For example, instead of a ribbon, use compostable twine or string with a cutting—a sprig of holly, a clipping of eucalyptus, or the branch of a fir—tucked into it. It’s a rustic look that will hold up even if you wrap things well in advance. Alternatively, slip in something less hardy, like flowers or berries,…
Within 24 hours of centibillionaire Elon Musk using his X platform to upend a congressional funding bill and push the federal government to the brink of a shutdown, three GOP lawmakers are now calling for him to be named Speaker of the House. On Thursday, Senator Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican, was the first to…
In May 2020, the media and technology conglomerate Thomson Reuters sued a small legal AI startup called Ross Intelligence, alleging that it had violated US copyright law by reproducing materials from Westlaw, Thomson Reuters’ legal research platform. As the pandemic raged, the lawsuit hardly registered outside the small world of nerds obsessed with copyright rules.…
Colour, smell, taste and chemical constituents can all be used to distinguish whiskies Jane Barlow/PA Images/Alamy Artificial intelligence can tell Scotch whisky from American whiskey and identify its strongest constituent aromas more reliably than human experts – by using data rather than tasting the drinks. Andreas Grasskamp at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and…
A Guam kingfisher chick Thomas Manglona KUAM Amid a torrent of gloomy news about the decline of nature, there have been a handful of inspiring success stories from the world of wildlife this year, including positive developments for frogs, tigers and pangolins. Conservation managers should cherish these moments, says Jayson Semmens at the University of…
Are we ready for a dose of digital medicine? Jackie Niam/iStock/Getty Images One of OpenAI’s leading artificial intelligence models can outperform humans at diagnosing medical conditions, but does that mean AI is ready to replace human doctors? Not quite, although such technology could increasingly play a role in medical treatment. Adam Rodman at Harvard Medical…
If you want to make a huge splash when dive-bombing, you need to get your technique just right Studio Nut/Shutterstock To make the biggest splash when you dive-bomb into water, the secret seems to be to use the Manu technique practised by the Maori of New Zealand. This involves folding yourself so your torso and…
Kiefer Sherwood had an unforgettable night on the ice, delivering his first NHL hat trick to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a commanding 3-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night. Thatcher Demko, the Canucks’ goalie, proved his mettle, denying the Avalanche with 30 saves. The Canucks secured their second win in their last…
Monday saw the Florida Panthers, the defending champions, clinch a thrilling victory over the Edmonton Oilers in an electrifying rematch of the Stanley Cup Final. The game-changer? Carter Verhaeghe’s tie-breaking goal in the third period, catapulting the Panthers to a 6-5 win. Scoring Spree on Both Sides Contributing to the Panthers’ triumph, Niko Mikkola, Sam…
In an electrifying match on Monday night, the Dallas Stars emerged victorious over the Washington Capitals with a 3-1 win, fueled by Roope Hintz’s remarkable two-goal performance, his first of the season. Jake Oettinger, the Stars’ stalwart goaltender, had an impressive night in the crease, repelling 25 shots. Rookie Bichsel Adds to Dallas Scorecard Lian…