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Bill Bailey on music, mischief and touring Australia
Bill Bailey talks about what makes Australia special, making music across language barriers, midnight rehearsals and preparing for a typewriter solo, jammed keys and all. Source link
Are best books lists 'reductive and performative' or good for readers?
While best books lists have their detractors, the form has proved popular for 150 years. What’s behind the enduring appeal of the best-of list? Source link
This Rare Gene Drastically Raises Lung Cancer Risk in People Who Never Smoked
The gene is found predominantly in Southern Appalachia and may be one of the most powerful cancer-risk mutations ever found. Source link
A.I. Agents as ‘Co-Scientists’? This Lab Says They Could Speed Drug Research.
A.I. is already a powerful tool for scientific discovery. Now, some biomedical researchers are teaching it to do even more. Source link
Read Mark Carney's full speech to the European Parliament
Read Prime Minister Mark Carney’s remarks to the European Parliament on Thursday. Source link
Dismaying climate news doesn’t mean the climate fight is over
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at what the recent bad news about climate change means for future warming; see the structure of a unique type of lake that is gone for good in Canada; and learn how flood protection was built under a Saskatoon park. Source link
The Next Gene-Editing Technology May Also Be the Oldest
Scientists have discovered a powerful gene-targeting system in viruses. Billions of years old, VIPR seems to predate CRISPR and may be even more powerful. Source link
NASA satellite discovers a new crater on the moon that's bigger than the Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that’s bigger than the Roman Colosseum and is the result of a powerful impact two years ago that initially went undetected. Source link
'Don't close, don't sell': Union implores Stellantis to keep Brampton plant as automaker signals sale
The union representing Canadian workers at Stellantis is urging the automaker to keep its commitment to retooling its Brampton Ont., plant as the company looks poised to sell it instead. Source link
'Inspirational' 97-year- old wing walker gives back to hospital ward
The world’s oldest female wing-walker has delivered a cheque to the hospital where she was treated. Source link