Tesla’s recall of 2 million vehicles reminds us how far driverless car AI still has to go: Metamorworks / Shutterstock Tesla has recalled 2 million US vehicles over concerns about its autopilot function. Autopilot is meant to help with manoeuvres such as steering and acceleration, but still needs input from the driver. It comes just …
Domicide: the destruction of homes in Gaza reminds me of what happened to my city, Homs: This article accompanies an episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast featuring an interview with the author, Ammar Azzouz. The Israeli bombardment of Gaza following the Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7 has forced hundreds of thousands of …
The Wonder: Netflix’s story of 19th century ‘fasting girls’ reminds us starving bodies remain a public spectacle today: Florence Pugh stars in The Wonder. Christopher Barr/Netflix In October, US tabloid the New York Post reported somewhat gleefully that the early 2000s trend for “heroin chic” is back. After a brief period of limited body diversity, …
Bolsonaro’s first-round election bounce back reminds us why populist leaders are so popular: Many populist politicians do better in elections than polling suggests they will. Antonio Scorza/Shutterstock The sitting Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro secured an unexpected 43% vote in the recent first round of the presidential election, close behind his opponent Luiz Inácio Lula da …
Tokyo Vice reminds me of my experience with the yakuza in Japan: In Tokyo Vice, HBO max’s new highly praised TV series, the audience follows the adventures of journalist Jake Adelstein in the Japanese underworld. The series is inspired by Adelstein’s memoir of the same name, released in 2009. Adelstein was the first westerner to …
Ukraine: Poland reminds the EU how vulnerable its border nations really are: When a Russian airstrike hit a large military base in Ukraine just 15 miles from the Polish border, it drew instant international attention. The attack stood at strategically given its proximity to the territory of a Nato member. Any attack on Polish soil …
South Africa in the news: IPL 2020 | Nicholas Pooran’s stance and backlift reminds me of JP Duminy: Sachin Tendulkar: Pooran scored a gutsy half-century as Kings XI Punjab hunted down the 165-run target against Delhi Capitals to register their third consecutive win in the ongoing IPL edition.: “South Africa” – BingNews Zebras playing in …
The study of tiny fossils reminds us that museums are key to advancing science: Scientists examining microfossils aim to answer crucial questions to understand past and present climate crises. Dwayne Cloete To some people, museums are a place to view curiosities or to learn more about our world. For others, museums are buildings that conserve …
South Africa in the news: Dom Bess reminds me of Graeme Swann, says Michael Vaughan: Former English skipper Michael Vaughan heaped praise on off-spinner Dom Bess and has stated that the youngster, through his energy and body language, reminds him of the legendary Graeme Swann. Vaughan …: “South Africa” – BingNews Virus cases up sharply …
Westworld reminds us of how like us, not how different, robots could be: HBO For a sci-fi fan like me, fascinated by the nature of human intelligence and the possibility of building life-like robots, it’s always interesting to find a new angle on these questions. As a re-imagining of the original 1970s science fiction film …
Blood-red Siberian river reminds us that mining is a risky business: Facebook A river in Norilsk, Siberia, has turned a vivid shade of red, alarming local residents and resulting in a minor social media storm. The change in colour was reportedly due to a spill from a nearby nickel smelting plant. While the owners of …