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Europa’s icy shell
Science, Maths & Technology

Europa’s icy shell

...changing, similar to Earth’s surface with its tectonic plates. Other ‘geological’ features include ridges (1–2 km wide) extending across Europa’s surface, evidence of sub-surface material forcing its way to the surface. There are also ‘puddles’ of smooth material burying parts of pre-existing ridges, implying liquid water or a slurry of water-ice flooding...
Why New York-style rent controls would not work in London
Society, Politics & Law

Why New York-style rent controls would not work in London

...change hands to keep them at or below the rate of inflation. But a closer look at the model shows why it can’t be easily exported elsewhere, especially in London. Build, or they won’t come To keep its rent control system working, NYC mayor Bill de Blasio is having to spend heavily to get more homes built, promising 200,000 more affordable units in the next ten years....
London housing protests echo Glasgow rent strikes of 100 years ago
Society, Politics & Law

London housing protests echo Glasgow rent strikes of 100 years ago

...accommodation and council housing. It is all a reminder of the power of people to bring change, just like the Jerermy Corbyn election and the Scottish Yes campaign – another protest currently celebrating its anniversary. So much changes, so much stays the same.[The Conversation] This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
What are the challenges and opportunities of urban artificial intelligence and robotics?
Science, Maths & Technology

What are the challenges and opportunities of urban artificial intelligence and robotics?

...change. Whether these automated technologies and indeed, technologies in general, are inherently good or bad is difficult to determine. A hammer can be used to rob a bank and used to hammer in nails as part of a DIY project. The same may apply to new automated AI technologies: whether they are good or bad depends on how we use them. [A few robots standing on the...
How to keep your kidneys healthy
Health, Sports & Psychology

How to keep your kidneys healthy

...changes is never easy. A step-by-step approach is recommended to help you make those lasting changes required to protect your kidneys. If you find it difficult, please consider accessing any of the services discussed in this article to help you on your journey to better kidney health. Find Out More Kidney Care UK - UK Kidney patients support charity National Health...
The biology of loving our pets
Science, Maths & Technology

The biology of loving our pets

...Chang et al., 2025). The study concluded that forcing anxious cats to cuddle could reduce trust and bonding due to this reduction in oxytocin, which might help to explain why some cats are naturally more aloof than others! Pets release the love hormone, oxytocin, in response to their owners. However, it’s not just cats that show differences in their oxytocin response. A...
Internet of everything
Digital & Computing

Internet of everything

...changed our lives where we (the people) fit in with the evolving internet where we (the people) fit in with the evolving internet. Before you start, The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations of the course. Your input will help to further improve the online learning experience. If you’d like to...
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An expert’s take on AI
Digital & Computing

An expert’s take on AI

...changes to photographs. So you can could replace the sky if you came on a cloudy day to a blue sunny sky, you can put reflections in the water, you can even move the light around. Q: Are there any ethical concerns around using AI? A: There are. It goes from things such as the ethics of the huge amount of energy that is consumed by training and using artificial...