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Record-breaking heatwave hits US as Fourth of July holiday weekend gets underway. Source link
We were happier during the COVID-19 pandemic. The reason is money
Australians felt a greater sense of satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic than they do today, according to government data, when households are grappling with the impact of inflation, rising interest rates and a reduction in real wages. Source link
A straight woman steals a young gay man's story in Josh Silver's debut novel
Described as one of the books of the year, Fruit Fly asks who has the right to tell which stories in an age of cancellation for cultural appropriation. Source link
Louise Arbour installed as 31st Governor General at precarious moment for national unity
Louise Arbour used her first remarks as Governor General to urge Canadians to listen to each other during a moment marked by division and uncertainty. Source link
‘You operate on patients while they are awake’: Why brain surgeries are often painless
‘You operate on patients while they are awake’: Why brain surgeries are often painless Source link
You don't need to worry about recursive-self-improving AI – yet
Anthropic has warned that recursive-self-improving AI could be on the horizon, but the truth is the company is more immediately concerned with marketing itself for a blockbuster initial public offering on the stock market, says Matthew Sparkes Source link
Wildlife thrives in solar farm built on restored peatland
A diverse range of bird species has been recorded at a solar park on rewetted peatland in Germany, suggesting that combining energy generation with habitat restoration could benefit biodiversity, the climate and the economy Source link
What is a ‘normal’ memory slowdown, and when should I worry?
Lapses in memory are a normal part of ageing but can also be signs of dementia. Here’s how to distinguish between typical brain ageing and cognitive decline Source link
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What really happened when ancient humans migrated out of Africa
The out-of-Africa migration, in which ancient humans went on to inhabit every other continent except Antarctica, may not have been one moment in time, but a long and slow process. Columnist Michael Marshall examines how archaeologists are rethinking this critical part of our history Source link
Iran and Israel stop trading blows but fighting continues in Lebanon
Israel and Iran have agreed to hold off attacks but Iran says it will not “retreat from any threat” and Israel warns it too it will “respond with full force” if attacks resume. Source link
Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon
The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned. Source link