Month: January 2026

99 posts
Uncle Sam.

Dollar dominance the only thing keeping the economy afloat, historians warn

The United States has been living beyond its means for decades, but…
Greenwashing.

Greenwashing buys companies ‘false stability’ that evaporates over time

Companies that exaggerate their environmental credentials to attract investors receive a short-term…
Science gets smaller.

AI makes scientists faster and more famous, but it is shrinking science itself

Artificial intelligence is acting as rocket fuel for individual scientific careers, but…
Emojis.

Doctors are putting smiley faces and pill emojis in permanent medical records

The humble smiley face has officially crossed the digital divide into one…
Parliament Square sit-in against Syria airstrikes

Hashtags can stop genocide: Study finds social media is potent weapon for peace

It is often blamed for fueling hate and spreading lies, but social…
Singing robot.

Robot teaches itself to sing by watching YouTube and staring in a mirror

The days of creepy, lifeless robotic stares may be numbered thanks to…
Dog lover.

Grief for a pet can be more distressing than losing a human relative

For one in five people, the death of a beloved pet is…
Poor memory.

Memory loss has a ‘tipping point’ where brain shrinkage triggers rapid decline

Memory loss does not occur in a slow, steady, linear manner; it…
Man smoking.

Smokers three times more likely to quit for good using smartphone apps

Smartphone apps could be the key to kicking the habit for good,…