Japan’s preparedness and investment in infrastructure have helped minimize casualties during earthquakes.

2023 confirmed as hottest year on record, raising concerns about breaching international climate targets.

AI therapist bots, like the popular Psychologist bot, are providing comfort and support to millions of users who find the text format of communication less daunting and more accessible than traditional therapy.

Microsoft and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have used AI and supercomputing to discover a new material that could reduce the use of lithium in batteries by up to 70%, potentially solving the looming lithium shortage and environmental concerns.

An ANA flight in Japan had to turn back after a crack was found on the cockpit window, raising concerns about aviation safety.

Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei, known for his good looks and military service, has officially married his commoner fiancée in a 10-day royal wedding celebration, solidifying his place in the public eye.

The number of surviving Apollo astronauts is dwindling, with only eight individuals remaining who have voyaged beyond Earth orbit.

Rosemary Parslow, an 87-year-old natural history enthusiast, has spent decades searching for rare ferns on the Isles of Scilly, witnessing the impacts of climate change firsthand.

New research reveals that the true colors of Neptune and Uranus are actually similar shades of greenish blue, contrary to previous understanding.

A missing dog in Bedfordshire, England, was successfully located and reunited with its family after 12 days, thanks to the use of a thermal camera fitted to a drone.

BYD’s record-breaking sales in the electric vehicle market highlight the challenges faced by Tesla.

eBay fined $3 million for harassing bloggers critical of the company, including sending live spiders and cockroaches to their home.

AI is increasingly being used in the fitness industry to provide personalized training, but some argue that it cannot replicate human motivation and emotional intelligence.

Portable X-ray machines are revolutionizing healthcare in remote areas, reducing the need for patients to travel and improving access to vital services.

Apple’s Vision Pro headset, set to be released on February 2nd in the US, has faced production issues, with forecasts reduced from one million units to 400,000 in 2024.

Fast-fashion retailer Boohoo has been found to have mislabelled clothes made in South Asia as “Made in the UK,” raising concerns about inspection and consumer deception.

Jinny Kim, a pioneer in the K-beauty industry, has brought the K-beauty phenomenon to the UK and treated many celebrities and supermodels.

Protests in Bengaluru demand that billboards be written in Kannada, reflecting long-standing linguistic nationalism in the city.

Researchers at Columbia University have developed an AI tool that can identify whether fingerprints from different fingers belong to the same person with 75-90% accuracy, challenging the belief that each fingerprint is completely unique.

Ancient city discovered in Amazon rainforest challenges previous beliefs about human settlements in the region, highlighting the complexity of ancient Amazonian cultures.