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An anonymous reader shares a report: In 2021, Google set a lofty goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. Yet in the years since then, the company has moved in the opposite direction as it invests in energy-intensive artificial intelligence. In its latest sustainability report, Google said its carbon emissions had increased 51% between 2019 and 2024. New research aims to debunk even...
Whether you’re looking for whisper-quiet wheels or the most durable of hard-shells, here are WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler’s essential carry-on bags.
A chatbot designed to avoid anthropomorphism offers a compelling glimpse into the future of human-to-AI relationships.
I’m not sure there is anything more terrifying than chatting to parents at the school gates – then lying awake at night reliving my most embarrassing moments
The importance of 31 December is well documented, but no one ever talks about the angst of 22 July. Or 23, or 25, depending on where you live. But while the date may vary, the bittersweet feelings are surely universal. The end of the...
Ever wish you could smash a tablet and smart speaker together? These devices offer the best of both.
Earth’s atmosphere now has more carbon dioxide in it than it has in millions — and possibly tens of millions — of years, according to data released last month by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and scientists at the University of California San Diego. From a report: For the first time, global average concentrations of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas emitted as a byproduct...
While the city offers the best average salaries for software developers, its high cost of living means those who choose to work there can afford fewer luxuries.
To better understand human cognition, scientists trained a large language model on 10 million psychology experiment questions. It now answers questions much like we do.
Unusual burial of man, thought to have been a potter, in sealed vessel may have helped DNA survive past four millennia
A man whose bones were shaped by a lifetime of hard labour more than 4,500 years ago has become the first ancient Egyptian to have his entire genetic code read and analysed by scientists.
The skeleton of the man, who lived at the dawn of the Age of the Pyramids, was recovered...
Research finds that the higher the levels of air pollution in a region, the more cancer-promoting mutations are present
Air pollution has been linked to a swathe of lung cancer-driving DNA mutations, in a landmark study of people diagnosed with the disease despite never having smoked tobacco.
The findings from an investigation into cancer patients around the world helps explain why...
The latest wave of premium airport lounges are harder to get into, but for big-spending business travelers, no amenity is off the table.
With a rise in “semiprivate” carriers, new booking tech, and commercial airline partnerships, it’s never been easier to fly private.
With hybrid lifestyles now the norm, business trips have become more intentional, more mobile, and surprisingly more restorative.
The UK government is preparing new legislation to address undersea cable sabotage as current laws are proving inadequate for modern threats. Ministry of Defence parliamentary under-secretary Luke Pollard told lawmakers yesterday that the Submarine Telegraph Act of 1885, which imposes 1,000 pound ($1,370) fines, “does seem somewhat out of step with the modern-day risk.” The government’s...
RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisory board could stop recommending some routine childhood immunizations, leaving insurers to decide whether to still cover them. For now, most are remaining tight-lipped.
Bytes Technology Group’s share price declined by over 29% on Wednesday after issuing a notice to shareholders hours before it was due to hold its annual general meeting.
Research could help cut energy use and is latest example of AI being used for advances in materials science
AI-engineered paint could reduce the sweltering urban heat island effect in cities and cut air-conditioning bills, scientists have claimed, as machine learning accelerates the creation of new materials for everything from electric motors to carbon capture.
Materials experts have used...
These may be entry-level hearing aids, but they’re still serious contenders.
Microsoft is kicking off its fiscal year by firing thousands of employees in the largest round of layoffs since 2023, the company confirmed Wednesday. From a report: In an ongoing effort to streamline its workforce, Microsoft said that as much as 4%, or roughly 9,100, of the company’s employees could be affected by Wednesday’s layoffs. The move follows two waves of layoffs in May and June,...
The weird, wonderful world of MagSafe accessories can make your smartphone feel modular. These are our favorites.
The company has devoted resources to autonomous driving rather than developing new models to attract car buyers.