Life
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Residues from day-to-day drugs are polluting the world's rivers
Researchers from the University of York in the UK have identified 61 chemical compounds that pollute rivers
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Italy woos UNESCO with 'magical' espresso coffee rite
Italy's espresso is a prized social and cultural ritual the country considers a national heritage worthy of UNESCO status
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Oscars adds 'fan favourite' prize voted by Twitter
As Oscars voters have increasingly drifted away from more mainstream fare, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has toyed with various reforms to boost the ceremony's popularity
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Great Barrier Reef: Cooler temperatures could reduce the threat of mass bleaching
The coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef are vulnerable to global warming. But the recent drop in atmospheric temperatures observed in this region could help delay bleaching
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Deepfake democracy: South Korean presidential race candidate goes virtual for votes
Armed with hours of specially-recorded footage of opposition People Power Party candidate Yoon Suk-yeol, his team has created a digital avatar of the frontrunner—and set "AI Yoon" loose on the campaign trail ahead of a March 9 election
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Kanye West documentary-maker 'disappointed' by Netflix editing row
Clarence "Coodie" Simmons had gone to significant lengths to ensure West was happy, scrapping plans to first release the footage back in 2005
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Could stress caused by extreme weather events make us age more quickly?
Previous research involving humans has shown that extreme weather events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, tsunamis or large fires can lead to significant post-traumatic stress
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Gen Z wants their employers to help them manage their finances
Gen Z is not turning to a banker for advice. Many would like their employers to offer resources to help them better manage their finances
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YouTube woos creators to fend off competition
The video-sharing platform is investing in short-form and live video, along with tools to help creators make money and produce fresh content, according to chief product officer Neal Mohan
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The Royal Shakespeare Company is looking to TikTok to woo young spectators
The prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company has decided to team up with the Chinese application in the hopes of winning over a younger audience
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From CryptoPunks to Bored Ape Yacht Club, avatars are proving a hit in the NFT market
Collections of the kind are legion in the world of NFT avatars. New ones seem to spring up every day