Thanks to a $1 billion gift, most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition Posted August 3, 2024 Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition thanks to a $1 billion gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies. Starting in the fall, the donation will …
As AI booms, Google’s having a hard time slashing its emissions Posted August 2, 2024 Three years ago, Google set an ambitious plan to address climate change by going “net zero,” meaning it would release no more climate-changing gasses into the air than it removes,…
Japan issues new yen banknotes packed with 3D hologram technology to fight counterfeiting Posted August 1, 2024 Japan issued its first new banknotes in two decades on July 3, yen packed with 3D hologram technology to fight counterfeiting. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pra…
The Herds will see over a hundred cardboard animal puppets travel across Africa and Europe to highlight climate change Posted July 31, 2024 In April 2025, a herd of animals will travel from Central Africa to the northern tip of Norway—drawing attention to climate change. Forced out of their natural habitats due to …
Efforts to save Hong Kong’s disappearing neon signs Posted July 30, 2024 The lights are turning off in Hong Kong. The once spectacular neon hustle and bustle is now much reduced. Safety and regulations mean many shops and businesses have taken down …
‘Lab-grown’ meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect Posted July 29, 2024 Before Florida’s ban on “lab-grown” meat went into effect, one manufacturer had hosted a last hurrah with a cultivated meat-tasting party in Miam…
Millions in Nigeria have little to no electricity, straining businesses and public services Posted July 28, 2024 About half of Nigeria’s more than 200 million people are hooked up to a national electricity grid that can't provide sufficient daily electricity to most of those…
California considers unique safety regulations for AI companies, but faces tech firm opposition Posted July 27, 2024 California lawmakers are considering legislation that would require artificial intelligence companies to test their systems and add safety measures so they can't be potentially ma…
Cutting-edge technology on show at Euro 2024 is changing the face of soccer Posted July 26, 2024 From smart-enabled match balls and artificial intelligence to cryogenic recovery chambers, soccer is being transformed by the cutting-edge technology available to…
Swedes take a new step in parental leave. Grandparents can now get paid to take care of grandkids Posted July 25, 2024 Sweden launched a groundbreaking new law on July 1 that allows grandparents to step in and get paid parental leave while taking care of their grandchildren for up…