Huge Wildfires in the Arctic and Far North Send a Planetary Warning
The arctic and far North are burning. This summer, over 600 wildfires have consumed more than 2.4 million acres of forest across Alaska.
Faceapp’s Fine Print Means You Effectively Can’t Sue Them, Unless You Send a Letter To Their Russian Office
Faceapp can do whatever it likes with your photos. More concerning is the range of disturbing conditions users unwittingly sign up to.
Why Fewer and Fewer Americans Are Getting Divorced
The number of divorced persons per 1,000 Americans fell from 4.7 in 1990 to 2.9 in 2016. Who is driving this downward trend?
Redefining the Kilogram Means Redefining How We Measure Wealth
On World Metrology Day 2019, the kilogram was fundamentally redefined. Its value is now defined by the energetics of a hoard of photons.
Katy Perry Liable for Us$2.8m for Dark Horse Copyright Infringement – but the Real Loser Is the Music Industry
Katy Perry retaliates and wins back the copyright of her song Dark Horse. The infringement verdict of July 2019 was a big loss for the music industry.
English Premier League: Why the Transfer Window Has Lost Some of Its Excitement
English clubs spent £1.24 billion in 2018, even though they just reached 2017 record of £1.4 billion, 2019 window seems to have been an endurance event.
The New Field of Sonogenetics Uses Sound Waves to Control the Behavior of Brain Cells
Sonogenetics offers a novel therapeutic strategy for various movement-related disorders including Parkinson’s, epilepsy and dyskinesia.
Data Reveals the Value of An Assist in Basketball
More than 90 percent of corner three-point shots are assisted, while shots above the break are assisted at a rate just above 70 percent.
We Found Reservoirs of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Across London
Out of the 600 bacteria we found, nearly half were MRSA and multidrug resistant, meaning they were immune to treatment from several types of antibiotics.
Germany’s Deep Rooted Obsession With Saving – A Brief History
Germans not only save more than their UK counterparts, but the deep rooted national habit has more implications for Germany than those numbers would reveal.
Stiff Muscles Are a Counter-Intuitive Superpower of NBA Athletes
For elite athletes like professional basketball players, muscle stiffness is not only something that is necessary, you could say it’s their superpower.
Opioid Epidemic May Have Cost States at Least $130 Billion in Treatment and Related Expenses – and That’s Just the Tip of the Iceberg
The devastating health effects of the opioid epidemic have been well documented, with over 700,000 overdose deaths and millions more affected.
How the Government Can Steal Your Stuff: 6 Questions About Civil Asset Forfeiture Answered
Civil asset forfeiture laws let authorities seize property – cash, a house, a car, a cellphone – that they suspect is involved in criminal activity.
Space Junk: A Recycling Station Could Be Cleaning up in Earth Orbit by 2050
By 2050, Gateway Earth – a fully operational space station with a facility to recycle old satellites and other junk – could be up and running.
Facebook Algorithm Changes Suppressed Journalism and Meddled With Democracy
A few months before the 2016 election, an even bigger algorithm change toward friends and family posts took a second toll on publisher traffic.
World Bank Ruling Against Pakistan Shows Global Economic Governance Is Broken
Secretive World Bank tribunal ordered Pakistan to pay a mining company $5.8 billion — nearly as much as the IMF loan — to resolve a dispute.
Boris Johnson by Numbers: The UK Prime Minister’s Career Summed Up
It is hard to pin down just what it is Johnson believes in, given his habit of doing and saying whatever is needed to achieve his goals.
What’s Really Behind Baseball’s Home Run Surge?
It seems that recent changes to the ball are playing a role in the uptick in home runs. Other factors are the climate and advanced analytics.
Our Database of Police Officers Who Shoot Citizens Reveals Who’s Most Likely to Shoot
When all the officers that fired at a civilian were black, a person was 2.0 times more likely to be black than when all the officers who fired were white.
Global Inequality Is 25% Higher Than It Would Have Been in a Climate-Stable World
The gap in GDP per capita between richer and poorer countries is 25% higher than it would have been in a climate-stable world.
How the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings Turned Baseball Into a National Sensation
The Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first professional baseball team in 1869 and went on to win an unprecedented 81 straight games.
Washington State’s Big Bet on Free College
Washington state enacted the landmark Workforce Education Investment Act into law in May 2019. The main idea behind it is to make college more affordable.
Transfer Deadline Medicals – How Inaccurate Tests May Lead To Clubs Making the Wrong Decisions About Players
Premier League clubs paid £217m in wages to injured players in 2017-2018. So financially, football clubs need to ensure a footballer can actually play.
How Would Engineers Build the Golden Gate Bridge Today?
Engineers have suggested reconstructing the Golden Gate Bridge in a way that would limit ongoing maintenance and operation bills.
Surveillance Cameras Will Soon Be Unrecognisable – Time for an Urgent Public Conversation
Facial recognition use in UK surveillance cameras is now legal. Yet, the tremendous power offered by that technology has to be tamed before it’s too late.