Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
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05/20/2023
Coming to a store near you – shoes made of lab-grown leather
Biotech company in the North East successfully creates a sustainable version of the material – without the need for animals.
05/24/2023
Old tyres can become a climate-friendly fuel
Getting rid of old tyres has long been a problem. Every year more than a billion reach the end of the road. Until recently, most were thrown into landfills or piled up in storage yards, which occasionally caught fire.
05/29/2023
Mars bar wrappers changed to paper from plastic in UK trial
Confectionary with environmentally friendlier packaging will be available at 500 Tesco stores.
05/28/2023
Opinion: Your Most Ambivalent Relationships Are the Most Toxic
It’s been two decades, but I still feel jittery when I think of an old boss of mine.
05/25/2023
New superbug-killing antibiotic discovered using AI
Scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to discover a new antibiotic that can kill a deadly species of superbug.
05/30/2023
Mesa: The US’ first autism-friendly city
Holidays can be stressful for neurodiverse people, but Mesa, Arizona, is becoming more inclusive so that everyone can enjoy the benefits of travel – not just the neurotypical.
05/02/2023
This company adopted AI. Here’s what happened to its human workers
Lately, it's felt like technological change has entered warp speed. Companies like OpenAI and Google have unveiled new Artificial Intelligence systems with incredible capabilities, making what once seemed like science fiction an everyday reality.
05/25/2023
Electricity prices in Finland flipped negative — a huge oversupply of clean, hydroelectric power meant suppliers were almost giving it away
Finland's renewable power strategy is paying off as its energy has fallen into negative prices.
05/29/2023
Why AI Will Make Our Children More Lonely
The good news, says Scott Galloway, is that AI’s economic impact won’t be the catastrophe that so many are predicting.
05/25/2023
Cancer treatment is about to get a reboot, thanks to AI
A new algorithm is matching the best existing treatments with the patients whose cancer will actually respond to them.
05/27/2023
Perspective: Talk to strangers. It’s how we build and sustain our democracy
Like Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsberg, we should all have friendships that confound other people.
05/29/2023