Silicon Bali
Silicon Bali, a nickname for Bali's growing tech startup scene
Silk Road
Online black market for illegal drugs and other illicit activities, operated using Tor and cryptocurrency.
Simon-Broom criteria
A set of criteria used to diagnose familial hypercholesterolemia, similar to the Dutch Lipid Clinic Network Score.
singularity
A concept describing an AI that surpasses human intelligence and can control technological progress.
Sistema circulatorio
Sistema circulatorio transporta sangre, oxígeno y nutrientes por el cuerpo.
Sistema digestivo
Sistema digestivo procesa alimentos y absorbe nutrientes esenciales.
Sistema endocrino
Sistema endocrino regula las hormonas y el metabolismo.
Sistema linfático
Sistema linfático ayuda en la circulación de la linfa y en la respuesta inmunitaria.
Sistema nervioso autónomo
Sistema nervioso autónomo regula funciones involuntarias como la respiración y el ritmo cardíaco.
Sistema nervioso central
Sistema nervioso central es la parte del sistema nervioso que incluye el cerebro y la médula espinal.
Sistema nervioso simpático y parasimpático
Sistema nervioso simpático y parasimpático son partes del sistema nervioso autónomo, relacionados con estrés y relajación.
Sistema respiratorio
Sistema respiratorio is the respiratory system, involved in breathing and oxygen exchange.
sites falsos
Malicious websites mimicking official government sites to deceive users into paying false taxes.
Six of Spades
A playing card, specifically the Six of Spades, associated with Sharon Glover.
Skandalisieren
The act of deliberately misrepresenting or distorting information to influence public opinion.
skin circadian rhythm
The skin's circadian rhythm refers to its daily biological cycles affecting function and repair.
skyjacking
The act of illegally hijacking an aircraft, as committed by Martin McNally.
slop
A word that is the 2025 Word of the Year, meaning something of little value or low quality
SLSs
A surfactant found in many personal care products, which can irritate skin and eyes.
Small Business Investment Company Program
A program by the Small Business Administration providing leverage to investment firms investing in small businesses.
smoking
A behavioral factor involving smoking tobacco, which constricts blood vessels and raises blood pressure.
SMS forwarding
A messaging platform that allows users to send and receive SMS messages.
social homeostasis
A concept describing the balance of social contact and isolation, influencing stress hormones and immune function.
socialist country
The socialist country characterized by government control and redistribution, mentioned as a contrast to capitalist countries
Socialist Party of the United States
The Socialist Party of the United States was an early 20th-century political party advocating for socialist policies.
social media algorithms
Social media platforms that use algorithms to curate and promote content, influencing language and culture
social media ban in Australia
Australian decision to ban social media accounts for users under 16.
social media trend
Social media trend causing legal issues for some Gen Zers.
social reward system
A concept referring to the social reward system in the brain that reinforces social interactions.
social scripts
A concept referring to the societal norms and expectations about romantic relationships and gender roles.
social work
The social work profession involves providing mental health and community support services.
soft robotics
A type of soft robotics designed with fluid movement and lightweight construction.
software development cost
Egyptian farm growing citrus, grapes, strawberries, and potatoes.
solar and storage projects
The company processes solar and storage projects globally, managing over 1.5 billion dollars in projects.
solar storm
The solar storm that caused the northern lights to be visible across much of the United States.
sola scriptura
The doctrine emphasizing that the Bible is the sole infallible rule of faith and practice in Christianity
soledad
A concept representing the emotional state of being alone and feeling disconnected from others.
Solomonov induction
Solomonoff induction, a formal method for sequence prediction based on algorithmic probability.
somatic cell nuclear transfer
Genetic engineering tool used to create embryos by transferring nuclei into eggs.
soul mission
The concept of soul missions, the unique purpose or path each soul follows in life.
sound baths
A practice involving sound vibrations to promote relaxation and healing, often involving singing bowls or gongs
South
The South, East, and West are symbolic directions representing support, empathy, and wonder, respectively.
sovereign wealth funds
A sovereign wealth fund, an investment fund owned by a government, known for long-term investments.
S&P 500 index
The S&P 500 index is a stock market index.
space weather forecasters
Space weather forecasters, specialists monitoring solar activity and space phenomena
Spanish
Spanish is a language into which vFairs translated their website.
SPEAK framework
The concept of language frameworks, specifically the SPEAK framework.
speak with certainty
A concept emphasizing the importance of speaking with confidence and clarity in communication.
special_operations_community
A community of special operations forces including SEALs, Delta, Rangers, SAS.
speech recognition
Speech recognition is the process of converting spoken language into text using AI models.