About one-third of the global population, around 3 billion people, don’t have access to the internet or have poor connections because of infrastructure limitations, economic disparities, and geographic isolation.Today’s satellites and ground-based networks lea... More »
The move followed a decision last year that the Biden administration had overstepped its authority by trying to forgive more than $400 billion in student loans.The Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked a new effort by President Biden to wipe out tens ... More »
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Alzheimer’s is, quite rightly, among the most dreaded conditions of old age. It robs people of memories, puts immense strain on their carers and exerts a huge financial burden on both individuals and society. Tens of millions of people ... More »
When you look at a crocodile, it’s easy to feel like you’re staring into the distant past. These ancient-looking reptiles, with their scaly skin and fearsome teeth, seem like living fossils — creatures frozen in time, unchanged for millions of years.But despit... More »
The rise and fall of NFTs made and unmade OpenSea — the largest marketplace for the crypto asset. But insider accounts of the company reveal a chaotic work environment, ever-shifting priorities, and troubles with the SEC.In April, on an overcast sprin... More »
Welcome to the latest edition of Food52 Founder Amanda Hesser’s weekly newsletter, Hey there, it’s Amanda, packed with food, travel, and shopping tips, Food52 doings, and other matters that catch her eye. Get inspired—sign up here for her emails.... More »
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A new approach to diagnosing Lyme disease could help people receive treatment sooner, reducing the risk of long-term complications.
Lyme disease is caused by bacteria in the genus ... More »
For the first time in more than a century, salmon will soon have free passage along the Klamath River and its tributaries — a major watershed near the California-Oregon border — as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion.Crews will use... More »
To quote Eliza Doolittle from My Fair Lady, I’m a good girl, I am.I am scrupulous with my tax return, obey speed limits and send thank you cards after I’ve been invited to someone’s place for dinner.If you’d told me three years ago that I’d be breaking numerou... More »
This week more vendors announce integrations with artificial intelligence-driven tools and platforms that better connect patients and doctors during visits, find and lower specialty medication costs and access care resources at home or on the go.Pfizer pledged... More »
We’ve partnered with our friends at Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers to introduce you to your new favorite fish.Today’s Q: Are all white fish created equal? Recipes that call for white fish often make it seem that way, not specifying which one... More »