Wild chimpanzees in Uganda have been observed eating plants with pain-relieving and antibacterial properties, potentially offering insights into new medicines.
AI is being used to accelerate the search for non-animal alternatives in scientific testing, providing more accurate results and potentially ending animal testing.
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.
Wells Fargo fires employees for faking keyboard activity, highlighting challenges in monitoring remote workers.
McDonald’s removes AI ordering technology after viral videos show comical mishaps and bizarre orders.
Booking.com warns of rising travel scams fueled by AI, urging two-factor authentication and vigilance against phishing attacks.
Starbucks struggles with price hikes, boycotts, and protests, leading to a 3% drop in sales in the US market.
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.
Telecoms firms are embracing AI to manage network demands and improve customer service, with the potential to democratise access to specialist tools and make networks more efficient and environmentally friendly.
Italian car company fined $6.4 million for falsely branding Chinese-made vehicles as Italian.
US states consider banning smartphones in schools due to concerns over children’s dependency and negative effects on mental health.
Seventeen, a K-pop boyband with 13 members, is set to make history at Glastonbury, breaking barriers for the genre in the UK.
Mnemba Island’s coral reef has been successfully restored through a conservation project, thanks to collaboration between the local community, sustainable tourism group &Beyond, the Africa Foundation, and the Zanzibar government.
Hiker rescued after 10 days in California mountains, surviving on water from his boot and wild berries.
A massive factory fire in South Korea claims 22 lives after lithium batteries explode.
Africa’s passionate Formula 1 fans are demanding a race on the continent, with Kenya hosting lively viewing parties and female fans taking on active roles in the sport.
A project in Mozambique is partnering with local communities to restore forests and combat deforestation.
Japan turns to AI to address labor shortage, but recognizes the importance of human workers.
Coral reefs worldwide are facing their fourth mass bleaching event due to record ocean heat, threatening their survival and the ecosystems they support.
Elon Musk visits Beijing to discuss bringing Full Self Driving to Tesla cars in China, amid competition and challenges.
London-based start-up Karshare, a car-sharing platform similar to Airbnb, faced multiple challenges including the impact of Covid-19, geopolitical conflicts, and criminal activity, highlighting the need for start-ups in the sharing economy to anticipate vulnerabilities in their systems. Despite the setbacks, founder Andy Hibbert remains resilient and is exploring new opportunities in sustainable farming technology.
Jezebel, the feminist news site, has been sold to Paste Media and plans to relaunch soon.
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.
BTS members RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have begun enlisting for military service, while fans are urged to support them until their return.
Starbucks struggles with price hikes, boycotts, and protests, leading to a 3% drop in sales in the US market.
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed a vegan cheese made from yellow split peas that is higher in protein and has a lower carbon footprint than conventional vegan cheese.
China is conducting a trial of visa-free travel for citizens from six countries, aiming to promote international travel and business exchanges.
Booking.com warns of rising travel scams fueled by AI, urging two-factor authentication and vigilance against phishing attacks.
New research reveals that the true colors of Neptune and Uranus are actually similar shades of greenish blue, contrary to previous understanding.
Parcel delivery firm DPD disabled part of its online chatbot after it swore at a customer, highlighting the potential pitfalls of using large language models in chatbots.
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.
Asia’s winners of the Earthshot Prize are leading the way in finding innovative solutions to repair the planet, from developing metal dryers to combat crop waste to creating eco-friendly lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
John Oliver’s controversial campaign helped the pūteketeke, or Australasian crested grebe, win New Zealand’s Bird of the Century title in a record-breaking poll.
US states consider banning smartphones in schools due to concerns over children’s dependency and negative effects on mental health.
Amazon’s new chatbot, Q, powered by artificial intelligence, aims to boost productivity for businesses by assisting with tasks such as document summarization and data analysis, while also addressing copyright concerns.
