As Trump rebuffs India, the EU nudges closer
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Uber whistleblower Mark MacGann: 'We were weaponising drivers'
The former lobbyist, who blew the whistle on unethical practices at Uber, gave his insider account during an appearance at Web Summit.
Vaping can disrupt heart rhythms, research on mice shows
The study conducted on mice found vapour from e-cigarettes could cause heart arrhythmias and increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
Kids who play video games score higher on cognitive tests, study finds
A government-funded study found gaming may help develop cognitive skills such as impulse control and working memory.
Millions of people invited to join biggest UK health study
The goal of the study is to find new ways to prevent, detect, and treat different diseases.
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Experiment on worms may hold key to slowing down ageing in humans
Their findings open the door to the development of therapies that could help to prevent age-related disorders such as cancer, dementia, and stroke.
Electric cars: What support is there for swapping petrol for plug-ins?
French president Emmanuel Macron has just announced a boost for the ecological bonus available for buying electric cars. What about other EU countries?
UK parliament to hear case for mandatory four-day working week
The bill is being introduced by an opposition MP, and comes amid a large-scale pilot scheme in the UK.
More workers are burning out over fears robots are taking their jobs
Researchers say fear about robots taking our jobs is at times unfounded, with many people underestimating their own capabilities compared to a robot.
Gaming could pose a ‘serious risk’ for people with heart conditions
Researchers say elite gamers should be included in future screening for underlying heart conditions which are usually targeted at athletes.
Beware of malicious apps that want to steal your Facebook login
Facebook found more than 400 of the malicious apps were on official app stores.
A simple eye test could accurately predict a future fatal heart attack
Researchers say the advantage of a AI-driven retinal scan are that they are non-invasive and the process is fully-automated.
NASA’s asteroid crash mission has created a 10,000 km debris trail
The DART mission was testing whether a spacecraft could be used to nudge an asteroid off course.
Big Tech unites to make voice recognition tools more inclusive
Tech giants including Apple and Google are working with university researchers to improve voice recognition tools for people with disabilities.
Meta unveils AI tool that turns text into short videos
Facebook’s parent company has taken AI image generation a step further, creating videos from text prompts.
Worth the hype? What to make of Tesla’s new humanoid bot
Tesla is the latest car manufacturer to unveil a humanoid robot. How advanced is it?
Could Botox help treat mental health conditions by stopping frowning?
Scientists argue that by halting the negative emotional feedback that frowning sends to the brain, Botox may be useful in the treatment of mood disorders and depression.
Does it pay off to be a 'boomerang worker'? It has for these employees
Boomerang employees are the latest trend in the world of work. Here's what they are and why employers and employees are embracing the concept.
Loneliness could be ageing you faster than smoking, new study finds
Researchers created a deep-learning "ageing clock" to find out what was causing an acceleration in ageing.
Flies on food aren’t just a nuisance. They're dangerous to your health
Trigger warning: don’t read this when you’re eating. The common house fly could pose a health risk if it lands on your food.
Which European country has the best digital quality of life?
Find out where your country ranks for digital quality of life.
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