people watch videos without interruption.
Scientists created a flexible material thinner than a hair that blocks nearly all electromagnetic waves and 72% of neutron radiation. The lightweight shield could protect astronauts and space technology without adding heavy equipment.
Children with broken femurs are getting dramatically better pain relief in emergency rooms, thanks to an ultrasound-guided procedure that slashes opioid use by nearly three-quarters. A groundbreaking study shows the targeted nerve blocks work better than traditional treatment without any added risks.
A South Dakota plant is using glowing carbon blocks to capture wasted wind energy and turn it into power on demand. The system solves one of renewable energy's biggest problems: what to do when the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing.
Twenty-two massive granite blocks from the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria have been lifted from the Mediterranean seafloor, giving scientists their first chance to understand how one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was built. Researchers are now digitally reconstructing the monument block by block, creating a 3D model that could one day project a hologram of the lighthouse over Alexandria's harbor.
Over 1,300 voices united to stop tariffs that could have added hundreds of dollars to e-bike prices. The coordinated effort not only blocked the new fees but removed some existing ones too.
Anthropic's cheeky Super Bowl ads mocking AI chatbots with annoying ads helped push its Claude app from No. 41 to No. 7 on the U.S. App Store. The timing couldn't have been better—ChatGPT just started showing ads to free users.
Once Chicago's most dangerous block, O Block has been transformed not by government programs, but by a pastor's mission to restore hope. Former gang members now mentor youth, and families are rebuilding lives on ground that once housed violence.
MIT researchers developed robots that construct buildings from snap-together blocks, slashing construction carbon emissions by up to 82% compared to traditional methods. The system uses cute inchworm-like robots that walk across structures, dropping blocks into place and stepping on them to lock them together.
While ChatGPT plans to introduce ads, Anthropic just upgraded Claude's free tier with powerful features including file creation, third-party connections, and custom skills. The company is doubling down on its ad-free promise with a clear message: quality AI without the interruptions.
MIT researchers created a system that maps car pollution down to individual streets and hours using existing traffic cameras and phone data. New York City's congestion pricing just proved it works, showing emissions dropped up to 22 percent.
A Toronto city block now features buildings designed entirely by and for Indigenous communities, with traditional healing spaces, symbolic architecture, and cultural elements woven into every detail. It's a blueprint for how cities can honor the people who first called them home.
Scientists just proved that protein building blocks form spontaneously in the frozen dust clouds between stars, dramatically increasing the odds of finding life beyond Earth. The discovery rewrites what we thought possible about how life begins.
Scientists discovered all five building blocks of DNA on asteroid Ryugu, suggesting the ingredients for life might be common throughout our solar system. The findings support the possibility that life's essential components could have arrived on Earth from space.
The Dutch government is taking bold action to protect young people from gambling addiction by banning all online betting ads and signup bonuses. The move comes after a sharp rise in problem gambling since legalization in 2021.
A Massachusetts federal court just cleared the path for wind and solar companies to move forward with clean energy projects after blocking multiple government restrictions. The ruling applies to major renewable energy trade groups representing developers across the country.
Australian mining billionaire Andrew Forrest is challenging Meta in a groundbreaking lawsuit that could change how tech companies handle fraud on their platforms. His legal team argues that Meta's AI tools actively helped create and spread thousands of fake ads using his face to trick people into cryptocurrency scams.
Snapchat has blocked over 415,000 accounts belonging to kids under 16 in Australia, as the country's world-first social media age ban takes effect. The move is part of a broader effort that's already removed 4.7 million underage accounts across all platforms.
Australia just announced sweeping reforms to shield children from gambling advertising, including a total ban in sports stadiums and on team jerseys. The changes will also limit TV ads during family viewing hours and require online platforms to let users opt out completely.
A Johannesburg startup turned ignored digital ads into interactive experiences that people actually want to click. Naritive's platform now helps over 100 brands worldwide capture attention that static banners couldn't.
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