This summer saw the hottest average global temperatures in the last 125,000 years. Europe is embroiled in war, with other conflicts raging around the world. The global economy is still reeling from the impacts of the first global pandemic since 1919. Experts are warning against the threat posed by our most advanced technological creation–artificial intelligence (AI). Continue reading »
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Too much sodium is bad, but so is too little—no wonder the body has two sensing mechanisms.
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Four companies have ruled out underwriting the controversial plans for a deep mine off the coast at St Bees
In general, experts are on the same page that platypuses are struggling and will continue to decline if nothing changes.
Here’s how psychology can help fix that. (It’s easier than you'd guess.)
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In May 1971, I published a full-page letter in The Australian addressed ‘To Those Who Shape Australia’s Destiny’. It was signed by 730 Australian scientists including Sir Mark Oliphant and Sir Macfarlane Burnett. The letter concluded with these words: “For biological and ecological reasons civilisation based on the present western technology cannot survive much longer. Continue reading »
New evidence suggests electric stoves are better for people and the planet.
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"We must stop expanding aviation until the technology exists to provide emission free, low-noise flights.”
“While I was at the funeral for my brother…there were only four people, because of social distancing. I will never forget that," song-writer and actor Will Young tells Byline Times.
Some of them contain materials that are harmful to human health.
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