Emerging Technologies
This robot interviewer is helping Sweden recruit without bias
The AI interviewer reduces the potential for discrimination in the early stages of the hiring process.
Recoded to Forum Agenda on 29/05/2024.
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Nature and Biodiversity
Freshwater is becoming saltier – and it’s bad for the planet and our health
We rely on salt to de-ice roads but it’s increasing the salinity of rivers and lakes and harming aquatic ecosystems.
Education and Skills
Scientists are using machine learning to unlock the mysteries of long-dead languages
Modern technology could help us decipher the script on ancient Mesopotamian tablets and give us a glimpse into everyday life circa 3,000 BC.
Nature and Biodiversity
Chart of the day: These countries have the largest carbon footprints
This chart highlights the enormous variations between the major world economies in CO₂ emissions per capita.
Geographies in Depth
Air pollution has been linked to autism after this study of children in Shanghai
A new study from China has found children who are exposed to fine particulate pollution are at significantly greater risk of developing autism.