Africa fights rising hunger by looking to foods of the past
The first time the rains failed, the farmers of Kanaani were prepared for it. It…
How to… delete your 23andMe data
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The Download: growing Africa’s food, and deleting your 23andMe data
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Meta has launched the world's 'most advanced' glasses. Will they replace smartphones?
Humans are increasingly engaging with wearable technology as it becomes more adaptable and interactive. One…
EV drivers more likely to be involved in at-fault road traffic crashes than petrol and diesel drivers, study reveals
Drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) are more likely to be involved in at-fault road traffic…
Will Meta's Orion smart glasses be the next 'iPhone moment'?
Meta supremo Mark Zuckerberg unveiled Orion smart glasses, a new augmented reality (AR) prototype, at…
Q&A: Generative AI embraced faster than internet, PCs
ChatGPT's debut in November 2022 caused a near-instant sensation. It gave most users their first…
Apple unveils Depth Pro, an AI app that can map the depth of a 2D image
A team of engineers at Apple has developed an AI-based model called Depth Pro that…
Exploring the hidden costs of free apps
Procrastination, sleep deprivation and reduced focus are part of the price we pay for free…
The Download: direct-air-capture plants, and measuring body fat
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…