The first dog-fox hybrid points to the growing risk to wild animals of domestic species

Next time you see a fox when out walking with your dog, pause for a moment and ponder their relatedness. Dogs and foxes are distinct but distantly related canine species. Until recently, scientists thought it was impossible for them to breed. However, the discovery of a dog-fox hybrid in Brazil suggests that The Fox and […]

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We cracked how gravity affects it – here’s what it means for our understanding of the universe

A substance called antimatter is at the heart of one of the greatest mysteries of the universe. We know that every particle has an antimatter companion that is virtually identical to itself, but with the opposite charge. When a particle and its antiparticle meet, they annihilate each other – disappearing in a burst of light. […]

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We used machine learning to show where and why they happen

Building collapses have become a major menace in Lagos, Nigeria. Lagos is the business hub of the country and has its largest seaport and airport. With an estimated population of 15.4 million, it is the largest city in sub-Saharan Africa and the second largest in Africa after Cairo. The city has two distinct geographical areas: […]

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Driverless cars could be a revolution for people with disabilities – but they also have good reason to be worried

Like it or not, driverless cars will start to appear on our roads in the not too distant future. In theory, fully autonomous driverless vehicles will offer huge advantages to people with disabilities. Too often, people with disabilities face multiple problems while using public transport. They often need to rely on friends and relatives for […]

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unusual finds by South African farmer add to space rock heritage

Meteorites – fragments of rock that have fallen to Earth from space in spectacularly fiery meteors – have been the subject of public fascination, awe, myths and even religious worship for thousands of years. In recent decades they’ve become a cosmic Rosetta Stone for scientists investigating the birth throes of our solar system and the […]

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Marriott first W Hotel in Saudi Arabia

Marriott first W Hotel will be a futuristic ski resort adjacent to its NEOM family in the Tabuk region, in Saudi Arabia. Marriott’s W two hotels will occupy the futuristic ski resort of the NEOM mountains, Trojena., located northwest of Saudi Arabia. Chadi Hauch of Middle East Marriott International said: “W Hotels continues to redefine […]

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Girls avoid internet due to abuse and bias, report warns

Deeply entrenched gender norms, biases and perceptions are affecting the ability of girls and young women to use the internet, influencing their online activity and hurting their access to information and work, a new report has found. A survey of more than 10,000 users aged 14-21, and their parents, in over half a dozen […]

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Israeli tech company honored in New York for peace-focused AI

An Israeli high-tech company was honored last week for its work applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to the field of global conflict resolution. Project Didi, a ‘peace-tech’ company headquartered in Petah Tikva, received a special commendation from the Kluz Prize for Peace, a project launched last year to “identify and support groundbreaking initiatives […]

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Does AI have a right to free speech? Only if it supports our right to free thought

The world has witnessed breathtaking advances in generative artificial intelligence (AI), with ChatGPT being one of the best known examples. To prevent harm and misuse of the technology, politicians are now considering regulating AI. Yet they face an overlooked barrier: AI may have a right to free speech. Under international law, humans possess an inviolable […]

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