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What do people think about smartglasses? New research reveals a complicated picture

By Fareed Kaviani Et Al

Smartglasses, a type of wearable device, have evolved rapidly since the pioneering yet ill-fated Google Glass received social backlash in 2013. Early adopters were nicknamed Glassholes, and the product never reached...

Pending updates to Canada’s Copyright Act bring consumers closer to the ‘right to repair’ your devices

By Anthony D Rosborough

On Oct. 31, the Senate completed its third reading of two bills that make enormous progress toward establishing a meaningful right to repair in Canada. Bills C-244 and C-294 are complementary private members bills that...

How Trump won Pennsylvania − and what the numbers from key counties show about the future of a pivotal swing state

By Daniel J. Mallinson

Pennsylvania was for months considered the key swing state that would decide the 2024 election. Candidates, political parties and advocacy groups spent over US$1 billion courting the commonwealths small number of...

World Update: Trump’s global shockwaves

By Rachael Jolley

The world was definitely watching as the US went to the polls on Tuesday. Many people turned to YouTube to view the latest figures as states turned in their votes, where an apparent 84 million hours of presidential...

UK interest rates cut – here’s the outlook for property owners and home buyers after the budget

By Alper Kara

The main thrusts of the UK governments budget in October 2024 was more borrowing, more tax and more spending. And within those broad goals lie substantial implications for the housing market. One of the immediate...

Electric vehicles in Africa: what’s needed to grow the sector

By MJ (Thinus) Booysen Et Al

In sub-Saharan Africa, high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution from vehicle tailpipe emissions cause poor health, developmental stunting, and even death. Vehicle emissions also contribute to global...

What a Trump presidency will mean for Europe’s economy

By Mike Rosenberg

Following Donald Trumps victory in the US presidential elections, Europe now has to prepare for a new era of economic protectionism. Trumps policies during a second term will undoubtedly have major consequences for the...

What can sport fans do if their team, or league, is being sportswashed?

By Dr Paul Bowell

As sport and politics are ever more intertwined in 2024, so too are the number of nations and organisations turning to sportswashing. Sportswashing uses sport to improve the reputation of an authoritarian regime,...

Iran’s currency was already tumbling − and then news of Trump’s victory broke

By Nader Habibi

As the world absorbed news of Donald Trumps comeback victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential race, concern in Iran turned to the impact of the election on its own economy amid escalating regional tensions. Irans currency,...

Anti-immigrant politics is fueling hate toward South Asian people in Canada

By Reena Kukreja

The Canadian government recently announced that it is making significant cuts to the number of immigrants admitted into Canada. The number of new permanent residents is expected to be cut by nearly 20 per cent next year,...

Donald Trump poised to become next US president, likely sweeping all the seven key states

By Adrian Beaumont

Donald Trump is set to accomplish the rare feat of winning the US presidential election after losing an earlier one. The New York Times Needle gives Trump a 95% chance to win the Electoral College. Hes estimated to have...

What poll watchers can − and can’t − do on Election Day

By Mollie J. Cohen Et Al

When most people think of their experience of voting in person, they may remember other voters at the polls, or the hardworking election officials checking people in and helping people submit their ballots. But in many...

US election: how does the electoral college voting system work?

By Richard Hargy

On November 5, millions of Americans will cast their votes for president, with the vast majority deciding between Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump. This historic election, however, is not determined by a...

US election: what time do the polls close and when will the results be known?

By Richard Hargy

In November 2020, when Americans last went to the polls to elect a president, it took four days after voting closed for Joe Biden to be declared the winner. This was largely due to razor-thin margins in the crucial...

Building Resilience: How Entrepreneurs Can Harness Mental Health, Discipline, and Spirituality for Lasting Success

By Kenny Au

For entrepreneurs, mental health is often overlooked, yet its crucial for long-term success. The pressures of decision-making and responsibility can lead to burnout if not managed properly. Addressing mental health...

Choices made nearly a century ago explain today’s housing crisis

By Raphaël Fischler

Housing is an important political issue. Politicians and experts now talk about it as a major crisis that could threaten our economic and social well-being. But this is nothing new. Another housing crisis raged at the...

What is necro-branding? And what’s it got to do with Elvis, Princess Diana and Taylor Swift?

By Chris Baumann

Do you own any memorabilia depicting Elvis, Princess Diana, David Bowie, Prince or Michael Jackson? Perhaps a beloved t-shirt, a favourite mug, a special keyring or a novelty plate? You might not know it, but you are...

At $300m, Jules Verne-inspired Nautilus is the most expensive Australian-made show. But Disney+ was right to dump it

By Ari Mattes

Investing in film and TV productions is a risky venture. Even the best directors and producers are just a flop away from ruining their careers. So if a company owns the intellectual property to a popular material, or if...

Wrongly convicted of a crime? Your ability to clear your name can come down to your postcode

By Kylie Lingard

If youre found guilty of a crime, its a basic principle of Australian law that you have a right to appeal. But having a right and being able to exercise it are two different things, especially when it comes to fresh...

Why do I get so anxious after drinking? Here’s the science behind ‘hangxiety’

By Blair Aitken Et Al

You had a great night out, but the next morning, anxiety hits: your heart races, and you replay every conversation from the night before in your head. This feeling, known as hangover anxiety or hangxiety, affects around...

What is stereotactic radiation therapy for prostate cancer? How does it compare to other treatments?

By Sathana Dushyanthen Et Al

Prostate cancer is Australias most commonly diagnosed cancer. One in six men will be diagnosed by the time they turn 85. Cancers are abnormal groups of cells that grow uncontrollably and start invading neighbouring...

Party season is coming. Here are 2 ways to make small talk less awkward

By Nick Enfield

Most people will tell you they hate small talk. It can feel awkward, especially when it steers to that blandest of topics, the weather. We turn to the weather when we cant think of anything else to talk about. This is...

Astronomers just found complex carbon molecules in space – a step closer to deciphering the origins of life

By Maria Cunningham

A team led by researchers at MIT in the United States has discovered large molecules containing carbon in a distant interstellar cloud of gas and dust. This is exciting for those of us who keep lists of known...

For type 2 diabetes, focusing on when you eat – not what – can help control blood sugar

By Brooke Devlin Et Al

Type 2 diabetes affects 1.2 million Australians and accounts for 85-90% of all diabetes cases. This chronic condition is characterised by high blood glucose (sugar) levels, which carry serious health risks. Complications...

Most Republican states have made voting harder since 2020. Our research shows how successful they’ve been

By Kathryn Schumaker Et Al

In late September, the governor of the state of Oklahoma, Kevin Stitt, boasted that election officials had removed 453,000 people from the states voter rolls since 2021. In a state with only 2.3 million registered voters,...

Silence speaks volumes: How mental health influences employee silence at work

By Kyle Brykman Et Al

What happens when the loudest voice in the room suddenly falls silent? Consider a woman named Isla who is known in her office as the idea generator. She regularly participates in meetings, offers opinions about new...

As Colombia hosts a UN biodiversity summit, its own Amazonian rainforest is in crisis

By Jesica Lopez

The city of Cali, in Colombia, is hosting the UNs 16th biodiversity summit, known as Cop16. The summit, which runs until Friday, November 1, is focused on how countries will fulfil previous pledges to protect at least 30%...

Proof that immigrants fuel the US economy is found in the billions they send back home

By Ernesto Castañeda

Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions of immigrants if he is elected to a second term, claiming that, among other things, foreign-born workers take jobs from others. His running mate JD Vance has echoed those...

Your next favorite story won’t be written by AI – but it could be someday

By Haoran Chu Et Al

Stories define people they shape our relationships, cultures and societies. Unlike other skills replaced by technology, storytelling has remained uniquely human, setting people apart from machines. But now, even...

Your politics can affect whether you click on sponsored search results, new research shows

By Alexander Davidson

American businesses spend close to US$100 billion each year to secure top advertising spots in search engine results even though its not exactly a secret that most online shoppers scroll right past them. In fact,...

What US election interference law actually says about Labour volunteers

By Ilaria Di Gioia

With just two weeks to go until election day, Donald Trumps presidential campaign filed a complaint with the US Federal Election Commission (FEC), requesting an immediate investigation into what it termed blatant foreign...

Harris nudges ahead of Trump in the polls – but could the economy prove her downfall?

By Paul Whiteley

The current US vice-president and Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, appears to have nudged ahead of her Republican rival, Donald Trump, in the race to the White House. A poll of polls, which combines...

The Terminator at 40: this sci-fi ‘B-movie’ still shapes how we view the threat of AI

By Tom F.A Watts

October 26, 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of director James Camerons science fiction classic, The Terminator a film that popularised societys fear of machines that cant be reasoned with, and that absolutely will not...

Are managers at risk in an AI-driven future?

By Wim Vandekerckhove

Business leaders are increasingly worried about AIs disruptive effects on the future of work. Many workers fear job losses, but their anxiety also stems from the idea of AI making decisions about their work. Should we...

‘Cosmic inflation’: did the early cosmos balloon in size? A mirror universe going backwards in time may be a simpler explanation

By Neil Turok

We live in a golden age for learning about the universe. Our most powerful telescopes have revealed that the cosmos is surprisingly simple on the largest visible scales. Likewise, our most powerful microscope, the Large...

Ukraine cannot defeat Russia – the best the west can do is help Kyiv plan for a secure post-war future

By Frank Ledwidge

A friend of mine, usually an intensely optimistic pro-Ukraine analyst, returned from Ukraine last week and told me: Its like the German Army in January 1945. The Ukrainians are being driven back on all fronts including in...

Israel-Gaza conflict: Home and away

By Vinita Srivastava

Its not often that events far away impact us so profoundly at home. But events in Palestine and Israel, which have been reverberating in the Global North for decades, crescendoed over the past year, directly impacting...

AI affects everyone – including Indigenous people. It’s time we have a say in how it’s built

By Tamika Worrell

Since artificial intelligence (AI) became mainstream over the past two years, many of the risks it poses have been widely documented. As well as fuelling deep fake porn, threatening personal privacy and accelerating the...

Use of AI in property valuation is on the rise – but we need greater transparency and trust

By William Cheung Et Al

New Zealands economy has been described as a housing market with bits tacked on. Buying and selling property is a national sport fuelled by the rising value of homes across the country. But the wider public has little...

US inflation rate fell to 2.4% in September − here’s what that means for interest rates and markets

By Jason Reed

It wasnt that long ago that the Federal Reserve, the central bank for the United States, was worrying that annual inflation would surpass 9% in the middle of 2022. The U.S. economy hadnt seen prices rise that fast since...

Hurricane Milton explodes into a powerful Category 5 storm as it heads for Florida − here’s how rapid intensification works

By Zachary Handlos Et Al

Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a dangerous Category 5 hurricane on Oct. 7, 2024, as it headed across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. Twenty-four hours earlier, it was barely a Category 1 storm. As its wind...

Wealthier Canadians live longer and are less likely to be dependent as they age, new research finds

By Marie-Louise Leroux Et Al

Population aging is a growing challenge for developed countries like Canada, with significant implications for health care and long-term care systems. In OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)...

‘Ecocide’ is being used as a weapon of war in Ukraine. It should be one of the crimes tried in the International Criminal Court

By Renéo Lukic Et Al

Since Feb. 24, 2022, Russia has been waging simultaneous wars in Ukraine: a conventional one, hybrid or cyber warfare, and one against the environment, or ecocide. Ecocide, used as a weapon of war, takes place alongside...

Kamala Harris is being held to the same old double standard

By Mireille Lalancette

There were many attacks from both sides during the U.S. presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Yet while Trump could afford to criticize Harris by questioning both her intelligence and her loyalty to...

South Africa’s unity government is being tested – the toppling of a mayor in a key city exposes faultlines

By Susan Booysen

South Africas long-governing party, the ANC, performed disastrously in the countrys May 2024 elections. Its electoral fortunes are now tied to regaining support in Gauteng, the most populous and economically important...

Still with the Tony Soprano memes? Young audiences are watching the series with fresh eyes

By Alexander H. Beare

HBOs latest crime drama The Penguin came with a flood of memes on TikTok, X and Instagram. They compare actor Colin Farrells Oswald Cobblepot to James Gandolfinis Tony Soprano. Its true, there are undeniable...

Failure to launch: why the Albanese government is in trouble

By Carol Johnson

It wasnt meant to be like this. In her 2022 study of Anthony Albanese, Katharine Murphy describes a prime minister who thought hed be successfully managing an idealistic, collaborative and positive new politics that...

Many stable atoms have ‘magic numbers’ of protons and neutrons − 75 years ago, 2 physicists discovered their special properties

By Artemis Spyrou Et Al

The word magic is not often used in the context of science. But in the early 1930s, scientists discovered that some atomic nuclei the center part of atoms, which make up all matter were more stable than others. These...

One of science’s greatest achievements: how the rapid development of COVID vaccines prepares us for future pandemics

By Paul Griffin1

Since COVID was first reported in December 2019, there have been more than 775 million recorded infections and more than 7 million deaths from the disease. This makes COVID the seventh-deadliest pandemic in recorded...

Too good to be true? New study shows people reject freebies and cheap deals for fear of hidden costs

By Andrew Vonasch

If youre offered a free cookie, you might say yes. But if youre paid to eat a free cookie, would your response be the same? In our new research, twice as many people were willing to eat a cookie when they werent offered...

Why China is worried about a second Trump presidency

Donald Trump will return to the White House having set out his foreign policy approach for the next four years. US voters have chosen a leader who adheres to an America first principle, where US interests come first,...

S&P 500 Soars to Near 6,000, Achieves Largest Weekly Gain in a Year

03:59 AM| Business

SP 500 Soars Near 6,000 Amid Strong Weekly Gains The U.S. stock market saw remarkable growth this week, with the SP 500 and other indices marking significant gains amid political optimism and Federal Reserve...

U.S. Renewable Fuel Credits Surge Amid Rising Soyoil Prices and Refinery Demand

03:49 AM| Business

U.S. Renewable Fuel Credits Reach Multi-Month Highs On Friday, U.S. renewable fuel credits, also known as Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs), surged to multi-month highs. The price increase was driven by refiners...

How Potential Republican Control Could Impact Markets: Stocks, Bonds, and Currency Trends

03:40 AM| Economy

Investors are analyzing the possible effects of Republican control of the U.S. government on financial markets. With recent election outcomes narrowing to a red sweep scenarioRepublican control of the White House and both...

Republican Victory Likely to Shape U.S. Fiscal Policy and Economic Outlook

03:37 AM| Economy

Republicans Eye Economic Strength with Likely House Control As Republicans edge closer to securing control of the House of Representatives, following gains in the Senate and White House, analysts predict significant...

China's Slowing Inflation and Rising Deflation Prompt $1.4 Trillion Debt Relief Plan

03:34 AM| Economy

Chinas Economic Stimulus: $1.4 Trillion Debt Relief Amid Slowing Inflation In October, Chinas consumer prices grew at a slower pace, while deflation deepened in its manufacturing sector. This economic slowdown has led...

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Trump’s Victory Lap: Is a New Era for Cryptocurrency on the Horizon?

03:47 AM| Digital Currency Insights & Views

Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing a significant increase, coinciding with Donald Trump leading in the polls for the U.S. presidential election. This rise is driven by political events and market trends that have...

Australia’s new digital ID scheme falls short of global privacy standards. Here’s how it can be fixed

By Ashish Nanda Et Al - 09:53 AM| Insights & Views Technology

Australias new digital ID system promises to transform the way we live. All of our key documents, such as drivers licences and Medicare cards, will be in a single digital wallet, making it easier for us to access a range...

Three lessons the west can learn from China’s economic approach to AI

By Jialu Shan - 09:54 AM| Insights & Views Economy Technology

AI is already everywhere, ready to change the way we work and play, how we learn and how we are looked after. From hospitality to healthcare, entertainment to education, AI is transforming the world as we know it. But...

Middle East Tensions Cool: Oil Prices Drop Amid Stability

16:12 PM| Insights & Views

Crude oil prices dropped sharply as supply concerns eased.It hit alow of $66.89and currently trading around $68.18. Oil prices have dropped sharply due to reduced tensions in the Middle East, especially after Israeli...

South Africa amended its research guidelines to allow for heritable human genome editing

By Françoise Baylis - 12:06 PM| Insights & Views Science

A little-noticed change to South Africas national health research guidelines, published in May of this year, has put the country on an ethical precipice. The newly added language appears to position the country as the...

Does tracking your employees actually make them more productive?

By Melissa A. Wheeler - 12:08 PM| Insights & Views Business

Should employers prioritise efficiency at all costs? It might seem like a good idea. More processes than ever before can now be automated with robotics, artificial intelligence and other technology. But in case after...

How Elon Musk has become a powerful figure in US politics

By Thomas Gift - 12:08 PM| Insights & Views Politics

Elon Musk, whose company SpaceX recently made history by catching a Starship rocket booster as it careened back to Earth, wants you to vote for Donald Trump for many reasons. That includes not just what Trump will do here...

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Economy

Biden to Host President-Elect Trump for White House Meeting

Biden to Host Trump at White House in Historic Meeting In a landmark moment for American politics, President Joe Biden will meet with President-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, following Bidens formal...

Mass Protests Erupt in Valencia Over Government Response to Deadly Floods

Mass Protests in Valencia Demand Accountability for Flood Tragedy Valencia, Spain Tens of thousands gathered in the heart of Valencia on Saturday, voicing their outrage over what they say was a slow and insufficient...

Trump Confirms Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo Will Not Join 2025 Administration

Trump Confirms Haley and Pompeo Excluded from 2025 Administration President-elect Donald Trump announced on Saturday that former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will not join his...

U.S. Accelerates Missile Shipments to Ukraine Amid Escalating Tensions

U.S. Boosts Military Support to Ukraine with Expedited Missile Shipment The United States plans to accelerate the delivery of more than 500 interceptor missiles to Ukraine in the coming weeks, according to a report by...

Mauritius Election: Voters Weigh Cost-of-Living Solutions as Leaders Promise Economic Relief

Mauritius Election: Leaders Promise Economic Relief Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis Mauritius is set for a critical parliamentary election on Sunday as incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and rival coalitions...

Politics

FBI Director Wray Rumored Set to Step Down Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration

FBI Director Christopher Wray is reportedly preparing to step down from his position, with sources indicating his departure could come before Donald Trumps upcoming inauguration. According to insiders familiar with the...

RNC Chairman Whatley: GOP Closely Monitors Vote Counting in Crucial Swing States

The Republican National Committee (RNC) continues to monitor vote counts in key swing states, according to RNC Chairman Michael Whatley. Amid a highly contested election season, Whatley emphasized the partys commitment to...

FEMA Official Dismissed Over Controversial Allegations of Bias in Florida Hurricane Aid

FEMA has dismissed an official accused of instructing relief workers to bypass the homes of Trump supporters while providing hurricane assistance in Florida. The allegations, which surfaced through internal sources, claim...

Trump Advisers Prepare Plans for Mass Deportation, Eye National Emergency for Military Resources

Former President Donald Trumps advisers are reportedly developing a strategy to execute a large-scale deportation plan, according to sources from The Wall Street Journal. This strategy, if enacted, would aim to detain and...

Trump Camp Vows to Honor Promises Made to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Says Donald Trump Jr.

Donald Trump Jr. has confirmed that the Trump campaign intends to fulfill commitments made to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.), potentially offering him a role in the administration if Trump is re-elected in 2024. The...

Science

SpaceX’s $2.9 Billion Moon Ship Reveals Spacious Design for Future Lunar Missions

SpaceXs latest prototype of its Starship Human Landing System (HLS) offers an inside look at the spacious, two-story design that could soon carry astronauts to the Moon. A central feature in NASAs Artemis program, this...

CDC Urges Second COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors: ‘Protect Your Health This Season!’ Experts Say It’s Critical

In a recent public health announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that individuals aged 65 and older receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. This additional dose, the...

Breakfast Secrets: 'Fiber-rich Foods Are the Key to Weight Loss!' Experts Reveal Shocking Truth

Health experts often emphasize the importance of a balanced diet combined with regular exercise for weight management. However, for many, achieving these goals can be a daunting challenge. Instead of drastic food...

Scabies Surge Sparks Alarm: Doctors Warn Brits, 'Don't Ignore That Rash!'

Doctors in the United Kingdom are sounding the alarm over a dramatic rise in scabies cases, urging residents not to dismiss any signs of the itchy skin condition. Recent data shows that hospitals detected approximately...

Just 21 Minutes of Cycling a Day Is 'All You Need' for Total Health, Claims Expert

John Vinton, CEO of Aventon Bikes, insists that just 21 minutes of cycling each day can drastically enhance your health. This simple yet transformative practice can lead to a multitude of benefits, including reduced risks...

Technology

Tesla China Sees Strong October with 40K Domestic Sales, Model Y Leads Market Demand

Tesla China recorded impressive domestic sales of 40,485 units in October 2024, marking a 41% year-over-year growth despite lower month-to-month totals. The Model Y maintained its popularity, accounting for 62% of Teslas...

OpenAI Restores ChatGPT Access After Brief Outage Impacting Thousands Worldwide

OpenAIs widely-used chatbot ChatGPT was restored on November 8 after a brief service interruption that left thousands of users temporarily without access. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed the outage lasted around 30...

Elon Musk's Net Worth Soars Past $300B as Trump Win Fuels Tesla Optimism

Elon Musks net worth surpassed $300 billion this week, marking a monumental rise fueled by market confidence in Teslas future under President-elect Donald Trump. Investors are hopeful Trumps policies will favor Musks...

Lucid Gravity Order Page Live: Luxury Electric SUV Starts at $94,900, Packs 828 HP

Lucid Motors has launched the order page for its new Gravity SUV, priced at $94,900 for the Grand Touring trim. Boasting 828 horsepower, a range of over 440 miles, and seating for up to seven, the Gravity SUV aims to rival...

Tesla Price Target Raised 32% by Bank of America After Trump’s Election Win

Following Donald Trumps election as the 47th U.S. president, Bank of America raised its Tesla price target by 32%, setting it at $350 per share. Analysts suggest Trumps policies may favor Tesla, especially in advancing...
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