Bayer’s Essure contraceptive device did not harm women, judge finds
More than 1,000 Australian women suffering from chronic pelvic pain and abnormal bleeding have lost their class action against pharmaceutical…
European countries suspend decisions on Syrian asylum after Assad’s ouster
Britain, Germany, France, Italy and several other European countries said they would freeze all pending asylum claims by Syrians, days…
Social media is becoming smaller and more insidious
In 2024, social media will become small. Not a small influence, of course. As the United States faces an election…
A dangerous new home for online extremism
Can you imagine what a digital white ethnostate or cyber-caliphate might look like? Having spent much of my career within…
The whole story of how humans evolved from great apes
More than 2 million years ago, a mutation reduced the power of chewing muscles in human ancestors. This could indicate…
The $60 billion potential hidden in your discarded gadgets
Recycling is important, yes. But it is also completely insufficient to satisfy our needs. We tend to consider it the…
These stem cell treatments are worth millions. Donors are paid $200
“If you’re a student and living on a $700 monthly budget, an extra $200 is a good fit,” Bernow says.…
Because footballers train in the dark
“The interesting thing is that they didn’t just change the light levels, but also the specific quality and waves of…
How Google’s quantum chip tackled a 10-sectillion-year problem
Google has announced the development of its new quantum computing chip, Willow. The company said Willow can solve mathematical problems…
GM sells stake in Ultium Cells joint venture battery plant
Short dive: General Motors has entered into a non-binding agreement to sell its stake in the Ultium Cells electric vehicle…