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Just as the power sector looks set to reach peak carbon emissions, the rise of AI use brings a new pressure on our energy requirements

A new book says that single-session interventions can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and disordered eating. David Robson explores a new approach

Sandra Newman's sequel to the classic dystopian novel, told from the perspective of the woman at the original's heart, is doubleplusgood – not least because it reminds us how relevant George Orwell's dark vision of the future still is, says Sally Adee

Taylor Lorenz goes behind the scenes of the multibillion-dollar influencer industry to trace its meteoric rise in this fascinating book

From a huge revolving planet Mars to cuddles with a robot, as well as talks by Alice Roberts and Hamza Yassin, find out what went down at this year's New Scientist Live

If space-time is expanding, then why does gravity seem to pull things together? Physics can be weird, says Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

Turtles have existed for around 250 million years. Sy Montgomery's new book shows us that these ancient reptiles have much to teach us about the nature of time

The lab-grown meat industry needs to perfect and normalise the staples, like chicken and beef, before jumping to exotic alternatives like mammoth, argues Brian Kateman

1. Bionic hand breakthrough could be ‘life-changing’ for amputees  Yahoo News UK
2. How a robotic hand restored one woman's sense of touch  The Times
3. ‘Groundbreaking’ bionic arm that fuses with user’s skeleton and nerves could advance amputee care  Euronews
4. Woman robbed of right arm in horrifying farming accident 20 years ago gets brain-powered bionic arm (and it's  Daily Mail
5. Groundbreaking achievement as bionic hand merges with user's nervous and skeletal systems... Читать дальше...

Located in Kunming, China, the project aims to redefine the entrance and boundaries of this campus. The school is a 12-year boarding school with approximately 5,000 students and teachers. The campus is in a typical Chinese urban setting, surrounded by residential blocks mostly built in the early 2000s. However, as is typical for campuses, existing walls separate the school from the surrounding community, creating a small, inward-looking, self-sufficient community. Due to changes in land use and road reconfiguration... Читать дальше...

The activewear brand struck gold with its Nulu fabric. Now it’s releasing a new version that’s even more comfortable.

Just this week, McDonald’s released two new limited-time dipping sauces, Sweet & Spicy Jam and Mambo Sauce, and both are interesting for different reasons. The Sweet & Spicy Jam has tingly Szechuan pepper in it, while the Mambo Sauce is a shoutout to a Washington D.C. staple condiment of the same name. But what…

1. How a robotic hand restored one woman's sense of touch  The Times
2. Bionic hand breakthrough could be ‘life-changing’ for amputees  Yahoo News UK
3. ‘Groundbreaking’ bionic arm that fuses with user’s skeleton and nerves could advance amputee care  Euronews
4. Woman robbed of right arm in horrifying farming accident 20 years ago gets brain-powered bionic arm (and it's  Daily Mail
5. Bionic hand merges with user's nervous and skeletal systems, remaining functional after... Читать дальше...

Demand for horror movies arrived earlier and with more intensity in 2023 than the two prior years

The installment marks the fifth of 14 the streamer ordered from Matt Stone and Trey Parker

The rapper has yet to resolve his criminal case where he faces up to 9 years behind bars, if convicted.

Star Wars Celebration 2023 will be remembered for a great many things. The announcement of new Star Wars movies. Celebrating 40 years of Return of the Jedi. The reveal of Grand Admiral Thrawn. But on top of all of that was artist Alice X. Zhang’s incredible official badge art, which was rightfully celebrated and…

A man will appear in court charged with terrorism and firearms offences following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Police.

Virtual reality may be transforming the workplace, but strapping into a virtual reality headset can also carry consequences. Find out how virtual reality headsets work and if they are bad for you.

The boys of South Park have undergone countless transformations over the years, from superheroes to animé warriors to World of Warcraft avatars. But trust us, you’ve never seen them quite like this before. The franchise has set a date (Friday, Oct. 27) for its next Paramount+ exclusive special, South Park: Joining the Panderverse, in which […]

1. Dementia risk factors pose more danger for ethnic minorities, finds study  The Guardian
2. Dementia risk 'could depend on ethnicity'  The Independent
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We’re down south this week, which means this entry of Broadbrush is all about the best our grape-growing regions have to offer.

WA’s health department has awarded a contract to dispose of more than 130,000 bottles of expired hand sanitiser left over from a pandemic spending spree.

Most mornings, around 6.30, Tharshan Selvarajah arrives at the Élysée Palace and unloads around 30 baguettes into the security scanner.

The Transport Workers Union got a little too excited about Qantas chairman Richard Goyder’s late departure.