Mandy Barkers T-shirt Delesseria tunic ictusMandy BarkerNearly two centuries ago, botanist and pioneering photographer Anna Atkinss influential book, Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype impressions, wowed readers with its scientific power and artistry. In it, Atkins presented images of seaweed collected from British shorelines made using the cyanotype method, a printing process carried out by laying objects on chemically coated paper and exposing it to ultraviolet light, creating a cyan-blue backdrop.In artist Mandy Barkers new book, Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype imperfections, she uses the same technique to draw attention to the ongoing pollution crisis facing our oceans. Like Atkins, Barker also scoured the British coastline. Rather than finding natural beauty, however, she saw discarded clothing washing up onto the beaches. Her first find, she says, looked like seaweed. It was kind of an attractive, beautiful piece of cloth. But as pieces of jackets, dresses, shoes, underwear and school uniforms started appearing, the scale of the problem quickly became apparent to her.AdvertisementMandy BarkerInspired by the clothes similar shape to seaweed, Barker decided to create new cyanotype prints (pictured top) from this found fabric (pictured above, not in the book) to replicate Atkinss work, with small but significant changes. She draws attention to the climate costs associated with fast fashion by inventing Latin names for the garments, such as Delesseria tunica ictus a nod to both the shirt she found and a genus of red algae that Atkins photographed.Topics:

Agents are the talk of the AI industrytheyre capable of planning, reasoning, and executing complex tasks like scheduling meetings, ordering groceries, or even taking over your computer to change settings on your behalf. But the same sophisticated abilities that make agents helpful assistants could also make them powerful tools for conducting cyberattacks. They could readily be used to identify vulnerable targets, hijack their systems, and steal valuable data from unsuspecting victims. At present, cybercriminals are not deploying AI agents to hack at scale. But researchers have demonstrated that agents are capable of executing complex attacks (Anthropic, for example, observed its Claude LLM successfully replicating an attack designed to steal sensitive information), and cybersecurity experts warn that we should expect to start seeing these types of attacks spilling over into the real world. I think ultimately were going to live in a world where the majority of cyberattacks are carried out by agents, says Mark Stockley, a security expert at the cybersecurity company Malwarebytes. Its really only a question of how quickly we get there. While we have a good sense of the kinds of threats AI agents could present to cybersecurity, whats less clear is how to detect them in the real world. The AI research organization Palisade Research has built a system called LLM Agent Honeypot in the hopes of doing exactly this. It has set up vulnerable servers that masquerade as sites for valuable government and military information to attract and try to catch AI agents attempting to hack in. The team behind it hopes that by tracking these attempts in the real world, the project will act as an early warning system and help experts develop effective defenses against AI threat actors by the time they become a serious issue.Our intention was to try and ground the theoretical concerns people have, says Dmitrii Volkov, research lead at Palisade. Were looking out for a sharp uptick, and when that happens, well know that the security landscape has changed. In the next few years, I expect to see autonomous hacking agents being told: This is your target. Go and hack it. AI agents represent an attractive prospect to cybercriminals. Theyre much cheaper than hiring the services of professional hackers and could orchestrate attacks more quickly and at a far larger scale than humans could. While cybersecurity experts believe that ransomware attacksthe most lucrative kindare relatively rare because they require considerable human expertise, those attacks could be outsourced to agents in the future, says Stockley. If you can delegate the work of target selection to an agent, then suddenly you can scale ransomware in a way that just isnt possible at the moment, he says. If I can reproduce it once, then its just a matter of money for me to reproduce it 100 times. Agents are also significantly smarter than the kinds of bots that are typically used to hack into systems. Bots are simple automated programs that run through scripts, so they struggle to adapt to unexpected scenarios. Agents, on the other hand, are able not only to adapt the way they engage with a hacking target but also to avoid detectionboth of which are beyond the capabilities of limited, scripted programs, says Volkov. They can look at a target and guess the best ways to penetrate it, he says. That kind of thing is out of reach of, like, dumb scripted bots. Since LLM Agent Honeypot went live in October of last year, it has logged more than 11 million attempts to access itthe vast majority of which were from curious humans and bots. But among these, the researchers have detected eight potential AI agents, two of which they have confirmed are agents that appear to originate from Hong Kong and Singapore, respectively. We would guess that these confirmed agents were experiments directly launched by humans with the agenda of something like Go out into the internet and try and hack something interesting for me, says Volkov. The team plans to expand its honeypot into social media platforms, websites, and databases to attract and capture a broader range of attackers, including spam bots and phishing agents, to analyze future threats. To determine which visitors to the vulnerable servers were LLM-powered agents, the researchers embedded prompt-injection techniques into the honeypot. These attacks are designed to change the behavior of AI agents by issuing them new instructions and asking questions that require humanlike intelligence. This approach wouldnt work on standard bots. For example, one of the injected prompts asked the visitor to return the command cat8193 to gain access. If the visitor correctly complied with the instruction, the researchers checked how long it took to do so, assuming that LLMs are able to respond in much less time than it takes a human to read the request and type out an answertypically in under 1.5 seconds. While the two confirmed AI agents passed both tests, the six others only entered the command but didnt meet the response time that would identify them as AI agents. Experts are still unsure when agent-orchestrated attacks will become more widespread. Stockley, whose company Malwarebytes named agentic AI as a notable new cybersecurity threat in its 2025 State of Malware report, thinks we could be living in a world of agentic attackers as soon as this year. And although regular agentic AI is still at a very early stageand criminal or malicious use of agentic AI even more soits even more of a Wild West than the LLM field was two years ago, says Vincenzo Ciancaglini, a senior threat researcher at the security company Trend Micro. Palisade Researchs approach is brilliant: basically hacking the AI agents that try to hack you first, he says. While in this case were witnessing AI agents trying to do reconnaissance, were not sure when agents will be able to carry out a full attack chain autonomously. Thats what were trying to keep an eye on. And while its possible that malicious agents will be used for intelligence gathering before graduating to simple attacks and eventually complex attacks as the agentic systems themselves become more complex and reliable, its equally possible there will be an unexpected overnight explosion in criminal usage, he says: Thats the weird thing about AI development right now. Those trying to defend against agentic cyberattacks should keep in mind that AI is currently more of an accelerant to existing attack techniques than something that fundamentally changes the nature of attacks, says Chris Betz, chief information security officer at Amazon Web Services. Certain attacks may be simpler to conduct and therefore more numerous; however, the foundation of how to detect and respond to these events remains the same, he says. Agents could also be deployed to detect vulnerabilities and protect against intruders, says Edoardo Debenedetti, a PhD student at ETH Zrich in Switzerland, pointing out that if a friendly agent cannot find any vulnerabilities in a system, its unlikely that a similarly capable agent used by a malicious party is going to be able to find any either. While we know that AIs potential to autonomously conduct cyberattacks is a growing risk and that AI agents are already scanning the internet, one useful next step is to evaluate how good agents are at finding and exploiting these real-world vulnerabilities. Daniel Kang, an assistant professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and his team have built a benchmark to evaluate this; they have found that current AI agents successfully exploited up to 13% of vulnerabilities for which they had no prior knowledge. Providing the agents with a brief description of the vulnerability pushed the success rate up to 25%, demonstrating how AI systems are able to identify and exploit weaknesses even without training. Basic bots would presumably do much worse. The benchmark provides a standardized way to assess these risks, and Kang hopes it can guide the development of safer AI systems. Im hoping that people start to be more proactive about the potential risks of AI and cybersecurity before it has a ChatGPT moment, he says. Im afraid people wont realize this until it punches them in the face.

When Sema Karaman pivoted from the nonprofit to the private sector, she threw herself into networking. Courtesy of Sema Karaman 2025-04-04T10:49:02Z SaveSaved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? I wanted to make a difference in people's lives. I worked for the nonprofit sector for eight years.I wasn't paid much, had limited benefits, and had no financial safety net going into my 30s.I pivoted to the private sector and landed a job at Google that instantly tripled my salary.When I graduated from university, working at a Big Tech company wasn't part of my plan.I have a bachelor's degree in history and international relations and a master's in human rights. I wanted to address complex social problems and make a meaningful impact on people's lives.That's why I spent nearly eight years working in the nonprofit sector. I reported on civil rights violations, advocated for women's rights, and worked as a researcher, project manager, and policy advisor for global human rights organizations.Even though my work gave me a strong sense of purpose, I questioned the sustainability of my pathThe organizations I worked for had limited financial resources, usually lacked benefits, and required frequent relocation, often with minimal logistical support.As I neared my 30s, the pressures of everyday life like rent and bills started piling up. So, I decided to pivot and explore opportunities in the private sector.When I shared my plans to transition, the responses were far from encouraging. Some said, "No one will hire you you don't have the right experience," while others suggested I start with an internship.One mentor advised that my best option was to accept a junior role with a steep pay cut and fewer responsibilities, and then work my way up.The problem was that after nearly a decade in low-paying nonprofit roles and without a financial safety net to fall back on, I couldn't afford to take on unpaid or underpaid work.Despite the naysayers, I stayed the courseI threw myself into networking. I attended events, reached out to people on LinkedIn, and applied to roles that felt slightly out of reach.I also tailored my CV and cover letters to highlight transferable skills: stakeholder management, cross-cultural communication, strategic thinking, working under pressure, and navigating complex environments across time zones.I applied to many roles across Europe, ranging from startups to scale-ups to mission-driven companies. Most of the time, I heard nothing back, and when I did, it was usually a rejection.Then, I got an unexpected emailThree months into my job hunt, an email from a Google recruiter unexpectedly landed in my inbox.Five interviews and a written assessment later, I was offered the role of policy advisor to help engineering, product, and legal teams design policies for user safety across Google's products.At Google, I was earning three times as much as I had in my nonprofit role. For the first time, I wasn't stressed about rent or bills, and I could finally start planning for my future. Being able to think seriously about long-term goals like savings and retirement was a big relief.I often wondered how, despite rejections from far less competitive companies, I was able to convince Google I was the right fit. Fortunately, the hiring panel became my colleagues and my manager, so the answers were just a Gchat away. They gave me three clear reasons.3 reasons why Google hired meFirst, they hired me because my background was different from the typical candidate, not despite it. They thought my experience in the nonprofit sector and my understanding of ethics and human rights could bring nuance and complexity to discussions on Google's product policies.Second, having lived in multiple countries (four at the time: Germany, the UK, South Africa, and Lebanon) and visited over 40 for my work, I offered a global perspective. Google is a global company, so this skill was seen as highly relevant.Third, because I had worked in challenging environments, I knew how to rely on a broad range of input and support to solve problems. My adaptability and ability to work collaboratively with broader communities convinced them that I could manage stakeholders effectively.This process taught me that what makes us unconventional can also be our greatest assetIn my experience, Google operated like a diverse ecosystem, where every individual and their distinct perspective played a vital role in driving meaningful outcomes.I spent two years at Google as a senior individual contributor before taking on a new role at TikTok.My experience at Google made it easier to transition into a new tech role with a more senior title, bigger responsibilities, and a notable 20% pay bump.Recommended video

China had retaliated against earlier tariffs from Trump in recent months. Adriano Machado/REUTERS 2025-04-04T10:40:22Z SaveSaved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? China will impose a 34% tariff on all US imports from April 10.China had retaliated against earlier tariffs from Trump in recent months.Trump has imposed 54% tariffs on China since taking office in January.China announced its own levies on US imports on Friday following President Donald Trump's tariffs decision.Beijing will start charging a 34% tariff on all US imports from April 10, the official Xinhua news agency said on Friday.That matches the 34% tariffs against China that Trump announced on Wednesday. They come on top of 20% levies against the country since he took office in January, bringing the total to 54%.China said on Thursday that it opposed the new US tariffs."This gravely violates WTO rules, and undermines the rules-based multilateral trading system," said Guo Jiakun, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson. "China firmly rejects this and will do what is necessary to defend our legitimate rights and interests."Guo said the US needed to "correct its wrongdoings" and resolve trade disputes with all countries through consultation.China had retaliated against earlier tariffs from Trump in recent months.In February, Beijing retaliated against a 10% tariff Trump put on all Chinese goods. At the time, China's Ministry of Finance said the country would impose a 15% tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas and a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, and some vehicles.In March, China hit back swiftly again after Trump doubled tariffs against the country to 20%. This time, Beijing targeted American agriculture, announcing 10% tariffs on US soybeans, pork, and beef imports and 15% tariffs on chicken and cotton imports.Analysts had signaled more measures from China were likely after Trump's Wednesday announcement."Retaliation will likely follow a phased progression, leaving stronger actions in reserve for further escalation while also maintaining space for possible negotiations," Eurasia Group analysts in a Thursday note."However, each round of escalation and retaliation increases the likelihood of a breakdown in bilateral ties this year."Recommended video

President Donald Trumps tariffs are already wreaking economic chaos in the US and abroad. On Wednesday, he announced a minimum 10 percent tariff on almost all imports, with dozens of countries facing even higher rates. The stock market plunged in response when trading opened on Thursday, with the S&P 500 down more than 4 percent by the afternoon. Some countries, including China, have promised retaliatory measures. Other US trading partners, including Japan, are seeking to negotiate with the Trump administration.But if the tariffs stay in place, US consumers are expected to soon pay more for everything from cars to sneakers to groceries as a result.Industries from car manufacturing to pharmaceuticals have been scrambling to respond. A producer of the Chrysler Pacifica minivan and Dodges electric Charger Daytona has already temporarily closed one of its factories in Canada, just across the border from Detroit. Whirlpool also announced layoffs Thursday of more than 650 American workers in Iowa, citing economic conditions in the US.Amid the economic uncertainty created by the tariffs, what is clear is that a global trade war may be just beginning. Here are some of your key questions about the tariffs, answered.What does Trump actually hope to achieve by this? Trump celebrated April 2, the day that the tariffs were implemented, as Liberation Day. Thats because he sees the tariffs as a declaration of economic independence and a means of reviving American manufacturing, as he said during a Rose Garden event on Wednesday.Our country and its taxpayers have been ripped off for more than 50 years, but this is not going to happen anymore, he said. We are finally putting America first. His hope is that, in making it more expensive to import foreign goods, companies will seek to invest in bringing their production to the US, therefore bringing prices down for American consumers in the long run. He also claims that the tariffs will stop other countries from cheating America with trade imbalances.Economists dont think that the tariffs will achieve those goals. The Economist called the tariffs the most profound, harmful and unnecessary economic error in the modern era, based on an utterly deluded understanding of economics and history. For one, the formula used to determine the reciprocal tariffs involves dividing a countrys trade surplus with the US by its total exports. That number was then divided in half to arrive at the tariff rate. Thats not the more tailored approach that the administration had previously floated, which would have taken into account a complex array of factors. It also ignores the fact that many nations have a trade surplus with the US because they are relatively poor and cannot afford to buy American-made goods. Do Americans support this move?Trumps approval ratings have fallen to their lowest point since he assumed office amid the tariff furor. While Trumps immigration policies remain relatively popular, buoying his overall approval ratings, thats not the case when it comes to his economic policies. Polls conducted over the last month indicate that between 37 percent and 45 percent of Americans approve of Trumps performance on the economy. A majority of Americans said in a March 27 CBS News/YouGov poll that Trump is focusing too much on tariffs and not enough on reducing prices. A separate YouGov poll conducted shortly after Trumps tariff announcement found that a majority of Americans disapproved of the tariffs, 40 percent strongly so.What products will be most affected?Perhaps a more apt question is what products wont be affected, given that even many US manufacturers rely on imported goods and are expected to pass on increased costs to American consumers.Trump has announced a 25 percent tariff on all foreign-assembled cars and plans to introduce additional tariffs on certain car parts, including engines and transmissions. Prices of consumer electronics are also expected to increase significantly, given that countries hit hard by the tariffs China, Taiwan, and South Korea are major producers of TVs, cellphones, and more. Clothing and shoes will also likely become more expensive since China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh all major exporters now face steep tariffs. What does this mean for the US and global economy?The White House had warned that Trumps tariffs would inflict short-term pain and thats what America is getting, without any assurance that there will be a payoff in the long run. The US dollar has declined in value against other benchmark currencies. Economists project that the tariffs will lead to a $3,789 decline in disposable income for the average US household, as well as a 0.87 percent decline in American economic growth in 2025. J.P. Morgan raised its odds of a recession from 30 percent to 40 percent between the beginning of the year and March 31 amid concerns about the impact of tariffs.The global economy is also reeling, with stock indices dropping worldwide on Thursday. Few countries will suffer as much as Cambodia and Vietnam, where many American companies, from Nike to Apple, have moved manufacturing. Notably, Trump did not hit Mexico or Canada with additional tariffs beyond those announced earlier this year. Why were Russia and North Korea exempted?Russia and North Korea were also not on the list of countries facing additional tariffs, and exactly why is a bit of a mystery.The White House has reportedly argued that they are already facing extremely high tariffs, and our previously imposed sanctions preclude any meaningful trade with these countries.However, other countries facing significant US sanctions, including Venezuela, were hit with additional tariffs.Also, the US still trades significantly more with Russia than with other countries that were not spared, some of which are remote islands. After Russias 2021 invasion of Ukraine, the US imposed economic sanctions on Russia that caused trade between the two countries to fall from about $35 billion to $3.5 billion last year. Russia is currently in talks to lift those sanctions as part of an agreement to end the war in Ukraine. See More:

When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sought to be confirmed as Donald Trumps secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), he had to overcome a long record of fringe anti-science beliefs. He had indulged in conspiracies about chem trails, questioned whether HIV was the actual cause of AIDS, and, most notably, spread the repeatedly debunked theory that childhood vaccinations could lead to autism.In private meetings with senators and public confirmation hearings, he downplayed that record and claimed he wasnt anti-vaccine: I am pro-safety, Kennedy said in his opening statement at one hearing. I believe vaccines have a critical role in health care. He gave assurances to Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, an MD and one of the last Republican holdouts on his nomination, that he would not change federal vaccine guidance But less than two months into his term, Kennedy is blocking the release of pro-vaccine data amid a widening measles outbreak even as he puts into motion long-term projects that seem set to further erode Americans wobbly trust in childhood vaccination. Coupled with the massive staff cuts at HHS, a weakened federal health department is being remade in Kennedys anti-vax, anti-science image an overhaul that could have dangerous consequences for Americans health for years to come.On Tuesday, the Trump administration began to lay off 10,000 workers across HHS, which includes the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention, and the National Institutes of Health. Combined with workers who had already departed or were laid off earlier, the departments overall headcount is expected to shrink from 82,000 to 62,000 people. Many rank-and-file staff were simply let go; some senior leaders were offered reassignment in different roles, sometimes in a different part of the country, according to the New York Times. Subagencies focused on substance abuse and environmental health that were previously allowed some independence are being brought under HHSs direct supervision. Top deputies who might have clashed with Kennedy such as the FDAs senior vaccine official, Peter Marks, one of the architects of the highly successful Operation Warp Speed in Trumps first term are being forced out.HHS touches the lives of Americans from birth to death: It oversees Medicaid and Medicare, which cover one in three Americans, it sets the standards for medical care across the health system, including vaccine schedules; and it is the biggest funder of the kind of vital medical research in the country that leads to new medical treatments. Trump promised during the 2024 campaign to let Kennedy go wild; now he and his subordinates have the means to execute his vision.Some of the effects are being seen immediately as a massive measles outbreak spreads. Other reverberations in public health and medical research may not be fully felt for years. Former federal officials say the overhaul represents a fundamental reimagining of what HHS should be, a withdrawal from an active government role in the safeguarding of Americas health. We could be living with the consequences of these changes for a long time.This is not a so-called restructuring. These are reckless, thoughtless cuts that will only make American communities less healthy and less safe, Dr. Richard Besser, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and a former acting CDC director, said in a statement. They represent an abdication of the departments essential responsibility to promote and protect health.More than an abdication, Kennedys new regime is steering the department in a radically new direction one that seems poised to send American health backward. Kennedys leadership is already making the biggest US measles outbreak since 2019 worse. The number of cases across five states is nearing 500, twice as many as the United States saw in all of 2024, and two people, including an unvaccinated child, have died.Some experts believe it may take up to a year for the diseases spread to be brought under control. Epidemiologist Michael Mina wrote this week in the New York Times that the US could see tens of thousands of cases. More people would die, and many of the ones who survived could be more vulnerable to other viruses in the future after the measles virus wipes out many of their preexisting antibodies.The response to the current measles outbreak is a good measurement of just how much Kennedy has changed things. During Trumps first term, the president himself urged people to get vaccinated to stop a measles outbreak. Now, Kennedy, as the nations top health official, is instead using his enormous platform to undermine the importance of the measles vaccine while the virus rapidly spreads. (Measles vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against the virus, and health officials even encourage unvaccinated people who have already been exposed to get a shot because it could reduce their symptoms.)Kennedy has extolled vitamin A and cod liver oil as treatment options, but doctors caution that, while vitamin A could benefit someone who is vitamin-deficient when they contract the measles, almost no one in the US has a vitamin A deficiency.. A Texas doctor hawking those remedies to patients skeptical of vaccines said he has been in direct contact with the HHS secretary during the outbreak.Kennedy isnt just using the bully pulpit to pitch pseudoscience. His department is now actively suppressing information about the value of the measles vaccine during the outbreak, according to ProPublica. A CDC forecast that would have shown the risk of catching measles is higher in less vaccinated areas was shelved, after the agency originally planned to release it as encouragement for people to get the measles shot. The CDC justified its scrapping of the report by claiming the data does not say anything that the public doesnt already know.Even as the emergency grows more serious, Kennedy is reducing his own infectious disease staff: One workgroup focused on vaccinating underserved communities was eliminated as part of the layoffs. HHS has also pulled back grants that support the state and local health workers who are frontline responders. According to Reuters, health officials in Lubbock County, Texas, near the epicenter of the crisis, had their funding halted for several grants that were being used to support work on the outbreak.At the same time, Kennedy is launching a systemic analysis of any supposed links between childhood vaccines and autism a link that has already been refuted by previous scientific analyses. He has placed a long-discredited anti-vaccine researcher in charge of it.Americans trust in vaccines had been slipping before the pandemic, and then widespread conspiracies about the Covid shots helped make those views even more mainstream. A federal probe that seems designed to sow distrust could drive vaccination rates lower. The national measles vaccination rate has already slipped just below the 95 percent target that experts say is necessary to maintain population-level immunity. The speed of that decline has been alarming: In the 20192020 school year, 20 states were above the 95 percent vaccination rate threshold, and just three had dropped below 90 percent. But by the 20232024 school year, only 11 states had more than 95 percent of schoolchildren vaccinated against the disease, and 14 states had fallen under 90 percent.In individual communities, rates have slipped even lower, which creates the right conditions for an outbreak to explode; measles, after all, is one of the most contagious diseases known to humanity. In the Texas school district most affected by the current measles outbreak, the vaccination rate is under 50 percent. What this means is that measles outbreaks could again become a recurring public health nuisance, 25 years after the US declared the virus was no longer spreading within the country. At the same time measles is spreading, a potential H5N1 bird flu pandemic is brewing: The virus has been found in nearly 170 million birds and 1,000 livestock herds; 70 humans have been infected. On that disease, too, Kennedy is signaling a more hands-off approach: He has suggested allowing the virus to spread unchecked through factory farms, and the department is threatening to end a recent contract to develop a universal pandemic flu vaccine. One of the groups laid off this week were scientists testing pet foods for any trace of the virus.The long-term implications of RFKs MAHA agendaOther long-running health campaigns will be jeopardized by the combination of HHS cuts and Kennedys fringe beliefs. In a 2021 book, Kennedy favorably presented the discredited theory that drug use, not HIV, was responsible for the development of AIDS. Now, despite Trumps previous pledge to eradicate HIV completely, Kennedys department is pulling back on one of the defining health crises of the modern era. Staff at the CDC Division of HIV Prevention office was cut in half as part of the mass layoffs. They had made great strides thanks to a muscular government approach: New HIV infections declined by 12 percent since 2010, aided by public health campaigns and direct subsidization of HIV treatment. Deaths have steadily fallen as better disease management allowed doctors to turn HIV into a chronic condition patients could live with, rather than a death sentence.Now the programs and medical research grants on the HIV crisis that made that progress possible are being cut. One analysis projected there would be 143,000 more HIV cases and 14,000 more deaths in the US by 2030 as a result, according to Anna Person, an HIV physician at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.Many people who have been living with HIV for decades are afraid we are returning to the 1980s era of HIV, when many buried countless friends and loved ones, Person said in a media briefing this week. They ask how it makes sense to cut prevention funds or endanger access to HIV medications? My answer: It doesnt. These actions are inefficient and will lead to increases in health care costs.The prospects for future drug development could also grow dimmer given the massive funding cuts at NIH. The federal government does not manufacture drugs itself, but the basic research supported by NIH is critical for identifying possible targets for pharmaceutical interventions that private companies then work to develop. The vast majority of prescription drugs approved in the US benefited from the kind of federal medical research funding that will be reduced by billions of dollars in the second Trump term. Other changes could further slow down drug approvals: Some of the FDA staff who were laid off had been dedicated to approving new medications.He could even reorient substance abuse treatment, just as the US is finally making progress in reducing the long-running scourge of fentanyl deaths. Kennedy, who is in recovery himself, has endorsed some unusual ideas for addiction care, such as sending people to so-called wellness farms where they would attempt to break their habit while participating in. Its a concept that has failed in the past, and experts remain skeptical of its value today versus other more mainstream harm reduction strategies.Public health is often slow and steady work, except when there is an emergency. We saw the consequences of an ill-equipped federal government during Covid, and the measles outbreak will test what happens when federal authorities are disinterested in an ongoing public health threat.But it is in these longer-term trends, a lack of new scientific advances or the warping of public attitudes toward vaccines, where the departments death by a thousand cuts may be felt most.See More:

Nintendo Switch 2 is 10 times more powerful than original console says NvidiaAdam StarkeyPublished April 4, 2025 10:53amUpdated April 4, 2025 10:53am Its not OLED, but its still impressive (DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images)Nvidia has confirmed details about the Switch 2s capabilities, including the use of DLSS and ray-tracing technology.Nintendo highlighted a surprising amount of technical specifications during its Switch 2 Direct, but it still left some hanging questions around the consoles capabilities.The company posted detailed specifications on its official website after the presentation, with the Switch 2 possessing a larger 7.9 inch LCD screen, HDR10 support, a variable refresh rate up to 120Hz, 256GB of storage, and a battery life comparable to the original console.One area Nintendo is being vague about though, is the power of the Switch 2s CPU/GPU, which it describes vaguely on its website as being a custom processor made by Nvidia. However, we now have a better idea thanks to a post from Nvidia itself.In a blog on Nvidias website, it states the Switch 2s custom-made processor features an Nvidia GPU with dedicated RT Cores and Tensor Cores for AI-driven enhancements.According to Nvidia, the Tensor Cores boost AI-powered graphics while keeping power consumption efficient. The RT Cores, meanwhile, bring real-time ray tracing and enhance in-game realism with dynamic lighting.The post confirms the Switch 2 utilises Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS), a technology which uses AI to upscale images from lower to higher resolutions. Nintendo also confirmed this in an interview with IGN, although it was somewhat vague about the minutiae behind it.Elsewhere, Nvidia boldly claimed the Switch 2 has 10x the graphics performance of the Nintendo Switch overall, boasting smoother gameplay and sharper visuals. While this sounds impressive, the Switch 2s actual performance is likely less of a leap and highly dependent on the game youre playing.Nintendo Switch 2 specsSize: 4.5 inches tall x 10.7 inches wide x 0.55 inches thick (with Joy-Cons attached)Weight: 1.18lbs (with Joy-Cons attached)Screen: 7.9 inch LCD screen, 19201080 pixels, HDR10 support, variable refresh rate (VRR) up to 120HzCPU/GPU: Custom made processor by Nvidia, with DLSS and ray-tracing supportStorage: 256GB, microSD Express card supportVideo output: Maximum 38402160 (4K) resolution at 60 fps when docked. Supports 120 fps when 19201080/25601440 resolutions. Maximum 19201080 resolution in handheld modeAudio output: Supports linear PCM output 5.1ch.Stereo speakers and audio jackTwo USB-C ports, on bottom and top of consoleBattery life: approximately 2-6.5 hours (dependent on the game you play)For example, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond supports 4K and 60fps with HDR in quality mode when docked, and 1080p/120fps with HDR in performance. Cyberpunk 2077, meanwhile, is targeting 30-40fps and 1080p docked on Switch 2, while reports suggest Hogwarts Legacy is similarly not quite up to par with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions.More TrendingAs a lower-priced hybrid system, the Switch 2 was never going to match the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in terms of power, but the system is more impressive on a technical level than many anticipated. In some areas, like its handheld screen resolution and variable refresh rate support, it surpasses Valves Steam Deck.More details about the Switch 2s specifications will likely emerge as we get closer to launch, with the console set to arrive on June 5, 2025. Metroid 4 takes full advantage of the Switch 2 (Nintendo)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralSign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy

Next-Gen Living: Customizable, High-Quality Bathroom Design Within ReachSponsored ContentSave this picture!Nemesis. Image Courtesy of antoniolupiEvery detail in the construction of an environment has a significant impact. The layout, composition, furniture, color range, and materials work together to create a cohesive and immersive experience in the perception of space. In bathroom design, this integration extends beyond aesthetics, aiming to ensure that every choice from materiality to the form of furniture contributes to economically viable, functional spaces with an aesthetic that doesn't rely on exclusivity. Architects and designers can shape diverse settings without sacrificing quality or visual coherence by focusing on cost-effectiveness and well-resolved solutions. In this sense, a democratic approach to design becomes a tool for creating environments where quality, functionality, and affordability are core principles.This vision to create cost-conscious design has constantly challenged various approaches. In response, antoniolupi has taken on the creative challenge of adding affordability to the criteria of form, function, quality, and sustainabilityelements that have been constant throughout their work. This shift towards a democratic approach to design responds to the needs of a broad range of users, adapting to the demands of contemporary life for a young, dynamic demographic. Through technology, clever use of resources, and efficient production methods, they have translated their essence into Nemesis. This collection is more accessible in terms of price without compromising form, aesthetics, and quality.Save this picture!Designed by Carlo Colombo, the collection features a series of cabinets and bathroom furniture tailored for new generations, emphasizing attention to detail and a design for contemporary architecture. Beginning with a monoblock that highlights the rhythm of aligned and perpendicular surfaces, the design balances open compartments, protruding doors, and empty corners, creating a sense of lightness and dynamism. This collection seamlessly integrates aesthetic appeal with flexibility and functionality. The customizable cabinets come in various sizes, with a minimum length of 54 cm up to 216 cm, accommodating different needs and configurations. In terms of colors, a palette of five neutral and warm tones is available, along with three wood finishes for the structure, expanding the possibilities for integration into various interior environments.Save this picture!From homes to hotels, Nemesis is designed to suit a variety of environments and needs. The more compact configurations are suitable for apartments or small spaces, where a balance between volume and the elements is essential. The spacious options, accommodating two sink modules, are better suited for shared spaces or simultaneous use. In solo configurations with a single sink, these options create visual harmony, where the sink, void space, and decorative elements are balanced.The cabinet doors can be selected within the range of tones available in the brand's color chart, offering greater customization in the composition of the bathroom atmosphere. The series is available in three heights (25 cm, 37.5 cm, and 50 cm) and a single depth of 47 cm, offering versatile options in scale and proportion. Manufactured with SMART_HPL panels, the range establishes a relationship with countertop sinks, bowls, and mirrors of different geometries, facilitating a harmonious and functional integration into the environment.Save this picture!Save this picture!SMART_HPL is a material developed through continuous research and formulated to incorporate advanced technologies in bathroom furnishings. Its composition consists of cellulose fiber sheets pre-impregnated with polymeric resins, which are pressed at high temperatures in a thermosetting process to create a solid and resistant structure. This treatment reinforces the material's durability and seals the sheet's pores, creating a more uniform and easy-to-maintain surface. It feels soft to the touch, while its properties make it highly resistant to water, heat, scratches, and fingerprints, facilitating cleaning and maintenance.Its antistatic, light-stable, and antibacterial materiality makes it a fitting option for bathroom environments, where these characteristics are essential for hygiene and durability over time. These technical properties, derived from constant quality control and precise manufacturing processes, produce a design piece that stands out for its aesthetics, functionality, and resistance. The experience of technicians and craftsmen at each stage of the production process ensures a consistent and high-quality result adapted to the needs of contemporary spaces.Save this picture!Save this picture!The Nemesis collection results from the combination of flexible, customizable design and innovative material. This concept demonstrates that democratic design can fuse aesthetic continuity, versatility, performance, and durability when applied to contemporary spaces and products. With its clean lines and subtle thicknesses, the collection's adaptability to rooms of various sizes reflects the essence of "Made in Italy." The design emphasizes creativity and simplicity, using minimal elements to create a balanced, affordable, and functional bathroom.To learn more about antoniolupi and Nemesis, visit their website.Image gallerySee allShow lessAbout this authorEnrique TovarAuthorCite: Enrique Tovar. "Next-Gen Living: Customizable, High-Quality Bathroom Design Within Reach" 04 Apr 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028204/next-gen-living-customizable-high-quality-bathroom-design-within-reach&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! 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9 on Nares Apartment Building / Two Five Five ArchitectsSave this picture! Paris BrummerApartments, Residential9 Nares Street, Observatory, Cape Town, South AfricaArchitects: Two Five Five ArchitectsAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:1989 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Paris Brummer Lead Architects: Andr Krige, Theo Kruger, James Frost More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Observatory, often referred to as "Obs," is a vibrant and eclectic suburb in Cape Town, South Africa. Located just east of the city center, it is known for its bohemian atmosphere, diverse community, and artistic culture. The area features a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial spaces, with Victorian-era architecture adding to its charm. Observatory is home to a variety of cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops, making it a popular spot for students, artists, and young professionals. It's also known for the Groote Schuur Hospital and its proximity to the University of Cape Town.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Situated in the heart of Observatory, 9 on Nares seamlessly integrates into the vibrant and eclectic culture of its surrounding area. This 45-unit apartment development was meticulously designed with a budget-sensitive approach as a primary consideration. The architectural features of the building are both innovative and practical, with a particular emphasis on the facade.Save this picture!The facade of 9 on Nares is adorned with NFX Imperial bricks (Non-Facing Extra), which have been artfully arranged to create a tapestry of patterns. This design choice not only brings a rhythmic aesthetic to the exterior but also contributes to the building's structural integrity. The facade's dynamic "push and pull" design creates a sense of hierarchy and form, enhancing the building's visual appeal. NFX bricks, known for their superior durability and moisture resistance, were chosen over the more commonly used NFP (Non-Facing Plaster) bricks due to their cost-effectiveness. The creative use of these bricks results in a playful and engaging facade, where one brick pattern seamlessly transitions into another, adding depth and interest to the building's exterior.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Adding to the building's contemporary charm, Royal Blue aluminium frames are used for the windows and other fenestrations. These frames create a striking contrast against the red and brown hues of the brickwork, infusing the facade with a vibrant pop of color.Save this picture!9 on Nares' evidence of thoughtful, budget-conscious design that does not compromise on aesthetics or functionality. By embracing the eclectic energy of Observatory, the development blends seamlessly with the neighbourhoud's rich character.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:9 Nares Street, Observatory, Cape Town, South AfricaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeMaterialsConcreteBrickMaterials and TagsPublished on April 04, 2025Cite: "9 on Nares Apartment Building / Two Five Five Architects" 04 Apr 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028270/9-on-nares-apartment-building-two-five-five-architects&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

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