Smartphone app changes learning for Uganda’s visually impaired students Posted September 3, 2024 Access to braille texts remains a major challenge for many visually impaired students in Africa. Slow progress in the advancement of assistive te…
Plant or Paint? The London rooftops transformed to combat heatwaves Posted September 2, 2024 A study by climate researchers at University College London has found that green roofs planted on the top of buildings are effective at cooling temperatures during the day, but th…
Hong Kong hits back at Italy’s protest against fencer Cheung’s win with posts on pineapple pizza Posted September 1, 2024 Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka-long’s victory over Italy’s Filippo Macchi at the Paris Olympics has sparked an exchange of insults on social media, with Cheung’s supporters celebratin…
TikTok agrees to withdraw rewards feature after EU raised concerns about potential online addiction Posted August 31, 2024 TikTok has agreed to withdraw a rewards feature that raised concerns about its potential to encourage excessive screen time, particularly among children, the Euro…
Biodiverse ‘Wind Cave’ receives World Heritage status Posted August 30, 2024 One of the most biodiverse caves in the world has recently received UNESCO World Heritage status. Tourists and scientists alike are celebrating the news as Bosnia…
Korean Air says turbulence is knocking instant noodles off its economy menu Posted August 29, 2024 Turbulence is knocking a beloved instant noodle offering off Korean Air's economy menu. Cups of Shin Ramyun instant noodles, a favorite among Korean Air travel…
Mind-bending optical illusions at new London museum Posted August 28, 2024 A new museum has opened in London promising visitors one of the best selfie experiences in the capital. The Paradox Museum specializes in special effects and mind-boggl…
They expected an Olympic boon, but some Paris businesses experienced an Olympic tourism bust Posted August 27, 2024 On a typical summer day, tourists flock to the historic Marais district of Paris, wandering through charming medieval lanes dotted with ultra-chic boutiques, gazi…
Midwest sees surge in calls to poison control centers amid bumper crop of wild mushrooms Posted August 26, 2024 The warm, soggy summer across much of the Midwest has produced a bumper crop of wild mushrooms—and a surge in calls to poison control centers. At the Minnesota…
White House says no need to restrict “open-source” artificial intelligence—at least for now Posted August 25, 2024 The White House is coming out in favor of “open-source” artificial intelligence (AI) technology, arguing in a report that there’s no need right now for restrictions on companies m…