9 Don't miss: Maternal artworks, blooming islands and rewarding maths By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:00:00 +0000 This week, catch the last few days of an art show that gives mothers their due, explore a land of orchids and discover how loving maths makes us better people Full Article
9 DNA analysis of people in West Africa reveals 'ghost' human ancestor By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 19:00:26 +0000 Four West African populations may carry genes from an undiscovered archaic hominin that diverged from a shared ancestor of Neanderthals, Denisovans and modern humans Full Article
9 Sci-fi podcast Down asks what's really in the deepest holes on Earth By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Down is a sci-fi podcast about a crewed mission into a mysterious Antarctic hole that has opened up as a result of climate change, what will the crew find? Full Article
9 Color Out of Space: Another Nicolas Cage film that's so bad it's good By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Nicolas Cage grapples with a weird luminous alien presence in the movie Color Out of Space. It's a story that has roots in a late-19th-century obsession with new forms of radiation, says Simon Ings Full Article
9 Don't miss: I Am Not Okay With This, aged brains, and invisible worlds By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:00:00 +0000 This week, watch Netflix's I Am Not Okay With This, catch up with positive stories about how our brains age, and listen as a podcast reveals the built world Full Article
9 Don't miss: Netflix's Altered Carbon, Reply All and our future fossils By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:00:00 +0000 This week, listen as Reply All goes down the internet rabbit hole, watch the second series of Netflix's Altered Carbon, and ponder what fossils our culture will leave for the far future Full Article
9 Don't miss: War in Westworld, the power of sight and unearthly audio By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0000 This week, watch as Westworld breaks out of the park and into LA, discover why vision is so important and listen as a drama exploits the weirdness of sound Full Article
9 Autism isn't a defect – here's why we should embrace neurodiversity By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0000 After finding out she was autistic, Siena Castellon sparked a global school movement that celebrates neurodiversity, which now includes nearly half a million students Full Article
9 Monty Python's Silly Walk is exactly 6.7 times more silly than normal By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 12:19:49 +0000 An analysis of a classic Monty Python sketch suggests the Minister of Silly Walks has a walking style 6.7 times more variable, or silly, than normal walking Full Article
9 Don't miss: Altered Carbon anime and Attenborough reads The Peregrine By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0000 This week, listen as David Attenborough reads nature classic The Peregrine, learn how skyscrapers and railway cuttings offer unlikely oases for wildlife, and watch an Altered Carbon anime spin-off Full Article
9 Covid-19: The science of uncertainty can help us make better choices By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0000 As the coronavirus outbreak continues, why do some people stockpile and others shrug? The psychology of uncertainty explains what's going on, says Rachel McCloy Full Article
9 Don't Miss: Sci-fi suburbia, star woman and London Games Festival By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0000 This week, watch a sci-fi film set in an infinitely recursive suburbia, read about the woman who cracked star chemistry and catch great new games Full Article
9 How to fight infection by turning back your immune system's clock By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0000 Your immune system ages too, weakening as you get older and making you more susceptible to infections. Fortunately, we are discovering plenty of things you can do to turn back the clock and stay healthy Full Article
9 I'm protecting seabirds in one of the world's most overfished areas By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 West Africa's waters are a hotspot for illegal fishing, says conservationist Justine Dossa. She is working to change fishing practices and tackle pollution Full Article
9 Seitan: How to turn flour into meat-free 'chicken' nuggets By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 All you need to make satisfying plant-based protein is flour and water. Seitan, or wheat gluten, takes a little effort to produce, but the results are worth is, says Sam Wong Full Article
9 Don't Miss: Apple TV's See, cultural creatures and a virtual ISS By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Watch Apple TV's See where vision becomes a heresy, discover non-human animals that also rely on culture and enjoy the International Space Station from your own home Full Article
9 Tom Gauld's fantastic new collection of funny science cartoons By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Tom Gauld’s science cartoons appear weekly in New Scientist. He explains how he gets his ideas as his latest collection, Department of Mind-Blowing Theories, hits the shelves Full Article
9 Don't Miss: absurd animals, the chemical age and DIY dancing By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Watch Netflix's Absurd Planet explore weird animals, discover the powerful chemical industry and create dance using a choreographer’s motion-capture moves Full Article
9 Altered Carbon 2 review: A great premise that's become too serious By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 In Altered Carbon’s version of the future, our identities are stored in chips and can be switched between bodies. The first series was a hoot. The second, however, is a bit too earnest, says Emily Wilson Full Article
9 My patient's marriage was saved by a brain injury By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Our brains influence all aspects of our lives, including our sexual desires. This means brain injuries can have some surprising effects, says Amee Baird Full Article
9 Don't Miss: Biohackers on Netflix and a book on social isolation By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Medical student Mia gets more than she bargains for in German thriller Biohackers and former US surgeon general Vivek Murthy has a new book about loneliness Full Article
9 We're still untangling Ramanujan's mathematics 100 years after he died By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Srinivisa Ramanujan’s ideas seemed to come from a parallel universe and mathematicians are still getting to grips with them today, say Ken Ono and Robert Schneider Full Article
9 Seagulls aren't menaces – they are fascinating and complex creatures By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Gulls are often misunderstood. Many people think of them as chip-stealing pests, but that's just because they haven't spent the time to get to know them, says Madeleine Goumas Full Article
9 Don't Miss: Rick & Morty are returning to Netflix By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Ricky & Morty are back on Netflix, a new online exhibition shows art in the making and book A Life Without End sees a writer attempt to avoid death Full Article
9 The science of how 'wok hei' makes stir-fried food taste so good By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Getting your wok scorching hot and preparing your ingredients in advance is the best way to make a tasty stir-fry, says Sam Wong Full Article
9 We can't rely on rampant consumerism to get us out of this mess By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Hyperconsumption adds to environmental destruction that brings people into contact with animal viruses that can spark pandemics. We have to avoid the temptation to rely on it to get us out, writes Graham Lawton Full Article
9 Can nudge theory really stop covid-19 by changing our behaviour? By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Human behaviour is key to the spread of coronavirus, so government scientists are trying to control our decisions. Does it work, and what happens when they get it wrong? Full Article
9 'Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll' exhibit set to launch at New York's 'Met' Museum By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 23:45:44 -0400 It's only 'Rock and Roll,' but one of the world's preeminent museums likes it; New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art will display instruments from Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones, Kurt Cobain, Lady Gaga and more until October 1. Rough Cut. (No Reporter Narration.) Full Article
9 Exotic dance club pivots with 'Food 2 Go-Go' By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:26:28 -0400 The Lucky Devil Lounge in Portland, Oregon has found an unusual way to stay afloat in uncertain times - home food delivery courtesy of its exotic dancers. Full Article
9 Social media's newest stars: Dr. Birx's scarves By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:17:25 -0400 U.S. coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx is best-known for her calm, authoritative briefings at the daily White House press conferences. But she has also become a pop culture phenomenon for her scarves. Full Article
9 Buon appetito! Italy's pizzerias reopen By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:06:19 -0400 Pizzerias were finally able to open their doors again this week after almost two months in lockdown - and Italians were savouring every bite. Full Article
9 Spain's Economy Minister, Nadia Calviño, speaks to Reuters By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:05:16 -0400 Minister of Economy, Nadia Calviño, only the second woman to hold the position in Spanish history, speaks to Breakingviews Global Editor Rob Cox as Spain prepares to hold parliamentary elections on Nov. 10 for the second time in a year. Full Article
9 Tories and Labour 'peddling fantasies', says Blair By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 05:27:19 -0500 Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair argued that the two major UK parties, Conservative and Labour, are 'peddling fantasies' ahead of the upcoming election. Full Article
9 'No-deal Brexit not off the table' warns Blair By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 05:43:16 -0500 Former British Primer Minister Tony Blair cast doubt on that timetable for Brexit negotiations and said there was still a risk that Britain could exit the EU in a year's time without having struck a deal with its biggest trading partner. Full Article
9 Britain must rebuild 'sensible politics' says Blair By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 06:05:16 -0500 Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair called on the UK to 'rebuild sensible mainstream politics' in the future. Full Article
9 'Revolutions always end badly' says Blair By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 06:32:42 -0500 Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said his party was now controlled by its "Marxist-Leninist wing" and that its leader Jeremy Corbyn was promising a revolution, but warned 'revolutions always end badly'. Full Article
9 Don't hold breath for UK-U.S. trade deal - Blair By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 06:38:20 -0500 Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Monday that a UK-U.S. trade deal would be very difficult to agree, saying protectionist sentiment worldwide was making trade agreements harder to negotiate. Full Article
9 Why Goldman's board falls short - Felix TV By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:22:37 -0400 The Goldman Sachs board of directors is supposed to keep management in check, but Reuters' blogger Felix Salmon says it is stacked with company insiders, conflicting interests and inexperience. (October 15, 2012) Full Article
9 Banksy's 'Girl with a Pierced Eardrum' gains a coronavirus face mask By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:17:03 -0400 Banksy's "Girl with a Pierced Eardrum" has been updated for the coronavirus era with the addition of a blue surgical face mask. Full Article artsNews
9 Spray it, don't say it: Kenya graffiti artists spread health message By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:39:43 -0400 A six-foot image of a sad-eyed man, baseball cap askew and mask covering his nose and mouth is spray painted on a building in a Nairobi slum. Next to it are the words “Corona is real”. Full Article artsNews
9 U.S. coronavirus outbreak soon to be deadlier than any flu since 1967 as deaths top 60,000 By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:15:06 -0400 U.S. deaths from the novel coronavirus topped 60,000 on Wednesday and the outbreak will soon be deadlier than any flu season since 1967, according to a Reuters tally. Full Article artsNews
9 Cuba's artists make music and dance on rooftops during lockdown By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 17:11:41 -0400 Cuba's artists are rising to the occasion during the coronavirus lockdown, taking to rooftops and balconies to create music or dance. Full Article artsNews
9 Belgium brings back its bling with reopening of world's largest diamond hub By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:37:55 -0400 Antwerp is regaining its glitz as Belgium eases a two-month nationwide coronavirus lockdown that virtually halted business in the world's largest diamond trade centre. Full Article artsNews
9 Nintendo smashes Switch sales view; says Animal Crossing is device's fastest-selling game By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:49:20 -0400 Japan's Nintendo Co Ltd said on Thursday its fourth-quarter profit soared 200% due to surging demand for its Switch games console, and that title Animal Crossing: New Horizons shifted a record 13.4 million units in its first six weeks. Full Article artsNews
9 Australia sets plan to end most COVID-19 restrictions by July By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:09:05 -0400 Australia will ease social distancing restrictions in a three-step process, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday, as Canberra aims to remove most curbs by July and get nearly 1 million people back to work amid a decline in coronavirus cases. Full Article artsNews
9 SpaceX, Blue Origin get contracts to build NASA's astronaut moon lander By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:04:20 -0400 NASA on Thursday selected space firms SpaceX, Blue Origin and Dynetics to build lunar landing systems that can carry astronauts to the moon by 2024, the White House's accelerated deadline under the space agency's moon-to-Mars campaign. Jillian Kitchener has more. Full Article
9 Class of 2020 graduates with 'robot ceremony' By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:56:19 -0400 Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management utilizes robots to give its students a virtual graduation ceremony. Freddie Joyner has more. Full Article
9 Youth recreate Iraq's ancient Nineveh in VR technology By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:08:19 -0400 Stone by stone, digital artists and game developers from Mosul are rebuilding Nineveh's heritage sites in the digital world. Francis Maguire reports. Full Article
9 HARMAN Ushers in the Future of Mobility at Auto Shanghai 2019 By news.harman.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2019 13:28:00 GMT For eight consecutive days beginning on April 18th, the world’s largest motor show attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors from the automotive world. With China becoming a leading market for electromobility, autonomous driving and connected car... Full Article
9 A Backstage Pass with Christopher Dragon: Creating that HARMAN Experience at the World's Largest Technology Show By news.harman.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:30:00 GMT A Backstage Pass with Christopher Dragon: Creating that HARMAN Experience at the World's Largest Technology Show Around the world, many companies are preparing to close out the year, but for HARMAN, it’s time to head to Las Vegas once again for the... Full Article