Higher than normal temps could strain grids that are not used to unprecedented heat waves. This summer, as much as two thirds of the United States could be in danger of electricity outages should temperatures drift higher than normal, according to a forecast by the nation’s electrical grid oversight body. The 2023 summer
A new book from water expert Peter Gleick urges a rethinking of how we use, manage and value one of our most important resources. It’s time for a reckoning … with water. It’s central to our bodies, the planet, our modern lives, and yet we continue to use it unwisely, to pollute rivers,
Vista da qui, il simbolo di Milano, quella “Madunina” tutta d’oro posta sulla guglia maggiore del Duomo, ci fa sentire abbracciati alla città, alla sua cultura, oggi contaminata da un turismo internazionale fatto di business e piacere. Di fronte ai tavoli, le guglie e, sotto, una moltitudine di persone percorre la piazza, mentre
From here, the symbol of Milan, the golden “Madunina” perched atop the highest spire of the Duomo, embraces us with the city and its culture, now influenced by international tourism composed of business and pleasure. In front of the tables, the spires and beneath, a multitude of people traverse the square while others
OpenAI has just released ChatGPT-4, the latest iteration of its powerful AI text generator. The tool is capable of generating convincingly human-like responses to almost any question users put to it. It can write limericks, tell jokes, and plot a novel. And it can draft a convincing response to almost any question a
Sojin Lim, University of Central Lancashire Three years after COVID-19 hit, people around the world have regained their freedom to move between countries. All except in one country: North Korea, or the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). In January 2020, Kim Jong-un decided to isolate the entire country from the outside world
Fritz POLKING/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Timothy Naish, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington The slow-down of the Southern Ocean circulation, a dramatic drop in the extent of sea ice and unprecedented heatwaves are all raising concerns that Antarctica may be approaching tipping points. The world has now warmed by 1.2℃ above
Wiping away tears, Nita Battise, vice chairperson of the tribal council of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, reacts to the Supreme Court ruling upholding a law that gives Native American families priority in adoptions and foster care placements of tribal children. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Kirsten Matoy Carlson, Wayne State University The
In this episode of ‘News of the Week’, we explore a revolutionary breakthrough in cancer treatment: the NHS’s innovative blood examination technique. This landmark development represents more than scientific progress, serving as a beacon of hope for those engaged in the battle against cancer. The technique promises to reshape the future of oncological
In the 21st century, we are witnessing unprecedented advancements that are redefining traditional norms and revolutionising the way we conduct financial transactions and manage our money. Artificial Intelligence: Changing the Rules of the Game Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer in the financial sector. It goes beyond being just a buzzword;