AI designed to distinguish between types of pastries identifies cancer cells with 99% accuracy 

Artificial intelligence designed to recognize different type of pastries could be a vital tool in the medical world. BakeryScan, developed by Japan-based Brain Co., scans baked good on a tray with a camera and uploads the official name of each to a system for easy checkout at a bakery – but scientists found it can … Read more

Study identifies 50 new genes that play a role in eye coloration compared to the two previously said

More than meets the eye! Study identifies 50 new genes that play a role in iris coloration compared to the one or two previously said to determine different shades A study has identified 50 new genes involved in determine human eye color Researcher conducted the analysis with some 195,000 Europeans and Asians It was previously … Read more

Tilda Swinton, 60, says she identifies as ‘queer’ as she speaks out ‘finding her circus’

Award-winning actress Tilda Swinton has announced she’s ‘queer’ in a new interview. The screen star, 60 – who is currently in a relationship with painter Sandro Kopp and shares twins Honor and Xavier, 23, with artist John Byrne, 81 – touched on ‘finding her circus’ and said her experience with the identity is to do with ‘sensibility’. … Read more

Wales identifies 200 statues, roads and buildings with ‘links to the slave trade’

More than 200 statues, streets and buildings in Wales named after historic Britons have been identified as having connections to the slave trade, according to a Welsh government-ordered audit. The review was ordered by First Minister Mark Drakeford following the death of George Floyd in the US and the toppling of the statue of Edward … Read more

The Masked Singer: Bob Saget removes Squiggly Monster mask after nearly everyone identifies comic

Bob Saget was revealed to be the Squiggly Monster on Wednesday’s episode of The Masked Singer. Nearly all of the show’s panelists knew it was the former Full House comedian, 64, whom they identified by his voice, height and sense of humor. They cheered as Bob pulled off his mask and he congratulated them all … Read more

New Google feature for deaf users identifies fire alarms, dog barking and other ‘critical’ sounds

Google introduces new feature for deaf users that notifies them about fire alarms and dogs barking by vibrating their smartphone or flashing the camera light Sound Notifications alert users to 10 different ‘critical’ sounds  Using machine learning, it recognizes door knocks, sirens and microwave bells Users can get a vibration, push notification  or flash from … Read more

Transgender thug, 36, who identifies as a woman is jailed in all-male prison

A transgender thug who identifies as a woman has been jailed in an all-male prison for 20 weeks following a racist rampage inside a Sainsbury’s.  Rachelle Mikhnevich, 36, kicked and attempted to bite two police officers after shouting racial slurs at store employees when she struggled to scan items at a self-service checkout in Manchester. … Read more

Roomba gets ‘genius’ upgrade with an AI that identifies furniture and spill-prone areas

The Roomba just got a brain transplant, courtesy of artificial intelligence, which gives owner’s increased control over how, when and where their vacuums clean.  Using iRobot’s new Genius Home Intelligence platform, Roomba maps the entire home, identify individual pieces of furniture and suggest cleaning routines and schedules..  The rolling vacuum uses machine vision and built-in … Read more

Department of Agriculture identifies mysterious seeds sent to Americans in all 50 states from China

REVEALED: Mysterious seeds sent from China to Americans in all 50 states include cabbage, mint, sage and roses, Department of Agriculture tests find Mint, cabbage, sage and roses have all been identified in mystery seed packets  The packages were sent unsolicited to people all across the U.S. from China The USDA advises recipients not to … Read more

Test and trace would not prevent second coronavirus wave, as ‘system identifies a third it needs’

Test and trace would not prevent a second coronavirus wave, senior official admits as system identifies just a third of people it must find Senior civil servant warns system as it stood would not stop second virus wave  Alex Cooper said at the moment it could only find 37 per cent of those needed Remarks … Read more