Tech

The future of movies: When artificial intelligence becomes the director, the studio and the audience

Resurrected actors, custom films: The future of movies is here.

The future of movies is no longer a distant thought experiment reserved for science fiction. It is unfolding in real time, driven by rapid advances in artificial intelligence, exponential increases in computing power and an entertainment industry that has already normalised digital substitution through CGI, virtual production and synthetic performance. …

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Hormone therapy and weight loss after menopause: New evidence points to a more personalised future

Hormone therapy, menopause and the future of personalised weight loss care.

Hormone therapy in the spotlight again Hormone therapy has long been central to the management of menopausal symptoms, yet its wider metabolic role has remained contested for decades. New research from the Mayo Clinic now places hormone therapy firmly back in the scientific spotlight, suggesting it may significantly enhance the …

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Snow days transformed: A parent’s guide to making the most of winter’s harshest weather

When snow days shut schools: How parents can create meaningful learning at home.

Snow days offer a unique opportunity for parents to integrate educational enrichment into domestic routines while schools remain closed due to inclement weather. This transition from traditional classroom instruction to home-based learning requires a strategic approach to maintain academic momentum without inducing burnout. By leveraging the natural environment and domestic …

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The hidden cost of screen time on children’s cognitive development

Rebuilding children’s cognitive development in a screen-dominated world.

Excessive screen exposure is fundamentally altering the trajectory of childhood cognitive development by undermining the biological conditions required for deep learning and sustained attention. This shift is evidenced by the reversal of the Flynn effect and declining performance in memory and executive function across global datasets. While educational technology promises …

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