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The Beauty Beneath the Expressway: A Journey from Self to Service

By Kenny Au

Forgotten Corners, Unforgettable Lessons It started with a simple visit to a daycare center tucked beneath the Bang Na Expressway in Bangkok. I expected to observe. Instead, I was transformed. There, in the shadows of...

Trump targets NPR and PBS as public and nonprofit media account for a growing share of local news coverage

By Matthew Powers

Republicans in Washington have their sights once again on defunding public media. On May 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order calling for the termination of taxpayer support for the Corporation for...

Running with a stroller: 2 biomechanics researchers on how it affects your form − and risk of injury

By Allison Altman Singles Et Al

Faster, mommy, faster! Allisons toddler squealed as she ran down the hill by her house with her jogging stroller. As a longtime runner and running biomechanics researcher, she found herself in the same situation as many...

Ancient Mars may have had a carbon cycle − a new study suggests the red planet may have once been warmer, wetter and more favorable for life

By Elisabeth M. Hausrath

Mars, one of our closest planetary neighbors, has fascinated people for hundreds of years, partly because it is so similar to Earth. It is about the same size, contains similar rocks and minerals, and is not too much...

What’s the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?

By Giovanni E. Ferreira Et Al

Arthritis an umbrella term for around 100 conditions that damage the joints affects 4.1 million Australians. This is expected to rise by 31% to 5.4 million by 2040 and cost the Australian health-care system an estimated...

Office design isn’t keeping up with post-COVID work styles - here’s what workers really want

By Ozgur Gocer Et Al

Flexible work has become the new norm, despite the best efforts of companies calling workers back to the office. Some employers assume that a return to the old ways of working is both possible and desirable. But for many...

Locked up then locked out: how NZ’s bank rules make life for ex-prisoners even harder

By Victoria Stace

People coming out of prison in New Zealand face multiple hurdles reintegrating into society starting with one of the most fundamental elements of modern life: getting a bank account. Not having a bank account can make it...

As Dutton champions nuclear power, Indigenous artists recall the profound loss of land and life that came from it

By Josephine Goldman

Opposition Leader Peter Duttons promise to power Australia with nuclear energy has been described by experts as a costly mirage that risks postponing the clean energy transition. Beyond this, however, the Coalitions...

How can Mark Carney reduce violent crime in Canada? Through prevention and youth outreach

By Jeffrey Bradley Et Al

Newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney and the governing federal Liberals must work to reverse the trends in rising violent crime. Canada needs a federal minister with clear responsibility for the prevention of violent...

How your mouth could be killing your heart

By Steven W. Kerrigan

The mouth is often described as a window to overall health and for good reason. A growing body of research reveals a significant link between poor dental hygiene and cardiovascular disease. While these two areas of health...

Stuck in a creativity slump at work? Here are some surprising ways to get your spark back

By Poornika Ananth

The latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universes movie slate, Captain America: Brave New World, arrived earlier this year with the hopes of continuing the legacy of the beloved sub-franchise. But the film struggled to...

Burkina Faso and Mali’s fabulous flora: new plant life record released

By Cyrille Chatelain Et Al

The Illustrated Flora of Burkina Faso and Mali is the first comprehensive documentation of the remarkable plant diversity in these two west African countries. Written in French, the book is the outcome of decades of...

Tiny technology that can find pollution in South Africa’s water and trap it

By Philiswa Nomngongo

Nanotechnology is the use of materials that are one-billionth of a metre (a nanometre) in size. One of its potential uses is to clean up whatever is contaminating water supplies. Analytical chemist Philiswa Nomngongo, a...

Ukraine minerals deal: the idea that natural resource extraction can build peace has been around for decades

By Bridget Storrie

Ukraine has finally signed its minerals agreement with the US. The deal states that Washington will eventually receive a share of the profits from the sale of Ukrainian natural resources, providing an economic incentive to...

Why Donald Trump’s trade tariffs are a threat to global food security

By Lotanna Emediegwu

Donald Trumps tariffs will make many things more expensive for his fellow US citizens. The price of imported cars, building materials and some tech will go up and so will the cost of the food on American dining tables....

From COVID to cancer: Why Canada’s RNA vaccine leadership matters more than ever

By Anna Blakney Et Al

As the world marks World Immunization Week, attention turns once again to the lifesaving power of vaccines. Amid headlines about rising cases of measles, falling vaccination rates and growing vaccine hesitancy, a quieter...

The EU has banned BPAs: here’s what you need to know about this common, toxic compound

By Gumersindo Feijoo Costa

The European Union has banned the use of bisphenol A (BPA). This came into effect with Regulation 2024/3190 in late 2024, but it took over 20 years of scientific study to cut out this silent toxin. BPA slowly enters our...

From the Chinese Exclusion Act to pro-Palestinian activists: The evolution of politically motivated deportations

By Rick Baldoz

The recent deportation orders targeting foreign students in the U.S. have prompted a heated debate about the legality of these actions. The Trump administration made no secret that many individuals were facing removal...

In the $250B influencer industry, being a hater can be the only way to rein in bad behavior

By Jessica Maddox Et Al

Since 2020, content creator Remi Bader had accumulated millions of TikTok followers by offering her opinions on the fits of popular clothing brands as a plus-size woman. In 2023, however, Bader appeared noticeably thinner....

AI is giving a boost to efforts to monitor health via radar

By Chandler Bauder Et Al

If you wanted to check someones pulse from across the room, for example to remotely monitor an elderly relative, how could you do it? You might think its impossible, because common health-monitoring devices such as...

Forensics tool ‘reanimates’ the ‘brains’ of AIs that fail in order to understand what went wrong

By David Oygenblik Et Al

From drones delivering medical supplies to digital assistants performing everyday tasks, AI-powered systems are becoming increasingly embedded in everyday life. The creators of these innovations promise transformative...

What is a downburst? These winds can be as destructive as tornadoes − we recreate them to test building designs

By Amal Elawady Et Al

From a distance, a downburst can look like a torrent of heavy rain. But at ground level, its behavior can be far more destructive. When a downbursts winds hit the ground, they shoot out horizontally in all directions,...

How rising wages for construction workers are shifting the foundations of the housing market

By Bahaa Chammout Et Al

Construction costs have surged in recent years, pushing homeownership further out of reach for many Americans. But this isnt a new concern: In 1978, the U.S. Government Accountability Office warned that rising costs were...

Major survey finds most people use AI regularly at work – but almost half admit to doing so inappropriately

By Nicole Gillespie Et Al

Have you ever used ChatGPT to draft a work email? Perhaps to summarise a report, research a topic or analyse data in a spreadsheet? If so, you certainly arent alone. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly...

Yes, government influences wages – but not just in the way you might think

By David Peetz

Can the government actually make a difference to the wages Australians earn? A lot of attention always falls on the governments submission to the Fair Work Commissions annual wage review, which this year called for a real...

Sorry gamers, Nintendo’s hefty Switch 2 price tag signals the new normal – and it might still go up

By Ben Egliston Et Al

Last week, Nintendo announced the June 5 release of its long anticipated Switch 2. But the biggest talking point wasnt the consoles launch titles or features. At US$449 in the United States, and A$699 in Australia, many...

Better cleaning of hospital equipment could cut patient infections by one-third – and save money

By Brett Mitchell Et Al

Hospital-acquired infections are infections patients didnt have when they were admitted to hospital. The most common include wound infections after surgery, urinary tract infections and pneumonia. These can have a big...

Drug pollution in water is making salmon take more risks – new research

By Jack Brand Et Al

Out of sight, out of mind is how we often treat what is flushed down our toilets. But the drugs we take, from anxiety medications to antibiotics, dont simply vanish after leaving our bodies. Many are not fully removed by...

Trump tariff backflip brings a US trade war with China into the crosshairs

By Jonathan Este

You have to marvel at Donald Trumps prescience. After his announcement of Americas new tariffs regime on April 2, liberation day, the stock markets plummeted, causing faint hearts around the world to quail. Nerves...

Lab-grown meat: you may find it icky, but it could drive forward medical research

By James Hague

Lab-grown meat causes heated debates. Proponents see benefits for the climate and animal welfare. Opponents worry about a Frankenstein food they regard as risky and unnatural. Whatever your opinion, the technology...

How trustworthy is your fitness tracker score?

By Cailbhe Doherty

Millions of people now start their day with a number a readiness score, a body battery level or a measure of strain delivered by the wearable device on their wrist or finger. But how much trust should we place in these...

Why financial hardship is more likely if you’re disabled or sick

By William E. Donald

If you have a long-term health condition or youre a disabled person in the UK, you might be able to claim a benefit called personal independence payment (Pip). As the name suggests, Pip is designed to help with the...

What the spiralling trade war means for relations between the US and China

By Tom Harper

Donald Trump has partially walked back on his so-called liberation day tariffs on nearly all US imports after fears mounted that the move would result in a global recession and much higher borrowing costs for the US...

South African court said no to new coal-fired power: what’s behind the ruling

By Melanie Murcott

Three South African environmental and climate justice organisations took the South African government to court in November 2021, to challenge the authorisation of new coal-fired power as part of the countrys energy mix....

Trump’s nomination for NASA leader boasts business and commercial spaceflight experience during a period of uncertainty for the agency

By Wendy Whitman Cobb

Jared Isaacman, billionaire, CEO and nominee to become the next NASA administrator, faced questions on April 9, 2025, from members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation during his confirmation...

Fill-in-the-blank training primes AI to interpret health data from smartwatches and fitness trackers

By Eloy Geenjaar

The human body constantly generates a variety of signals that can be measured from outside the body with wearable devices. These bio-signals ranging from heart rate to sleep state and blood oxygen levels can indicate...

China’s new underwater tool cuts deeps, exposing vulnerability of vital network of subsea cables

By John Calabrese

Chinese researchers have unveiled a new deep-sea tool capable of cutting through the worlds most secure subsea cables and it has many in the West feeling a little jittery. The development, first revealed in February 2025...

The tobacco lobby claims vaping is displacing youth smoking – a close look at the evidence tells another story

By Sam Egger Et Al

E-cigarette companies, including giants such as British American Tobacco, have actively lobbied governments in New Zealand and Australia to weaken existing vape regulations while preventing the introduction of stricter...

We combed through old botanical surveys to track how plants on Australia’s islands are changing

By David Coleman Et Al

More than 8,000 continental islands sit just off the coast of Australia, many of them uninhabited and unspoiled. For thousands of species, these patches of habitat offer refuge from the threats they face on the mainland....

What’s the difference between baking powder and baking soda? It’s subtle, but significant

By Nathan Kilah

There is something special about sharing baked goods with family, friends and colleagues. But Ill never forget the disappointment of serving my colleagues rhubarb muffins that had failed to rise. They were dense, rubbery...

Every generation thinks they had it the toughest, but for Gen Z, they’re probably right

By Intifar Chowdhury

Every generation thinks they had it tough, but evidence suggests young Australians today might have a case for saying theyve drawn the short straw. Compared with young adults two or three decades ago, todays 1835-year-olds...

The history of ‘common sense’ matters when caring for our common home

By Barbara Leckie

In recent years, the idea of common sense has again catapulted to prominence in the conservative political landscape. From United States President Donald Trumps call for a revolution of common sense and his references to...

Has Donald Trump been outfoxed by Putin and Zelensky?

By Jonathan Este

Donald Trump likes to use the phone. In his (ghostwritten) bestseller, The Art of the Deal, he talks of making between 50 and 100 calls during the average working day and then going home and picking up where he left off....

Canada’s economic vulnerabilites show why it must invest in the wealth of local communities

By Audrey Jamal Et Al

Five years after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on March 11, 2020, Canada now faces a new challenge unprecedented economic pressure from its closest trading partner, the United States....

Britain has almost 1 million young people not in work or education – here’s what evidence shows can change that

By Peter Urwin

Keir Starmer says the current benefits system is unsustainable, unfair and needs changing to avoid a wasted generation of young people who are not in education, employment or training (Neet). The government is concerned...

Turkey: a favourable international climate is spurring Erdoğan’s crackdown on democracy

By Massimo D'Angelo

The Turkish judiciary has finally succeeded in sidelining Istanbuls mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, at the fourth attempt. On the morning of March 19, the 53-year-old posted a video on social media announcing that police had...

A brief guide to vitamin and mineral supplements – when too much of a good thing can become toxic

By Dipa Kamdar

Around half of UK adults currently take a food supplement but vitamins and minerals are usually only needed in small amounts and too much of a good thing can be bad for you. Heres what you need to know about the benefits...

Glastonbury is as popular than ever, but complaints about the lineup reveal its generational challenge

By Adrian York

Unless youve been hiding under a rock since 1970 you will be aware of the five-day Glastonbury festival held every June (apart from fallow years to rest the land and the organisers), near Pilton in Somerset. Glastonbury is...

Thousands of satellites are due to burn up in the atmosphere every year – damaging the ozone layer and changing the climate

By Ian Williams Et Al

The worlds first artificial satellite, the Soviet Unions Sputnik 1, was launched in October 1957. Just three months later, it fell out of orbit. As Sputnik hit the upper atmosphere at incredible speed, the friction would...

Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State under emergency: sending in the army isn’t the answer

By Al Chukwuma Okoli

President Bola Tinubu recently declared a state of emergency in Nigerias oil-rich Rivers State, in the countrys south-south region. Prior to this decision, governance in Rivers State was practically paralysed as a result...

China Rejects Tariffs, Blames U.S. for Fentanyl Crisis Amid Trade Dispute

China has pushed back against the United States decision to impose punitive tariffs over the ongoing fentanyl crisis, saying the responsibility lies squarely with Washington. During a regular press briefing on Tuesday,...

Nissan Cuts 11,000 Jobs as New CEO Targets Profit Over Volume Amid Sales Slump

10:24 AM| Business

Nissan Motor (OTC:NSANY) announced on Tuesday that it will slash 11,000 additional jobs and significantly reduce production as part of a sweeping cost-cutting strategy aimed at reviving the struggling Japanese automaker....

Renault Hit by €2.2B Loss from Nissan’s Restructuring Impact

10:22 AM| Business

Renault Group (EPA:RENA) announced a projected 2.2 billion ($2.44 billion) hit to its Q1 earnings due to Nissans (OTC:NSANY) ongoing restructuring efforts. The French automaker, which holds a 35.71% stake in Nissan, said...

Zelenskiy Insists on Putin’s Presence at Turkey Peace Talks Amid Trump’s Mediation Push

10:20 AM| Politics

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will only attend peace talks in Istanbul if Russian President Vladimir Putin is also present, signaling Ukraines firm stance on direct negotiations. Zelenskiys adviser Mykhailo...

Trump’s “Unification” Comment Spurs Taiwan Concerns Amid U.S.-China Trade Talks

10:01 AM| Politics

U.S. President Donald Trumps recent remark about unification during comments on the U.S.-China trade deal has sparked unease in Taiwan, prompting clarifications from U.S. officials. While praising a temporary truce in the...

SoftBank Returns to Profit With AI Bets and Telecom Boost

09:48 AM| Business

Japans SoftBank Group (TYO:9984) posted its first annual profit in four years, reporting 1.15 trillion yen ($7.78 billion) for the fiscal year ending March, a significant turnaround from last years 227.6 billion yen loss....

Silver Soars as US-China Trade Truce Sparks Bullish Sentiment

08:03 AM| Insights & Views

Silvergained sharply as US-China trade tension eased. It hit ahigh of $33.23and is currently trading around $33.18. In May 2025, the gold-silver ratio stood at more than 100:1, showing that silver is undervalued...

Strategy's Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Bet Pays Off

05:23 AM| Insights & Views Digital Currency

May 5 through May 11, 2025, Strategy (previously MicroStrategy) purchased 13,390 Bitcoin at $1.34 billion on an average cost basis of $99,856 per BTC. The purchase, via the companys at-the-market equity plans, brought...

Trump Begins Middle East Trip with Major Investment Talks and Arms Deals

04:37 AM| Politics

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to begin a high-profile four-day visit to the Gulf region, starting in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. The trip, focused on economic partnerships rather than regional conflicts, comes amid...

Top Stories

AI Revolution Series

Being honest about using AI at work makes people trust you less, research finds

By Oliver Schilke Et Al - 10:25 AM| Insights & Views Technology

Whether youre using AI to write cover letters, grade papers or draft ad campaigns, you might want to think twice about telling others. That simple act of disclosure can make people trust you less, our new peer-reviewed...

AI Revolution Series

Predictive policing AI is on the rise − making it accountable to the public could curb its harmful effects

By Maria Lungu - 10:25 AM| Insights & Views Technology

The 2002 sci-fi thriller Minority Report depicted a dystopian future where a specialized police unit was tasked with arresting people for crimes they had not yet committed. Directed by Steven Spielberg and based on a short...

No more illusions: what civil society must do now to defend Indonesia’s future

By Prodita Sabarini - 10:27 AM| Insights & Views Politics

In 2034, the unified Republic of Indonesia splintered into independent states led by monarchs as the government collapsed under ecological, financial and political crises. Civil society was crushed, eliminating peoples...

As Warren Buffett prepares to retire, does his investing philosophy have a future?

By Angel Zhong - 10:31 AM| Insights & Views Business

Warren Buffett, the 94-year-old investing legend and chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, has announced plans to step down at the end of this year. His departure will mark the end of an era for value investing, an...

How did sport become so popular? The ancient history of a modern obsession

By Konstantine Panegyres - 10:32 AM| Insights & Views Sports

Its almost impossible to go a day without seeing or hearing about sport. Walk around any city or town and you will almost always catch a glimpse of people playing sports in teams or participating solo. Turn on the TV or...

Global Geopolitics Series

Why Zelensky – not Trump – may have ‘won’ the US-Ukraine minerals deal

By Eve Warburton Et Al - 10:31 AM| Insights & Views Politics

Last week, the Trump administration signed a deal with Ukraine that gives it privileged access to Ukraines natural resources. Some news outlets described the deal as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky caving to US...

US under Trump Series

Trump’s Ukraine mineral deal finally lands as US economy shivers

By Rachael Jolley - 07:18 AM| Insights & Views Politics

Donald Trump promised he could sort out a peace deal for the Ukraine war in 24 hours. It still hasnt happened. Instead the US administration has taken 100 days just to sign a mineral deal with Ukraine. This agreement will...

Whether GDP swings up or down, there are limits to what it says about the economy and your place in it

By Sophie Mitra - 07:18 AM| Insights & Views Economy

The Bureau of Economic Analysis released the latest U.S. gross domestic product data on April 30. In the first three months of 2025, it said, GDP contracted by 0.3%. The GDP growth rate captures the pace at which the total...

Some ‘Star Wars’ stories have already become reality

By Daniel B. Oerther Et Al - 07:19 AM| Insights & Views Entertainment

Just 48 short years ago, movie director George Lucas used the phrase A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away as the opening to the first Star Wars movie, later labeled Episode IV: A New Hope. But at least four important...

South Africa’s shift from coal to renewables: how it’s going

By Nqobile Xaba - 07:19 AM| Insights & Views Economy

Just over 74% of South Africas electricity still comes from burning coal. In 2021, the country negotiated the Just Energy Transition Partnership with Germany, the UK, France, the US and the European Union. They committed...

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Economy

European Stocks Steady Amid Earnings Reports and Inflation Data; Oil Dips on Inventory Rise

European equity markets remained largely flat Wednesday as investors digested fresh corporate earnings and inflation data. Germanys DAX rose 0.3%, Frances CAC 40 held steady, and the UKs FTSE 100 slipped 0.1%. Markets have...

Gold Prices Dip as Easing US-China Tensions and Soft CPI Weigh on Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Wednesday, pressured by improving US-China trade relations and weaker-than-expected US inflation data. Spot gold dropped 0.7% to $3,228.95 per ounce, while June gold futures fell...

U.S.-China Trade Uncertainty Threatens Soybean Exports and Farm Income

U.S. soybean exports could drop by 20% and farmer incomes may take a major hit if the U.S.-China trade dispute isnt resolved soon, according to agribusiness consultancy AgResource. Despite a temporary truce in the trade...

South Korea Unveils $3.25B Support Plan for SMEs Facing U.S. Tariff Risks

South Korea has announced a comprehensive support package to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) potentially impacted by newly proposed U.S. tariffs. The government said on Wednesday the aid will total 4.6...

Australian Wages Rise in Q1 as RBA Eyes Potential Rate Cut

Australian wages rose 0.9% in the March quarter, slightly surpassing expectations, driven mainly by one-off government awards in childcare and aged care, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Annual...

Politics

Mukesh Ambani to Meet Trump and Qatar’s Emir in Doha Amid Strengthening Global Ties

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries (NSE:RELI), is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump and Qatars Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in Doha on Wednesday, according to sources cited by...

Israel Warns Yemen Ports as Houthis Fire Missile Amid Gulf Tour

Israel issued evacuation alerts on Wednesday for three key ports in YemenRas Issa, Hodeidah, and Salifciting missile threats from the Iran-backed Houthi group. The warning came shortly after Israel said it had intercepted...

Vietnam Cracks Down on Counterfeits Amid US Trade Talks

Vietnams Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the countrys anti-counterfeit task force to intensify efforts against fake goods, trade fraud, and smuggling, amid growing pressure from the United States over trade...

Trump Begins Gulf Tour with Surprise Syria Sanctions Lift, Major Gulf Investment Deals

U.S. President Donald Trump kicked off a high-profile visit to the Gulf region on Wednesday with a controversial move to lift all U.S. sanctions on Syrias Islamist-led government. The announcement came during a speech in...

Trump Approval Rises as Recession Worries Ease, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Shows

President Donald Trumps approval rating rose to 44% this week, up from 42% in late April, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The uptick comes as Americans express fewer concerns about the economy and the likelihood of...

Science

Kennedy Sets September Deadline to Uncover Autism Causes Amid Controversy

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a bold plan to identify the cause of autism by September 2025. Speaking at a cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump, Kennedy declared a global...

AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Gets US Approval for Bladder Cancer Treatment

AstraZenecas drug Imfinzi (NASDAQ: AZN) has received U.S. approval to treat adult patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, a significant advancement in cancer therapy. The approval allows Imfinzi to be used in...

Sanofi’s New Hemophilia Drug Qfitlia Gains FDA Approval with Breakthrough Bimonthly Dosing

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Qfitlia, a groundbreaking hemophilia treatment by French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi (NASDAQ: SNY). Designed for patients aged 12 and older with hemophilia A or B,...

FDA Vaccine Chief Peter Marks Resigns Amid Controversy Over Transparency

Peter Marks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) top vaccine official, has resigned after reportedly being forced out by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), according to The Wall Street Journal....

Museums have tons of data, and AI could make it more accessible − but standardizing and organizing it across fields won’t be easy

Ice cores in freezers, dinosaurs on display, fish in jars, birds in boxes, human remains and ancient artifacts from long gone civilizations that few people ever see museum collections are filled with all this and more....

Technology

Foxconn Q1 Profit Surges 72% on AI Server Demand Amid Trade Uncertainty

Taiwans Foxconn, the worlds largest contract electronics manufacturer, is expected to report a 72% surge in first-quarter net profit, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence servers. According to a consensus...

Chinese Chipmaker SiCarrier Targets $2.8B Funding Amid Huawei Ties and Rising Ambitions

SiCarrier, a state-owned Chinese semiconductor equipment startup backed by Shenzhen, is seeking to raise $2.8 billion in one of the largest yuan-denominated fundraisings of the year. Founded in 2021, the company has gained...

NVIDIA Stock Soars on AI Deals During Trump’s Middle East Trip

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares surged 5.5% midday Tuesday following CEO Jensen Huangs participation in U.S. President Donald Trumps high-profile visit to the Middle East. The trip has already delivered major wins for the AI...

UN Urges Global Action on Autonomous Weapons Amid AI Arms Race

Nations are convening at the United Nations to revive efforts to regulate autonomous weapons powered by artificial intelligence, amid growing concern over their rapid use in global conflicts like Ukraine and Gaza. The...

China Accelerates Humanoid Robot Development to Tackle Labor Woes and Global Competition

In a Shanghai warehouse, Chinese startup AgiBot is training humanoid robots to perform everyday tasks like folding clothes and making sandwiches. Operating 17 hours a day, the site collects crucial data to enhance the...
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