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.
Meta’s new chatbots for Messenger will have “personality” and specialize in specific subjects, as the chatbot arms race among tech companies continues.
Cambridge tech firm develops smart trap to detect bedbugs and alert hotels and travel companies.
Google’s president for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Matt Brittin, stresses the importance of responsible development in AI technology, as the company partners with the University of Cambridge to establish the Centre for Human-Inspired AI, focusing on areas such as robotics, healthcare, and climate change.
Authors George RR Martin and John Grisham are suing OpenAI over claims that their copyright was infringed to train the language model, ChatGPT.
Clusters of measles cases have been reported in several regions of England, including London, the North West, Yorkshire, The Humber, the East Midlands, and the West Midlands, with health experts warning that more people need to be vaccinated to prevent further spread.
Marine Conservation Society survey reveals 32% increase in UK jellyfish sightings due to climate change.
Authors George RR Martin and John Grisham are suing OpenAI over claims that their copyright was infringed to train the language model, ChatGPT.
Google’s new AI model, Gemini, boasts advanced reasoning capabilities and outperforms human experts in intelligence tests, setting a new standard in generative AI.
China is conducting a trial of visa-free travel for citizens from six countries, aiming to promote international travel and business exchanges.
Kayaker Aniol Serrasolses sets record for biggest descent down glacial waterfall, describing it as “like kayaking on another planet.”
Over 100 activists arrested in Australia’s largest coal port blockade, demanding climate action and fossil fuel project cancellations.
BTS urges fans not to show up at army camps during their military service, showing responsibility and concern for others.
US states consider banning smartphones in schools due to concerns over children’s dependency and negative effects on mental health.
Microsoft’s Xbox is expanding its gaming strategy by making four video games available on alternative platforms, recognizing the changing landscape of gaming and the desire for accessibility.
Workaholics Anonymous offers a judgment-free space for individuals to address their struggles with work addiction.
Students at Media City’s University Technical College recently participated in a project that required them to give up their smartphones and use basic Nokia handsets instead, highlighting the dependence and reliance that many young people have on their smartphones.
Severe drought in Spain causes olive oil prices to soar, impacting production and consumption worldwide.
Divers in the Turks and Caicos Islands are using antibiotics to save sick corals from the deadliest coral sickness ever recorded, stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD).
The rise in demand for electricity from data centers, AI, and cryptocurrency is driving the exploration of neuromorphic computers, which imitate the brain’s structure and function, offering potential gains in energy efficiency and performance.
