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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.

Energy storage systems key to powering the future

They will play a critical role in storing and delivering power from renewable energy consistently and according to demand.

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‘Frankenstein’ meat or food future: farmers tell

Lab-grown meat could have a huge impact on farmers so researchers are asking them what they think about it.

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Eight key questions about lab-grown meat

It’s been around for a decade now — but cultured meat still faces some huge hurdles.

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Future food depends on the cutting edge

As climate change enters uncharted territory, we will need all the skills of the past, and some from the future, to keep feeding the world.

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Protecting threatened species in a new era of fire

Some plants and animals love fire. Others do not. Science will help figure out which areas to burn, which to hose and how to create resilient ecosystems.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Energy storage systems key to powering the future

‘Frankenstein’ meat or food future: farmers tell

Eight key questions about lab-grown meat

Future food depends on the cutting edge

Protecting threatened species in a new era of fire

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