I spent much of my trip wondering what it was about Naoshima, revered nationally as Japan’s “art island,” that gave this small place such significant distinction. In a country so defined by its craft and artistry, I envisioned a vast artists’ colony, all flowing robes and open-air easels. I was wrong. The first thing I… Read More »
Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, Sign up for free here. Experimentation is fundamental to the scientific process and lies at the core of being human and questioning the world around us. Thousands of years ago, our ancestors made the first… Read More »
Jeremy Bamber investigators may have lied about evidence that led to his conviction and 39 years in prison, an inquest is expected to suggest. Bamber was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of murdering his adoptive parents Nevill and June, his 26-year-old sister Sheila Caffell and their six-year-old twins Daniel and Nicholas at… Read More »
Warning signs are there for a reason – some of us learn this the hard way. Take the unlucky tourist who stood too close to one of the King’s Guard horses (ignoring the sign above) and was bitten as a result. Unfortunately, London’s clumsy tourist behaviour isn’t limited to Horse Guards Parade. Here’s our guide… Read More »
At the headquarters of Google DeepMind, the artificial intelligence lab in London, researchers have a long-standing ritual for announcing major results: They ring a large ceremonial gong. In 2016, the gong rang for AlphaGo, an artificial intelligence system that excelled at the game of Go. In 2017, the gong rang out when AlphaZero conquered chess.… Read More »
Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter explained what her family thinks of her tattoos and funky hair: “I think it’s all, ‘I don’t understand, but I want you to be who you want to be.’” Now, as Ms. Harris runs for the White House, Ella Emhoff’s eccentric style and abundance of online fans could be an advantage for… Read More »
Riyadh Air will begin flights next year and hopes to fly to 100 destinations worldwide by 2030. What can passengers expect? Which plane will passengers board? Riyadh Air has ordered 39 long-haul Boeing 787s and has an option to buy 33 more. An order – likely from Airbus – for short-haul jets to serve domestic… Read More »
WASHINGTON (AP) — New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, but some appear to work much better than others, researchers reported Sunday. It’s hard to tell if memory problems are caused by Alzheimer’s. That requires a hard-to-obtain brain scan or an uncomfortable spinal tap to confirm the buildup of… Read More »
Early morning in the Old Town, when the pretty cobblestone streets and old stone staircases are relatively empty, you can wander along the cream-colored, marble-looking Stradun (Placa) – the Main Street – away from the crowds. It’s tempting to stop at one of the cafes on Gundulic Square or browse the markets – their stalls… Read More »
The happiness you feel when you arrive in a newly discovered town, a beautiful place, or a tourist attraction and find that parking is free is as rare as it is profound. It’s a bit sad too. You’re congratulating yourself on saving a ten quid when you should be getting ready for a bit of… Read More »