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Communication & Cognition

A simple cognitive tendency has surprisingly profound implications for the spread of biased information

We better retain information from liked individuals, driven by our positive feelings towards them.

Strategic Influence

NATO Is Spending Billions To Become an Even Bigger Military Powerhouse

18 NATO members should reach the 2% defence spending target, with a combined investment of $380 billion in 2024.

Technology & Innovation

OpenAI teases an amazing new generative video model called Sora

Sora can take a short text description and turn it into a detailed, high-definition film clip up to a minute long.

Technology & Innovation

Russia ups cash reward for capturing Estonian ground robot in Ukraine

Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) is a light-tracked robot used to support Infantry operations.

Communication & Cognition

Mappa Mundi: The greatest medieval map in the world

Brother Mauro, a 15th-century monk from Venice created an incredibly accurate world map.

Strategic Influence

A Study Suggests Black Holes Can Create Space Lasers—Just Like Einstein Thought

Gravitational lasers: Theory where space ripples, influenced by theoretical dark matter particles (axions), might make black holes emit laser-like beams.

Technology & Innovation

New thermal scope lets snipers see bullets in flight without tracers

The ThermoSight HISS-HD enables long-range engagement while preserving stealth.

Strategic Influence

As China ramps up its presence in Antarctica, analysts say Australia is 'asleep at the wheel'

The new Qinling base could enhance China's surveillance capabilities and control over transport routes, potentially exploiting resources.

19 February 2024

Strategic Influence

TED TALK: What the world can learn from Ukraine's fight for democracy

In Ukraine, "vote" and "voice" are synonymous, symbolizing citizens' power in democracy. Despite oppression, Ukrainians persist, unite, and envision a democratic future.

16 February 2024

Communication & Cognition

TED TALK: How to make learning as addictive as social media

Luis von Ahn calls for equal access to education through innovative platforms like Duolingo.