Scientific American

Algorithms really do create political polarization—and this AI tool let users avoid it

People often blame social media algorithms that prioritize extreme content for increasing political polarization, but this effect has been difficult to prove. Only the platform owners have access to ...
BBC

Barnes rules out Scotland switch, confirms Clarke

Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes will not be switching allegiance to Scotland before the World Cup, head coach Steve Clarke has confirmed. The 28-year-old, who has one England cap from a friendly ...
The New Zealand Herald

In Lower Hutt, a half-tonne magnet levitates - a key step toward an era of clean, super-abundant nuclear fusion energy

Wellington start-up OpenStar has made the first public demonstration of its technology, putting it on the path toward nuclear fusion. Video / Tony Meinen A Kiwi, Sir Ernest Rutherford, split the atom ...
TSN

Barnes’ OT 3-pointer sends Stars past World in the first clash at the NBA All-Star Game

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Edwards has said it boldly and confidently for years. He intends to be the best basketball player in the world. The Minnesota Timberwolves guard got to beat the World ...
Newstalk ZB

Road 'disintegrating' as flooding tears through Lower Hutt suburb

Roads in a Lower Hutt suburb have “essentially exploded” as heavy rain and overflowing storm drains caused water to burst up through the ground. Cracks and holes have shown up in streets around Stokes ...