The rise of the robo-restaurant: AI is ready to take your order
Have you ever stood at the counter of a fast-food restaurant unsure of what to...
A giant marine heatwave has descended on Alaska
An area of unusually warm water is growing off the west coast of North America,...
The UK’s River Thames has come back to life – with a seal population to prove it
The River Thames flows through the heart of London and has been integral to the...
Do we judge robots on their colour? This study says we do
Picture a robot. What colour are you imagining? The chances are it’s white or metallic,...
This US city put an algorithm in charge of its school bus routes and saved $5 million
Every day across the US, fleets of iconic yellow school buses carry more than 25 million...
The racial wealth gap in the US is affecting its citizens and its economy – this is how
The US has spent the past century expanding its economic power. As it has grown,...
Your next pair of sneakers could be made from coffee
Coffee is a big deal. While just a handful of countries dominate production, it’s consumed in...
This plastic drinks bottle is made from plants
Plastic has transformed many aspects of daily life, from keeping food fresh to ensuring medical...
What is carbon offsetting?
A growing number of organizations, cities, and even entire countries are talking about becoming carbon neutral. And...
Climate change is destroying a barrier that protects the US from hurricanes
The US East Coast could soon be pounded by more intense and destructive hurricanes than...
