The possible join between the fragments of an ancient epic written in cuneiform in London and Geneva has been speculated for over 50 years.
In Altered Carbon, the streetscape reflects the sodden bitumen and garbled neon of Blade Runner’s Los Angeles.
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Seeing black lead characters who are accomplished scientists could be just the thing to help inspire future generations to follow in their footsteps.
Science is one thread of culture – and entertainment, including graphic books, can reflect that.
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You might not think much about science topics as part of your everyday life. But science – like art, music, religion – is part of our culture, and scientists can help it reclaim its rightful place.
Consolidation is happening at a rapid pace. But who will bear the brunt of the costs?
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China, which recycles much of the world’s waste material, is slashing its scrap imports. This move could force the United States and Europe to boost recycling instead of shipping trash overseas.
A team of technologists have joined forces with doctors, lawyers, economists and philosophers to make technology ethical.
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If you can’t use Bitcoin to buy anything then it has no intrinsic value.
The Rolling Stones performing in Hamburg during the ‘No Filter’ European tour: the band’s legacy is entwined with the pioneers of black American music.
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Pinching musical phrases and stylistic approaches has always been a part of art making and can be a respectful exchange. But shallow, ill-informed appropriation only perpetuates tired stereotypes.
Drones being used to find survivors after an earthquake in Ecuador in 2016.
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Stand by for drones, robots and sensors to the rescue.
Disney has announced that it will be launching its own streaming service for its central brands, and another one for live sports.
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Disney recently announced a forthcoming streaming service, leading some to wonder if the company is gearing up for a battle with Netflix. But not all streaming services are locked in a death match.
Widnes, England, during the late 19th century.
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Devoting all energies to fight over an imaginary border deflects attention from the real issues.
While the original Blade Runner provides some insight into artificial life, and the book explores power and human relationships, Blade Runner 2049 has none of that.
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Blade Runner 2049 represents a failure of the imagination. The film is a series of events strung together and steeped in narcissism, excessive self-absorption, isolation and regressive politics.
The city of Vancouver is set among a beautiful background, but the scenic wonder masks other problems.
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Vancouver may be one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but the president of Emily Carr University says the city could benefit from the discipline of design.
Foxconn was nominated for the 2011 Public Eye Award, which produced this image as part of its campaign to end labour exploitation.
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The first ten years of the iPhone has been a bloody decade of labour abuse, especially in Chinese factories such as those run by Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics manufacturer.