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A guide to COP21 in Colombia

The world biodiversity summit expects collaborating countries to present national plans to address species loss

21/10/2024

Can dogs suffer from depression too, or is it just a human issue?

The emotional state of these animals is determined by their environment, training, genetics, experiences and personality, but some of the factors that affect them the most are loneliness and illness

20/10/2024

‘I am here to support you’: Violetta, Sophia and Sara, the chatbots that assist victims of gender violence

Projects in different countries explore how artificial intelligence can guide women who experience gender-based violence, in addition to collecting information about this problem

20/10/2024

Don Norman: ‘Apple has fallen prey to the most disastrous part of design, which thinks it’s about making something beautiful and elegant’

The renowned researcher, known for his revolutionary combination of university studies in psychology and engineering, pioneered a school of design that forever marked the 20th century

20/10/2024

Pavlov saw it first: How emotions hijack our behavior

Humans react emotionally to names, images, places or things that we are not familiar with, often without knowing or fully understanding why

19/10/2024

Paola Ricaurte, researcher: ‘Large technology companies are allies of authoritarian governments’

An expert in artificial intelligence and feminism, the Mexican-Ecuadorian professor speaks with EL PAÍS about how big tech is building a model of the world that will deepen inequality

19/10/2024

Kerry Washington: ‘The United States is ready to turn the page on the culture of hate, fear, racism and bullying’

‘It’s time to have a president who is prepared and wants the best for everyone, not just her fellow billionaires,’ says the actress, who was a White House advisor in the series ‘Scandal’ and is now returning with ‘6888,’ while campaigning for Kamala…

19/10/2024

Non-alcoholic beer: Tom Holland’s new business venture after almost three years of sobriety

The actor founded Bero to cater to the tastes of those, like himself, who do not consume alcoholic beverages. The product has the seal of approval from his partner, actress Zendaya, who is rumored to be feature in one of its promotional photos

18/10/2024

International experts slam alleged Columbus DNA findings: ‘Commenting on this is like commenting on aliens’

World leaders in this field condemn the way in which the data on the supposed origins of the explorer has been released and question its validity

17/10/2024

Garth Graham, director of YouTube Health: ‘Misinformation around vaccines is still very high’

The Yale-educated physician joined the company in 2020 to help people find credible health information online and answer common questions that users ask on the platform

16/10/2024

Prehistoric craftsmen made fakes: Amber imitations that managed to confuse science

A new study detects the use of advanced techniques in the Iberian Peninsula during the Bronze Age to replicate a material that was scarce and highly valued by early social elites

16/10/2024

AI’s black box problem: Why is it still indecipherable to researchers

Some artificial intelligence algorithms, particularly neural networks, have internal processes that remain largely unknown. This lack of transparency is one of the sources of biases and hallucinations

15/10/2024