Plus: the US has accused Russia of meddling ahead of the Presidential election This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. A brief guide to the greenhouse gases driving climate change Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) is used in high-voltage equipment on
Year: 2024
When “AI for Good” Goes Wrong
This guest article is adapted from the author’s new book From Pessimism to Promise: Lessons from the Global South on Designing Inclusive Tech , published by MIT Press. What do AI-enabled rhino collars in South Africa, computer-vision pest-detection drones in the Punjab farmlands, and wearable health devices in rural Malawi have in common? These initiatives
Scientists Make Living Mice’s Skin Transparent with Simple Food Dye
September 5, 2024 5 min read New research harnessed the highly absorbent dye tartrazine, used as the common food coloring Yellow No. 5, to turn tissues in living mice clear—temporarily revealing organs and vessels inside the animals By Lauren J. Young Skin normally scatters light, a phenomenon represented by white lines in the beginning of
Partial list of retailers that sold Boar’s Head deli meats linked to outbreak now available
The California Department of Health and some retail grocery chains have reported what stores have sold Boar’s Head deli meats linked to a deadly outbreak of Listeria infections. The outbreak has sickened at least 57 people across 18 states. Nine people have died, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Boar’s Head has
Patient count tops 150 in fatal outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles
Additional patients have been identified in an outbreak of illnesses traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles. FDA testing has shown that more of the company’s products are contaminated with harmful chemicals. There are now 158 confirmed illnesses in the outbreak, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The sick people are spread across 32 states
9 Family-Friendly Alternatives to Netflix and Disney Plus
Michael Foust Crosswalk Headlines Contributor Updated Sep 05, 2024 At some point in the past five years, I gave up on the major streaming services. Maybe it was when they began slipping R-rated content into their supposed family-friendly titles. Perhaps it was when I stumbled upon PG-13 content in a series geared toward children. Or
Georgia School Shooting Tragedy Gains Support from Local Community and Religious Leaders, $200,000 Raised on GoFundMe
Churches near the Winder, Ga., school where four people were shot and killed Wednesday say they are reaching out to the community and that their congregations have many ties to the school. A 14-year-old has been charged with fatally shooting two students and two teachers while also wounding nine others at Apalachee High School in
SR_A Spring 2025 Menswear
Samuel Ross is back in the fashion game. His intention is to rewrite its rules. But first here’s the recap. It’s just over six months […]
Veronica Beard Spring 2025 Ready-to-Wear
After looking to the 1960s in their recent resort collection, Veronica Swanson Beard and Veronica Miele Beard hoped to bottle something a little more ephemeral […]
PEPE Whales’ $42 Million Accumulation Could Prevent 10% Decline in Price
PEPE whales are saving the meme coin’s price, which has been struggling to recover its losses following a significant crash at the end of July. Despite several attempts to regain momentum, PEPE remains close to testing a critical support floor. As of now, these large wallet holders seem to be the key force preventing further