
Thermal drone helps locate missing dog in Bedfordshire
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.


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.

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.

India’s space ambitions are soaring, with plans to send an astronaut to the Moon, establish a space station, and explore Venus and Mars.

Drop-off costs at UK airports surge sharply.

Over 100 activists arrested in Australia’s largest coal port blockade, demanding climate action and fossil fuel project cancellations.

Japan’s cabinet approves export of new fighter jets, marking a departure from its pacifist policies.

IT crises can lead to chaos, as seen with the airline industry’s global disruption due to a botched software update, emphasizing the need for manual processes as backups.

Tipping etiquette varies, but showing appreciation for good service is always valued in the industry.

Netflix is raising its subscription prices in the UK despite recent success, as it aims to protect profits and deal with competition and delays in new releases.

Liam and Olivia dominate baby names in 2024, reflecting cultural diversity and rising birthrates.

Jezebel, the feminist news site, has been sold to Paste Media and plans to relaunch soon.

Harvard Law Library’s misidentified document is confirmed as an original Magna Carta, worth millions.

South Korea’s low birth rate is driven by the difficulty in finding suitable partners, demanding work culture, and high cost of living and education.

COP28 climate summit aims to address slow progress in achieving Paris Agreement goals, but concerns are raised about the influence of oil-producing countries.

Therapy sessions tackle rising concerns over phone dependency.

The highly anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) has been revealed, featuring a female protagonist named Lucia and a Miami-inspired Vice City setting, but fans will have to wait until 2025 for its release.

Greek PM calls for return of Elgin Marbles, comparing their separation to cutting the Mona Lisa in half.