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Human ‘safety drivers’ in Uber robotaxis could lose skills if all they do is observe
The minicabs will include a ‘safety driver’, but as human skills turn from doing to watching, driving expertise can deteriorate.
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Nepal floods: Khalte residents knew the river could take their camp – and then it did
Khalte’s residents survived one disaster – but were left vulnerable to the next.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: what its success means for children’s reading
Parton’s generous scheme has provided millions of free books to children around the world, helping to foster a love of reading that can set youngsters up for life.
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How the Bayeux tapestry came alive for the people who viewed it a thousand years ago
The tapestry’s rich and detailed decoration, coupled with the opportunity to actually touch it, created a strong and engaging experience for viewers.
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Do you need to worry about the Sun turning into a black hole?
Some stars turn into black holes at the end of their lifespans, once they stop burning the fuel in their cores.
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Moscow has a long history of paranoia about Britain’s support for Russia’s enemies
Through the 1920s the fledgling Soviet Union was convinced that Britain was conniving at its destruction.
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Brazilian meat, antibiotics and superbugs: what you need to know
Antibiotic resistance is not only a hospital problem. Farming, food production and import standards also play a role.
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How a little stress may help our cells protect themselves
Small challenges can activate cells’ protective systems. Scientists are exploring whether food compounds and medicines can make use of this effect.
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How AI could make us work even harder
Automation may simply speed up the rat race.
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Himalayan hazards are becoming more complex. Our warning systems need to catch up
How do you warn people downstream about fast-moving hazards that can change form and cross borders?
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Early mammals weren’t all loners, as scientists thought – some already lived in pairs alongside the dinosaurs
Our mammalian ancestors living 160 million years ago sometimes lived in pairs.
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Are South African teaching posts up for sale? School staff say an old problem hasn’t gone away
South Africa has clear rules for hiring teachers – but many educators believe other influences are stronger.