Public services are fundamental to our daily lives, from healthcare and social benefits to energy and crisis response. To keep pace with rising demands, these complex systems must constantly evolve. While governments often face challenges like legacy technology and talent gaps, AI presents a pivotal opportunity for transformation. Startups are uniquely positioned to deliver these…
When children are exposed to acetaminophen — also known by the brand name Tylenol or as paracetamol — during pregnancy, they may be more likely to develop neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) including autism and ADHD, according to a new study. The study was published recently in BMC Environmental Health. Andrea Baccarelli, dean of the faculty at…
Published September 23, 2025 The bridal fashion event has announced the dates for its 2026 edition. Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week will return to Fira de Barcelona’s Montjuïc venue to stage a new edition from 22 to 26 April, where bridalwear and eveningwear design will share the spotlight. The runway shows will take place from 22…
More than a decade of acoustic recordings of grouper grunts are providing new insight into how sound can be used to monitor and manage vulnerable fish populations. The research by Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute focused on the red hind (Epinephelus guttatus), a commercially important Caribbean grouper species. Red hind are protogynous hermaphrodites,…
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Australian researchers have revealed a clear relationship between stress and increased disease risk in koalas in South East Queensland and on the New South Wales North Coast. A study led by Dr Michaela Blyton at The University of Queensland measured and tracked the level of koala retrovirus (KoRV) in groups of captive and wild koalas….
Published September 23, 2025 The retail vacancy crisis on the Champs-Élysées is now firmly behind it. In the wake of the pandemic lockdowns, empty units proliferated along the French capital’s flagship thoroughfare, but the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have decisively reignited its appeal. According to Newmark, a commercial real estate adviser, the Olympic euphoria—which saw…
Earlier this year, we launched the second iteration of our GenAI Intensive course, which attracted over 280,000 learners. Now, we’re taking things to the next level with the 5-Day AI Agents Intensive, designed to help you master AI agents: the next frontier of artificial intelligence. Crafted by Google’s own AI researchers and engineers, you’ll learn…
As infants, humans naturally learn new words and their associations — like the fact that forks are related to bowls because both are used to consume food. In a study published in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on September 18, a team of animal behavior experts demonstrate that dogs can categorize objects by function,…
Diamonds from South Africa’s Voorspoed mine have revealed the first natural evidence of nickel-rich metallic alloys forming deep in Earth’s mantle, between 280-470 km (174-292 miles). A new study reveals that these inclusions coexist with nickel-rich carbonates, capturing a rare snapshot of a “redox-freezing” reaction whereby oxidized melts infiltrate reduced mantle rock. The growing diamond…
