Omar Rastelli
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I'm Argentine, from the northern province of Buenos Aires. I love books, computers, travel, and the friendship of the peoples of the world. I reside in "The Land of Enchantment" New Mexico, USA...
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Using ChatGPT weakens memory and intellectual autonomy
A groundbreaking study from the MIT Media Lab has documented measurable changes in brain activity when people use ChatGPT for writing tasks, with 83% of AI users unable to recall the content of essays they had just written. The research, which monitored the brain electrical activity of 54 students over four months, reveals that ChatGPT users showed up to 55% less neural connectivity compared to those who wrote without assistance, raising urgent questions about the impact of AI on human cognition.
By Omar Rastelli7 months ago in Journal
Technology Glossary: What does the Darknet mean
Technology is evolving at a rapid pace, transforming every aspect of our daily lives, from how we interact with others to the way we work and entertain ourselves. With the constant emergence of new terms, concepts, and devices, staying up-to-date has become essential for people in all walks of life, whether professionals, students, or simply technology enthusiasts.
By Omar Rastelli7 months ago in Journal
Air pollution: Why it's the new risk factor for lung cancer in nonsmokers
Lung cancer is the leading cause of incidence and mortality from cancer worldwide, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO).
By Omar Rastelli7 months ago in Journal
IBM Quantum Starling, the quantum computer 20,000 times more powerful than current computers
IBM announced the development of “Quantum Starling,” a quantum computer that plans to multiply the current capacity of quantum computing by 20,000 times. The company's goal is to deliver the first large-scale, fault-tolerant machine by 2029, capable of solving problems impossible for today's technology.
By Omar Rastelli7 months ago in Journal
Scientists evaluate a tool that identifies tumors with more than 97% accuracy
An international team led by experts from Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin developed an artificial intelligence model to classify more than 170 tumor types with an accuracy rate exceeding 97%.
By Omar Rastelli7 months ago in Journal
Cybersecurity for everyone: protecting your personal data in the age of data breaches
Data breaches have become a topic of growing concern for both users and organizations. These incidents pose an immediate threat to privacy and can have long-term repercussions that affect the personal and professional lives of those involved.
By Omar Rastelli7 months ago in Journal
A drop of blood to detect the progression of Alzheimer's: how the new test approved in the US works
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and may account for between 60% and 70% of cases.” A decisive step toward understanding the progression of this disease has just been taken in the United States.
By Omar Rastelli7 months ago in Journal
What diet can reduce the risk of developing dementia, according to a study
The MIND diet is a nutritional approach that seeks to preserve brain health. Its name comes from the acronym "Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay." This model combines elements of the Mediterranean diet with guidelines from the DASH plan, designed to control hypertension.
By Omar Rastelli7 months ago in Journal
A futurist predicts that humanity will be able to stop aging by 2029
Renowned futurist and former Google engineer Ray Kurzweil has made a prediction that challenges our traditional understanding of aging: by 2029, humanity will reach “longevity escape velocity,” a point at which our lifespan will increase by more than a year for every year that passes, allowing us to gain more lifespan rather than lose it.
By Omar Rastelli7 months ago in Journal
What are the 10 diseases caused by tobacco
Smoking continues to be among the main health risk factors on all continents and represents one of the greatest global challenges. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year, both through direct use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
By Omar Rastelli7 months ago in Journal
