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.
The lack of a clear definition for AI has led to skepticism and confusion at CES 2024.
Rare albino Omura’s whale sighted off the coast of Phuket, sparking a search for more.
Floods wreak havoc in Kinshasa as the River Congo reaches its highest level in six decades.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest drops by 50% in 2023, the lowest in five years.
UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in Q3, putting country at risk of recession; economists expect subdued growth throughout 2024.
Scientists discover five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs in South East Asia, highlighting the importance of protecting rainforest ecosystems.
The Amazon rainforest is facing a tipping point due to deforestation and climate change, with the worst drought on record in 2023 serving as a warning sign.
Colombia’s new regulations promote renewable energy production among local communities and indigenous groups, empowering them to participate in the energy sector and reduce reliance on large hydroelectric dams.
The paiche, a giant freshwater fish, poses a threat to native fish stocks in the Bolivian Amazon, but has become a lucrative catch for local fishermen.
Swedish start-up Modvion has built the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower, standing at 150m (492ft) tall, with the goal of producing 100 wooden modular turbines per year by 2027.
Nasa successfully beams ultra high-definition video of cat from deep space using laser technology.
TheMalibuArtist captures possible birth of great white shark, but experts urge caution and further evidence.
Rollercoaster at Universal Studios Japan comes to emergency stop, leaving riders dangling mid-air.
Elon Musk’s exclusion from UK summit highlights government’s stance on controversial social media posts.
The lack of a clear definition for AI has led to skepticism and confusion at CES 2024.
Childhood obesity rates in England have slightly decreased, but remain higher than pre-pandemic levels, with a clear link between obesity and deprivation, according to new data from the National Child Measurement Programme.
Ethiopia’s Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has recovered $10 million of the $14 million lost in a technical glitch, with customers voluntarily returning the funds, but those who don’t return the money will face criminal charges.
Record number of young women enrolling in agriculture courses, signaling a positive future for the industry.
UK workers are increasingly struggling with ill-health that is impacting their ability to work, with 12% of people in employment having a “work-limiting” condition, according to a recent analysis by the Health Foundation.
Major online companies form coalition to combat fake reviews, sharing information and best practices to deter fraudsters.
Microsoft’s AI head predicts advanced AI assistants with long-term memory within a year.
Scientists are using insect surveillance and climate forecasts to fight climate-fuelled diseases, developing prediction tools to understand how changes in climate and land-use impact insect-borne diseases and deliver early warning systems to help communities prepare and prevent the spread of diseases.
A monkey caused a nationwide blackout in Sri Lanka, affecting millions and highlighting infrastructure issues.
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.
Ladakh’s ice stupas offer a creative solution to the water crisis caused by climate change.
Wildfires in Bolivia devastate land and leave animals in need, prompting locals to provide aid.
