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The looming El Niño could be bad – but much worse is to come
Global warming will amplify the impacts of El Niño events, and could also make them much stronger and more far-reaching Source link
Superintelligent machines may well need us after all
Despite AI’s dizzying improvements in mathematical ability, its successes show just how integral human mathematicians are to the scientific process Source link
Rubio says concerns over Trump's health 'absurd and ridiculous'
The US president’s mental acuity is in the spotlight, with the secretary of state shown videos of Donald Trump appearing to fall asleep during public appearances. Source link
US–Australia talks on AUKUS changes have been underway for 18 months
The changes announced over the weekend will see Australia buy three second-hand submarines, rather than two second-hand and one new. Source link
'A little perturbed': Trump confirms expletive-laden call with Netanyahu
In an interview with a US podcast, the US president says he was frustrated that Benjamin Netanyahu was “constantly fighting with Lebanon”. Source link
Economic report says 82 occupations have been 'AI-disrupted'
A new economic report by consultancy firm Deloitte says the AI “winners” will be organisations that combine human and machine strengths, with recruiters saying human judgement will still be key. Source link
Delhi hotel fire kills at least 21 people, including foreigner visitors
More than 40 people were injured with some jumping out of the burning building to escape the flames. Source link
Keto diet shows real promise for anorexia recovery
Restricting carbohydrates may sound like an unlikely approach to treating anorexia, but following a ketogenic diet was linked to recovery in 3 in 4 people with the eating disorder in a small trial Source link
Indonesian official behind meals program plagued by food poisoning arrested
The ex-chief of Indonesia’s free school meals program linked to food poisoning cases has been arrested after a corruption probe. Source link
Australia faces proposed 12.5pc US tariff over forced labour crackdown
Australia could be hit with a new US tariff after the Trump administration accused dozens of countries of failing to crack down on goods made with forced labour. Source link