Mountains of old phones, tablets, laptops, smart speakers, headphones, and assorted gadgets are leaching harmful chemicals into soil around dumps worldwide. That is, until they’re ready to get incinerated, at which point they’ll birth plumes of airborne toxins and endanger people in the developing world — all for the sake of a few nuggets of … Read more
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 52 mins: Ireland nearly hit back immediately, McGregor shipping possession in the middle of the park, Doherty striding into the box from the right. He drops a shoulder and lines up a curler towards the top left … but gets it … Read more
The government is to scrap the “Brexit bonus” which would have paid farmers and landowners to enhance nature, in what wildlife groups are calling an “all-out attack” on the environment, the Observe can reveal. Instead, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) sources disclosed, they are considering paying landowners a yearly set sum for … Read more
“Once the queen’s head is severe, he walks away. A sharp pang of appetite reminds him that it is time for a second breakfast, or perhaps an early dinner.” These are the first two sentences of The Mirror and the Light, the third volume of Hilary Mantel’s trilogy about the life of Thomas Cromwell and … Read more
For young people, entrepreneurship is the new 9 to 5, with 60% of teens saying they want to start their own business instead of working a traditional job. However, with the uncertainty business owners have faced during the past two years, it can be beneficial for Gen Zers to learn from professionals who managed to … Read more
A type of breath training can reduce blood pressure in just five minutes a day, new research suggests. A device that trains respiratory muscles was found to be as effective as medication and weight loss. Breath training can have quick results, but doesn’t replace other healthy habits, researcher says. Loading Something is loading. Just 30 … Read more
For anyone who doesn’t know about MathWorks, could you tell us a little bit about what it does? MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software and has two flagship platforms, MATLAB and Simulink. MATLAB is a programming environment for algorithm development, data analysis, visualization, and numeric computation. Simulink is a block diagram environment … Read more
Katie Stengel, left, celebrates her goal for Liverpool against Chelsea in the opening weekend of the Women’s Super League. John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images There is, in theory, something magical about a new season. Stick with me here: we always talk about the “magic of the cup” and idea of a diminutive team going … Read more
There are traditionally two options for what to do with a body after death: burial or cremation. In California, a third choice will soon present itself for those who shuffle off this mortal coil. That choice is human composting. Assembly Bill 351, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday, will allow residents to choose human … Read more
HASta time when the art world is attempting to rewrite a history that has largely benefited male artists, Tate Modern is staging a show of work by Slovak sculptor Maria Bartuszová (1936–1996). Her unique biomorphic casts touch on big themes such as belonging, growth and infinity. Bartuszová worked outside the traditional centers of contemporary art, … Read more
