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Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech

Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech

I'm led through a series of concrete corridors at Vilnius Tech University, Lithuania; the murals give a Soviet-era vibe, and it seems an unlikely location for a high-tech lab working on a laser commun …

Why plane turbulence is becoming more frequent - and more severe

Why plane turbulence is becoming more frequent - and more severe

Listen to this article being read Andrew Davies was on his way to New Zealand to work on a Doctor Who exhibition, for which he was project manager. The first leg of his flight from London to Singapore …

Why scientists are counting tiny marine creatures, from Space

Why scientists are counting tiny marine creatures, from Space

Scientists say subtle differences in the colour of seawater will enable them to count tiny - but critically important - Antarctic marine creatures, from Space. The target of the new research effort is …

Why the world is watching RFK's fight with US health agency

Why the world is watching RFK's fight with US health agency

In fiery Senate testimony this week, US Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr once again set his sights on the nation's top public health agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). His …

Will AI make language dubbing easy for film and TV?

Will AI make language dubbing easy for film and TV?

Finding international films that might appeal to the US market is an important part of the work of XYZ Films. Maxime Cottray is the chief operating officer at the Los Angeles-based independent studio. …

Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs?

Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs?

Serena Williams, one of the most successful athletes of all time, has spoken out about using weight loss drugs - she says, to lift the 'stigma' around using such medication. Will her outspoken comment …