
Genetic Modification in Brewing: Industry Approaches and Debates
Berkeley Yeast modifies yeast for beer flavors, while Carlsberg focuses on traditional breeding methods.


Berkeley Yeast modifies yeast for beer flavors, while Carlsberg focuses on traditional breeding methods.

Apple’s sales have continued to decline, with revenues dipping 1% to $89.5bn in the three months.

Heavy rainfall and cost of living pressures led to a 5.7% drop in foot traffic in the UK.

Elon Musk predicts AI will eliminate work, warns about humanoid robots chasing people, and highlights AI’s potential benefits and disruptive force.

Jimmy Cooper, an 80-year-old nurse, has no plans to retire and finds his job in the intensive care unit very satisfying.

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in the San Francisco Bay area next week, with the goal of managing competition and preventing conflict between the two countries.

The debate over working hours in India sparks discussions on productivity, work-life balance, and employee well-being.

Woman arrested after breaching security at Canberra airport by running up to a plane on the tarmac.

Queen Camilla’s visit to Kenya showcased her engagement with local culture and her support for wildlife conservation efforts.

Car crash in Canada leads to hour-long fireworks show after a lorry carrying fireworks ignites.

Storm Ciarán wreaks havoc in Tuscany, Italy, causing severe flooding and prompting the deployment of the army.

Shipping firm AP Moller-Maersk is set to cut 3,500 more jobs due to lower freight rates and demand, signaling a slowdown in the global economy.

Study warns of potential collapse of Gulf Stream system, but scientists express skepticism about the claim.

TikTok suspends online shopping service in Indonesia to comply with new regulations protecting local retailers.

The Biomimicry Institute is developing a project called Design for Decomposition to find natural ways to break down waste polyester and nylon, aiming to create biocompatible materials and reduce waste in the fashion industry.

Bristol’s technology festival showcases innovative ideas, including socks that detect Alzheimer’s and electrified lateral flow tests.

Prada collaborates with Axiom Space to design space suits for NASA’s Moon mission, combining fashion and technology.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink is recruiting participants for its first human trial, aiming to connect human brains to computers and allow individuals with paralysis to control a computer cursor or type using their thoughts, but faces competition from other companies in the field.

Microsoft’s new AI assistant, Microsoft 365 Copilot, can attend meetings, draft emails, and create presentations, but concerns about job displacement and reliance on AI remain.

Meta’s new Quest 3 VR headset aims to reduce motion sickness by offering a mixed reality experience that combines virtual elements with the real world.

Liberian President George Weah’s concession of defeat in the presidential race is hailed as a mark of statesmanship and peace, setting a precedent for other African countries.

The battle over the ‘Holy Grail’ of shipwrecks, the Spanish galleon San José, rages on.

A 12-year-old boy in Ann Arbor, Michigan led police on a one-hour chase while driving a stolen forklift, hitting around 10 parked cars.

The feijoa, New Zealand’s unofficial national fruit, fosters community spirit through generous sharing each autumn.

TheMalibuArtist captures possible birth of great white shark, but experts urge caution and further evidence.

China is conducting a trial of visa-free travel for citizens from six countries, aiming to promote international travel and business exchanges.

Firefighters in Smolensk, Russia, rescue injured owl from crows, showing their compassion for animals in need.

Global demand for AI chips boosts Samsung’s earnings tremendously.

Air France, Lufthansa, and Etihad have had their ads banned in the UK for misleading consumers about their environmental impact.

Apple settles a lawsuit for $95 million over alleged eavesdropping via Siri, avoiding trial risks.

Amazon plans to introduce drone deliveries in the UK by the end of 2024, aiming to deliver parcels in under an hour.

White House urges NASA to develop a new time zone for the Moon to synchronize spacecraft and coordinate lunar missions.

Ancient Egyptian mummies emit delightful scents, revealing secrets of their mummification and cultural practices.

The debate over working hours in India sparks discussions on productivity, work-life balance, and employee well-being.

US and China agree to address climate change by increasing cooperation on reducing methane emissions and supporting renewable energy, but do not commit to ending fossil fuel use.