US restricts China’s access to AI and chip components
The Biden administration has introduced new measures to block China’s access to key semiconductor technologies.
As of today, 140 Chinese companies, including major firms like...
Global food yields show steady growth over sixty years
Global food yields have not stagnated in recent decades, as many people believe. Since the 1960s, yields have grown steadily, that is, at roughly...
Bank of England warns: rising trade barriers threaten global economy
There are growing risks to global financial stability, the Bank of England (BoE) has warned. The UK’s central bank has expressed concerns about the...
Retailers and dairy farmers unite to combat methane emissions
Reducing Methane Emissions in Dairy Farming
The UK’s dairy industry is taking a significant step toward sustainability through a groundbreaking partnership between Arla Foods, the...
Global crop yields keep rising but challenges loom, says study
There is growing concern that the ability of our planet to continue feeding billions of people by 2050 could be under strain. However, a...
Japan’s $140 billion economic stimulus plan
Japan has unveiled a massive $140 billion (¥21.9 trillion) economic stimulus package aimed at addressing rising costs, boosting wages, and kickstarting the economy.
The total...
AI Earth Intelligence Engine visualizes flood risks before they happen
A new tool could completely change how communities prepare and respond to major storms. How? By showing a clear picture of the potential damage...
Our choice of chocolate influenced by political opinions
If a completely neutral product is liked by somebody whose political views we find disagreeable, we are more likely to distance ourselves from that...
Do Britons regret Brexit? Is “Bregret” growing?
Since the historic referendum, which took place on June 23rd, 2016, when a slim majority of Britons voted to leave the European Union by...
Simulator equips nursing students with critical pediatric care skills
A new simulation tool developed by researchers at Hokkaido University is helping nursing students learn how to perform essential procedures like ventilator management and...