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Australian scientists genetically engineer common fly species to eat more of humanity’s waste
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Exposure to wildfire smoke increases the odds of being diagnosed with dementia even more than exposure to other forms of air pollution, according to a landmark study of more than 1.2 million Californians unveiled at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
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Ethiopians are struggling to keep up with the new “EV or nothing” policy
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Ethiopia became the first country in the world to ban the import of gas and diesel cars. But the country has only around 50 charging stations.
In February, the Ethiopian government banned imports of all non-electric vehicles. The decision was taken to reduce Ethiopia’s expense on fuel imports, which stood at $7.6 billion in 2023. While the country has become the first in the world to stop the entry of fossil fuel-powered vehicles, the decision was made without preparing for its outcome, EV owners, dealers, and experts told Rest of World.
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Bhutan’s first AI startup is seven college kids in a dorm
NoMindBhutan services prominent clients like the Bhutan National Bank and Drukair - Royal Bhutan Airlines.
Dendup and Samdrup are the founders of NoMindBhutan, the country’s first artificial intelligence startup that makes and deploys chatbots.
ut given Bhutan’s closed physical and digital economy, NoMindBhutan’s journey is not easy. Startup and tech industry experts believe that for Bhutan to truly benefit from AI, the entire ecosystem needs to evolve.
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In Indonesia, social media is a “hunting ground” for religious minorities
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From Burnout to Balance: AI-Enhanced Work Models for the Future
Research from The Upwork Research Institute reveals that while leaders expect AI to boost productivity, it may be increasing employee workload.
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By introducing new technology into outdated models and systems, organizations are failing to unlock the full productivity value of generative AI across their workforce
How to keep the 'human' in human resources with AI-based tools
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‘A huge opportunity’: Quantum leap for UK as tech industry receives £100m boost
Science secretary backs five quantum technology hubs in push for UK to transform healthcare and industry
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Bangladesh is experiencing a ‘near-total’ internet shutdown amid student protests
The unrest is centered around the country’s quota system that requires a third of government jobs to be reserved for relatives of veterans who had fought for Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan in 1971.
The White House Has a Plan to Slash Plastic Use in the U.S.
The government said it would phase out its purchases of single-use plastics, a significant step because it is the biggest buyer of consumer goods in the world.