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Synthetic data could ease people’s concerns about privacy breaches. But who gets to create it?
Maria Lucia Passador, Bocconi University For the past decade, most public debates about data have revolved around a…
Was Venezuela struck by an earthquake ‘doublet’? Here’s what we know so far
Debris after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, June 24 2026 Mark Quigley, The University of Melbourne…
Singapore Airlines to Add Services Across Europe, Launch New Flights to Madrid in October 2026
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will progressively increase the frequencies on flights between Singapore and Manchester, Milan, Munich, and London…
Sensors beneath the mattress shed light on sleep
Today’s sleep diagnostics are complex and often unrepresentative of real-life sleep conditions. The Swiss health start-up Undae Science…
Age verification online can be done safely and privately. Here’s how
Richard Williams/Unsplash Marten Risius, The University of Queensland and Johannes Sedlmeir, University of Münster Online chat service Discord…
Uri Poliavich on Responsibility, Risk, and Continuity
Speed tends to steal the spotlight these days. Risk feels glamorous as long as it sparkles. And continuity?…
I’m walking here! A new model maps foot traffic in New York City
The first complete charting of foot traffic in any US city can be used for infrastructure decisions and…
This is what the new frontier of AI-powered financial inclusion looks like
Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI can turn vast, complex data into tailored financial insights, offering services such…
Skills development is critical to bridging the global digital talent gap
Skills development is essential to keep the global workforce relevant. The conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) is often…
Australia’s social media ban is now in force. Other countries are closely watching what happens
Sanket Mishra/Unsplash Lisa M. Given, RMIT University After months of anticipation and debate, Australia’s social media ban is…
What Is The Point In Making Points?
Because, polygons, they are not. If your best architects and engineers spend more time debugging than designing, you…
We must empower local leaders to meet global goals – here’s why
Cities drive over 80% of global gross domestic product and innovation – yet their leaders still lack a…
Op-shopping, worm farms and cornstarch blood bags: how Australian theatre is staging a greener future
Grace Nye-Butler, Griffith University Theatre has long gathered and connected communities through story and shared experience. The performing…
Jane Goodall, the gentle disrupter whose research on chimpanzees redefined what it meant to be human
Jane Goodall appears on stage at 92NY in New York on Oct. 1, 2023. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP Mireya Mayor,…
Charlie Kirk’s assassination is the latest act of political violence in a febrile United States
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk hands out hats at Utah Valley University, where he was later shot and killed.…
US bombs Iran’s nuclear sites: What led to Trump pulling the trigger – and what happens next?
US President Donald Trump addresses the nation on Iran strikes on June 21, 2025. Carlos Barria/AFP via Getty…
Can Pope Leo Keep U.S. Citizenship?
He now leads a sovereign nation, Vatican City, and the U.S. State Department says that for an American…
Pope Leo XIV: Why the College of Cardinals chose the Chicago native and Augustinian to lead the church after Francis
When the 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on May 8, 2025, appeared on the main balcony of St.…
Vancouver SUV attack exposes crowd management falldowns and casts a pall on Canada’s election
A car attack at a Filipino street festival in Vancouver just two days before Canada’s federal election has…
Conclave: How A New Pope Is Chosen
The passing of Pope Francis has triggered one of the oldest traditions in the Catholic Church: the conclave.…
Pope Francis has died, aged 88. These were his greatest reforms – and controversies
Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday, aged 88, the Vatican announced. The head of the Catholic Church…
What will happen at the funeral of Pope Francis
The 88-year-old pontiff had been well aware of his fragile state and advanced age. As early as 2015,…
How Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church’s foreign policy
When the late Pope Francis first stepped on to the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica following his election…
Francis − a pope who cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s first Latin American pontiff, has died, the Vatican announced on April 21, 2025.…
Pope Francis dies: an unconventional pontiff who sought to modernise Catholicism
From the moment of his election in 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the man who became Pope Francis, proved…
Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in…
Jimmy Carter was a president whose reputation in foreign policy only grew after he left office
In December 1978, Jimmy Carter – who has died aged 100 – outlined his belief that American strategic…
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Passes Away at 100
ATLANTA — Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died…
Helping students bring about decarbonization, from benchtop to global energy marketplace
Professor Jessika Trancik’s course helps students understand energy levers for addressing climate change at the macro and micro…
Response to CEO killing reveals antipathy toward health insurers − but entire patchwork system is to blame for ill feeling
The killing of a UnitedHealthcare executive has prompted a closer look at the health insurance industry. AP Photo/Jim…
Building a Stable Future for Your Family
Creating a secure financial future for your family is one of the most important responsibilities you’ll undertake. While…
A Uniquely American Democracy Is The Winner
Win or lose, American voters can take solace in the fact that democracy won. In an era where…
How Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Are Shaping Neonatal Care
Neonatal care has undergone significant transformation in recent years, largely due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and…
How to Identify Potential Scammers and Catfishers on Dating Apps
Attempts to move conversations off the dating app quickly are a common tactic of scammers. They may suggest…
They Used Physics To Find Patterns In Information
This year’s laureates used tools from physics to construct methods that helped lay the foundation for today’s powerful…
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set alight by ex-boyfriend
Rebecca Cheptegei, pictured running last year, came 44th in the marathon at the Paris Olympics. Credits: Alamy Olympic…
Evangelos Marinakis, Capital Maritime & Trading Corporation Founder
Evangelos Marinakis is a leading figure in the global shipping industry who has leveraged his position as a…
South Africa’s new pension rules: Australia, Chile and Singapore show how personal savings can grow the economy
Adrian Saville, University of Pretoria Up until now South Africans have been allowed to withdraw their entire pension…
Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected – it could now turn into the next global pandemic
Wolfgang Preiser, Stellenbosch University; Cheryl Baxter, Stellenbosch University, and Jean Nachega, Stellenbosch University The mpox outbreak in Africa…
The Psychological Impacts of Long-Distance Romantic Relationships for Traveling Professionals
Introduction Long-distance relationships (LDRs) present unique challenges that often make them less resilient than traditional relationships. For traveling…
Empowering the next generation of scientists in Africa
The Future African Scientist organization was sparked by a connection between two students from different walks of life…
‘One inch from a potential civil war’ – near miss in Trump shooting is also a close call for American democracy
U.S. Secret Service agents help former President Donald Trump offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024, in…
Empowering Future Innovators Through A Social Impact Lens
The IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge helps students hone their entrepreneurship skills to create viable ventures for public good.…
Keir Starmer: What we know about Britain’s new prime minister and how he will lead
Mark Bennister, University of Lincoln and Ben Worthy, Birkbeck, University of London All prime ministers bring their own…
Cinch Home Buyers: Trailblazers in North Carolina Real Estate
Welcome to Cinch Home Buyers, where we simplify the purchasing and selling of properties to give each client…
Survival Tips For Pipe Fitters Working Away From Home
Pipe fitters will spend a lot of their time working on pipe fabrication projects away from home. . While this can…
What Is the Minimum Credit Score You Might Need for a Personal Loan
The minimum credit score needed to qualify for personal loans is 560 to 660 but credit score requirements…
This is the one skill we all need in the age of AI
There is no longer much doubt about the scale of the impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have…
AI skills are becoming more important than job experience. Here’s how job seekers can adapt
AI aptitude could soon rival experience when choosing between job candidates. This is according to a new international…
What can employers do to combat STEM talent shortages?
A global shortage of workers with science, engineering, technology and mathematics (STEM) skills raises important questions: And most…