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I am a concerned scientist doing research at the interface between artificial intelligence and genetics. I actively push back against the creeping development of mass surveillance technology, in particular the …
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I am an Australian journalist, writer and media professional with a particular passion for court reporting. I have a Masters in Journalism and undergraduate studies in Islamic Studies, communications, French …
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‘Like watching your house burn down’: Americans in Britain on the shock of Trump’s victory
Just before Donald Trump was elected in 2016, Kristin Tadlock-Hunter, 31, moved to London with her British spouse. She did a lot of canvassing for Hillary Clinton before she left. This time, all she could do was vote remotely. So, as the US went to the polls, she felt powerless.And …
Genomic research is at risk from ‘race science’ activists’ discredited ideas | Letter
Statement by the European Society of Human Genetics and the British Society for Genetic Medicine. Cosigned as a member of the Policy and Ethics Committee of the European Society of Human Genetics.
Why were the floods in Spain so bad? A visual guide
xAt least 158 people have died in Spain after torrential rains triggered the country’s deadliest floods in decades, unleashing a deluge of muddy water that turned village streets into rivers, destroyed homes and swept away bridges, railways tracks and cars.An unknown number of people remain missing, while thousands of others …
A Guardian Jobs guide to developing soft skills for the workplace
When applying for jobs, it’s always important to demonstrate your technical ability to perform the role, whether by including your qualifications on your CV or recalling your experiences in an interview or cover letter. On the one hand, soft skills have sometimes been overlooked in the formalities of the recruitment …
Must-win Pennsylvania still bafflingly close as Harris and Trump fight for edge
The victor of Pennsylvania and its 19 electoral votes, the most of any battleground state, will probably win the electoral college and determine the trajectory of the country for the next four years.
Must-win Pennsylvania still bafflingly close as Harris and Trump fight for edge
The victor of Pennsylvania and its 19 electoral votes, the most of any battleground state, will probably win the electoral college and determine the trajectory of the country for the next four years.
Solar power to the people: how the sun is bringing light – and TV – to Amazon villages
At dusk, Piyulaga village starts to wake up. Families gather at the entrances of their huts, children play and cycle around, and Brazilian country music fills the air as lights flicker on in the small settlement in the Xingu Indigenous territory of Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Abandoning Bass Strait oil and gas structures would breach international law, expert warns
An international law expert has warned that abandoning oil and gas infrastructure in Bass Strait would breach Australia’s obligations under international law, if ExxonMobil pursues this plan in decommissioning its Gippsland offshore project.Prof Donald Rothwell, who specialises in international law at the Australian National University, said Bass Strait was used …
Harris campaigns in Philadelphia with promise to win presidential election
Kamala Harris addressed a boisterous crowd in North Philadelphia on Sunday, promising supporters that she would win a seemingly deadlocked presidential race with just nine days left before election day.
Hellah Sidibe: the man on a seven-year run streak who once hated running
Hellah Sidibe has been on a streak since 15 May 2017. Rain or shine, and no matter how his body is feeling, he has gone for a run for the last 2,700-plus days.
Virginia candidate fired by Trump warns of Republican plans to politicize federal jobs
Despite Republican Derrick Anderson’s efforts to distance himself from Project 2025, Democrat Eugene Vindman has sought to directly tie his opponent to the most controversial elements of the manifesto, warning that Republicans could implement Donald Trump’s plans to politicize and relocate large numbers of federal employees.
Virginia candidate fired by Trump warns of Republican plans to politicize federal jobs
The Democrat Eugene Vindman stood before a group of roughly 30 fellow veterans and warned of an impending danger if Republicans like his opponent, Derrick Anderson, won key House races next month: a little-known policy called schedule F.
A Colombian warlord became the Amazon rainforest’s most unlikely protector. Now he is cutting it down
In the Amazon states of southern Colombia, uniform patches of cattle pasture suddenly give way to trees so numerous and densely packed that the blots of emerald, lime green and white overlap as vines, leaves and tree trunks merge into one.According to official figures, this place is an international success …
Through the roof: how a Brisbane shed is turning old solar panels into silver and copper
In a 50m shed south of Brisbane, solar panels are being turned into silver and copper.Photovoltaic panels no longer capable of producing electricity are having their aluminium and wires removed before being ground up and refined into plastic, glass, silicon, silver and copper. So far, nothing has gone to waste.The …
‘I felt like a bird god’: why comedian Geraldine Hickey is excited for this year’s Aussie Bird Count
In early October the comedian Geraldine Hickey went looking for tawny frogmouths, a charismatic bird with a frog-like beak and mottled feathers.“They’re a good-looking bird,” Hickey says, though it hasn’t yet appeared in her annual bird calendar, a project she started as a “lockdown thing” that has gained its own …
Glitter has lost its shine – but scientists may have found a safer substitute
Even before Taylor Swift donned “glitter freckles”, the sparkly stuff was prolific – sold in tiny vials at craft shops and sprinkled on to a variety of products from clothing to Christmas decorations, cards and makeup.Glitter ends up everywhere: in the environment as well as the carpet.While some scientists have …
Highest paying jobs without a degree: a Guardian Jobs guide
Are you a school leaver looking for your first job? Or interested in changing careers without going to university? This handy guide has everything you need to know about landing a well-paid job without a degree. For many years, university education has been thought of as the most direct path …
A Guardian Jobs Guide to Apprenticeships
While you may be forgiven for thinking that a university degree is the only path to a successful career, apprenticeships support the training and development of professionals in countless industries. They provide a pathway into employment for people from all backgrounds and age groups. Through direct, hands-on learning of job-specific …
Fewer than 10 of these orchids remain in the wild. Victoria was about to burn them into extinction
A critically endangered orchid has received a late reprieve after a local environmental group threatened legal action against the Victorian government, prompting officials to cancel a planned burn of its habitat.The bald-tip beard orchid – a species with fewer than 10 plants remaining in the Australian wild – was thought …
The Moral Dilemmas of Crimes with ‘Unknowing Victims’
At 12 she was abused by a friend’s father. Police told her parents she was asleep so there was no need to let her know. The problem? They were wrong
Underwhelming Walz and a more presentable Vance: the VP debate – podcast
Joan E Greve and Leah Wright Rigueur discuss JD Vance and Tim Walz’s clash on the debate stage in New York City on Tuesday night. How to...
Republicans want to recapture the Senate. This Pennsylvania race could stop them
Pennsylvania has come into laser focus in the 2024 election as the must-win state of the presidential election. But further down the ballot is another race in the battleground state – one that could decide whether Democrats are able to hold on to a one-seat majority in the Senate.
How to work freelance, plan ahead and stay afloat in the UK
Here’s how to organise your financial life if you’re a freelancer or sole trader.Sole trader is the most straightforward business or legal structure if you are self-employed. Depending on the nature of your business, other options include a partnership (with someone else) or setting up a limited company. If you …
How to work freelance, plan ahead and stay afloat in the UK
Here’s how to organise your financial life if you’re a freelancer or sole trader.Sole trader is the most straightforward business or legal structure if you are self-employed. Depending on the nature of your business, other options include a partnership (with someone else) or setting up a limited company. If you …