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.
Amateur fossil collectors play a crucial role in paleontology, as demonstrated by the discovery of the largest marine reptile ever found.
Harvard Law Library’s misidentified document is confirmed as an original Magna Carta, worth millions.
Amazon plans to introduce drone deliveries in the UK by the end of 2024, aiming to deliver parcels in under an hour.
Amanj Ali, owner of Colorado’s Chicken, lost £12,000 in a trademark dispute with Tesla over the name “Tesla Chicken & Pizza.”
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 co-working industry is shifting to focus on local communities, benefiting workers and towns alike.
Makhana cultivation in northern India undergoes a transformative shift, boosting farmer income and global exports.
Explosive eruption on Niijima Island in Japan sends volcanic rock flying into the sea.
Dartitis reveals the hidden mental health struggles athletes face, emphasizing the need for supportive treatment.
White alligator undergoes successful surgery to remove 70 coins swallowed by visitors at Omaha zoo.
Elon Musk’s offer to pay for a cancelled order at a small bakery in San Jose, California, was met with overwhelming support from the community, although the bakery was unable to fulfill Tesla’s new order due to the influx of business.
Foreign tourists visiting Bali will now have to pay a levy to protect the island’s environment and culture.
Indo-Chinese cuisine, a fusion of Indian and Chinese flavors, is gaining popularity in the US, attracting both Indian immigrants and adventurous Americans with its bold flavors and creative incorporation of Chinese techniques.
Brazil is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, with red alerts issued for nearly 3,000 towns and cities across the country, and record-breaking temperatures recorded.
Motorists on the Staten Island Expressway in New York came together to save a runaway chihuahua, highlighting the power of community and compassion.
Rising myopia rates in children linked to screen time and lockdowns prompt urgent eye health warnings.
