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Too much tourism.

AI fairness relies on human choices as algorithms fail to fix too much tourism

Current artificial intelligence models fundamentally fail to account for the complex trade-offs…
Amazon forest.

Amazon in deadly new ‘hypertropical’ climate unseen for millions of years

The Amazon rainforest is transitioning into a new, hostile climate state characterised…
Imagine a better boss.

Daydream believing a better boss can actually work, brain scans reveal

Employees dreading their next performance review might have a new secret weapon:…
Mining asteroids.

Space mining ‘gold rush’ is off but water extraction may save Mars missions

The dream of an asteroid mining bonanza has been grounded by a…
Japanese squatters.

Japanese squatters prove democracy is built with a hammer and nails

True political autonomy isn’t forged in protest marches, but in the mundane…
Mental health support.

One in five young people in UK now need specialist mental health care

A seismic shift in demand for mental health services sees girls seeking…
Decoding sarcasm.

Understanding sarcasm and white lies rely on three hidden brain skills

Understanding whether “lovely weather” denotes sunshine or a sarcastic comment about the…
AI headphones.

Smart headphones mute strangers by learning the rhythm of your voice

Noisy rooms often make conversation impossible, but new AI headphones can now…
EV car.

Silent engines and heavy batteries fail to make EVs deadlier than petrol cars

Electric vehicles are no more dangerous to pedestrians than traditional petrol or…
AI business support.

Generative AI offers leadership lifeline as workplace burnout hits 51 per cent

Artificial intelligence offers a critical pathway for leaders to restore worker autonomy…