Giulia Carbonaro

Tech News

Google outage: Where can users go when the search engine is down?

After a brief outage on Tuesday night, users questioned what alternatives they have to Google. Here are just some other options.

09/08/2022

Health news

More than half of diseases are being made worse by climate change

A team of researchers has found that extreme weather events caused by climate change favour the spread of pathogens and make most viruses and bacteria stronger.

09/08/2022

Tech News

AI Song Contest: The Eurovision for machine composers

What goes into a contest-winning, AI-written song? Months of work by data scientists, programmers, and musicians.

09/08/2022

Health news

Scientists create world’s first 'synthetic' embryos using stem cells

The ability to create embryos from stem cells without eggs or sperm is revolutionary, but for many, it also raises ethical question marks.

05/08/2022

Health news

Archie Battersbee case is stirring debate about life and death in UK

Doctors have suggested ending life support for 12-year-old Archie, saying he could be considered to have died months ago. Archie’s parents disagree.

03/08/2022

Health news

Is surgery in space possible? This tiny robot might be the answer

One day, the robot could be used to perform surgery on astronauts on missions to Mars.

03/08/2022

Health news

Is not focusing monkeypox messaging on gay and bi men a mistake?

Fears of stigmatising monkeypox have so far prevented public health messaging from focusing on gay and bi men even though they’re the most vulnerable.

01/08/2022

Tech News

Instagram takes a ‘big step back’ after user backlash

A user backlash has finally convinced Instagram to go back to its photo-based roots and “stop trying to be TikTok” – for now.

29/07/2022

Health news

Ancient Europeans were lactose intolerant, but drank milk anyway

Ancient Europeans were consuming milk thousands of years before they developed the ability to digest it, a new study shows.

28/07/2022

Health news

Are we winning or losing the fight against AIDS?

The United Nations warns that progress against HIV has stalled, putting millions of lives at risk.

28/07/2022

Work

Are six-hour workdays the new four-day workweek?

Eight-hour workdays date back to the era of the Industrial Revolution, a period in human history which definitely did not have workers’ best interests in mind.

27/07/2022

Money

Is the crypto exchange Coinbase in trouble?

Coinbase, the US biggest cryptocurrency exchange, is reportedly facing a new investigation into its trading.

27/07/2022

Tech News

'Stop trying to be TikTok': Why users hate the new Instagram

Instagram is refocusing its content towards videos trying to chase TikTok’s success - but users think it’s a betrayal of what the app used to be.

26/07/2022

Tech News

Russia to quit the ISS after 2024 and build its own space station

Russia had stopped cooperating with the ISS in protest against Western sanctions imposed after its invasion of Ukraine.

26/07/2022

Tech News

Why record-breaking heatwaves aren’t good news for solar power

The sun is blasting western Europe as extreme temperatures grip the region - and yet solar panels cannot make the most out of it.

18/07/2022

Tech News

Abe’s killing highlights the threat posed by homemade guns

Experts say virtually anyone can now make a firearm, with materials and instructions readily available online. Can these DIY "ghost guns" be stopped?

11/07/2022

Culture news

Netflix confirms adverts are coming: Here's what else to expect

Will the streaming giant survive a record loss of subscribers?

30/06/2022

Mobility

Could this pilot scheme bring wireless charging roads for EVs closer?

Stellantis has run a successful trial for an EV that can charge itself without having to stop.

24/06/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. Fantastic fathers: the best dads of all time on TV and film

To celebrate Father’s Day this year, we're remembering some of the best dads on-screen. Cuddly, wise, supportive or inspirational, these are the fathers that never let their kids down.

19/06/2022

Culture news

Six present ideas for culture-loving dads on Father’s Day

If you're searching for an idea that you can purchase online at the last minute, then here's our list of experienced-based gifts for culture-loving dads.

15/06/2022