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Kuwait news outlet unveils AI-generated presenter Fedha
She appears as an image of a woman with light-coloured hair, wearing a black jacket and white T-shirt. Abdullah Boftain, deputy editor-in-chief for Kuwait News, told AFP news agency the move tested AI's potential to offer "new and innovative content".
Tiger census: India now has 3,167 tigers, numbers show
India is now home to 3,167 tigers, 200 more than it had four years ago, according to estimates from the latest tiger census. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the report on Sunday at an event to mark 50 years of the country's Project Tiger campaign.
Dalai Lama sorry to young boy after kissing row
The Dalai Lama has apologised for an interaction with a young boy in a viral video that set off a controversy. The video shows the Tibetan spiritual leader kissing the child on his lips. He then sticks his tongue out and can be heard asking the boy to suck it.
Why do some people 'mirror-write'?
As a child, I thought all left-handed people could mirror-write. As a left-hander myself, I occasionally tried it, starting on the right-hand side of the page and letting the letters flow leftwards.
Ukraine war: Who leaked top secret US documents - and why?
What to make of the dozens of classified US Defence Department documents - maps, charts and photographs - now circulating on the internet?
Twitter: BBC objects to 'government-funded media' tag
The BBC is objecting to a new label describing it as "government funded media" on one of its main Twitter accounts. The corporation says it is speaking to Twitter about the designation on the @BBC account to "resolve this issue as soon as possible".
From The Conversation
In 1956, during a year-long trip to London and in his early 20s, the mathematician and theoretical biologist Jack D Cowan visited Wilfred Taylor and his strange new "learning machine". On his arrival he was baffled by the "huge bank of apparatus" that confronted him.
People were taking drugs in Spain 3,000 years ago, study finds
People were getting high on hallucinogenic drugs in Spain around 3,000 years ago, according to new research. Scientists say that hair from a burial site in Menorca shows that ancient human civilisations used drugs derived from plants and bushes.
Covid origins: Chinese scientists publish long-awaited data
The Huanan seafood and wildlife market has been a focal point in the search for the origin of the coronavirus. But this is the first peer-reviewed study of biological evidence gathered from the market back in 2020.
The Easter Bunny: Evolution of a symbol
Easter is a Christian festival that celebrates the resurrection of Christ after his crucifixion on Good Friday. And yet everywhere we see it symbolised by a floppy-eared, bucktoothed, and egg-dispensing lagomorph. Where exactly did the Easter Bunny tradition derive from?
The phones that detect earthquakes
On 25 October 2022, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted California’s Bay Area. Fortunately, it was more of a than a violent shake, but reports from residents across the region flooded into the United States Geological Survey (USGS) from those who had felt it.
Arculata: The bread that survived Pompeii
It was shortly after midday when the baker stepped out of the front door of his shop onto a small side street. He needed fresh air and a moment to himself. It had been a busy night of milling and bread-making.
Biden administration blames chaotic Afghan pull-out on Trump
US President Joe Biden's administration has blamed its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan on his predecessor, Donald Trump, in a new report. But the report also acknowledges that the government should have begun the evacuation of civilians earlier.
King Charles supports study into royal family slavery links
The King has expressed his support for the first time for research into the Royal Family's historical links to the slave trade.
Could dinosaurs have grown any bigger?
In 2001, paleontologists Kristina Curry Rogers and Catherine Forster found a single rib bone in Madagascar that was nearly 3m (9.84 ft) long, roughly the length of a ping pong table.
South Africa snake on plane: Deadly cobra in cockpit forces emergency landing
It felt like just another flight for South African pilot Rudolph Erasmus, until he noticed an extra passenger on his plane at 11,000ft in the air. However, it wasn't a human, but a cobra slithering under his seat.
The Great War: The WW1 video game that's eerily accurate
There are many images of World War One sewn into the popular imagination, but now video gamers are able to experience the conflict's Earth-churning intensity as if first-hand.
Virgin Orbit: Richard Branson's rocket firm files for bankruptcy
British billionaire Sir Richard Branson's rocket company Virgin Orbit has filed for bankruptcy in the US after failing to secure new investment. The satellite launch company halted operations weeks ago but it hopes to find a buyer for the business.
How stretching actually changes your muscles - Malachy McHugh
Dig into the science of stretching, and find out what it actually does to your muscles and how you can improve your flexibility.
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An athlete is preparing for a game. They’ve put on their gear and done their warmup, and now it’s time for one more routine — stretching. Typically, athletes st
The pilots who ejected underwater – and lived
On 13 October 1954, a Royal Navy aviator called Bruce MacFarlane took off from the deck of the British aircraft carrier Albion, somewhere in the Mediterranean. Moments later his plane plunged into the water in front of the ship.
Spy balloon sent data to China in real time - report
The Chinese balloon that flew over the US earlier this year managed to gather intelligence from military bases for days before it was shot down, US media report. The balloon was able to transmit data to Beijing in real time, NBC News reported, citing US officials.
Solitary Confinement: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
John Oliver discusses solitary confinement, how prevalent it is, how damaging it can be, and, of course, how to hit the woah.
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Would you open up to a chatbot therapist?
Would you share your deepest anxiety with Alexa? Or maybe ask Siri for some emotional support after a particularly stressful day? We are increasingly turning to chatbots on smart speakers or websites and apps to answer questions.
Five countries that are safer for women
After a long pandemic pause on travel, people aren't waiting around for a partner to get packing. The interest in solo travel continues to rise worldwide, especially among women.