How swarming animals can help humans and AI make better decisions

Starling murmurations form as daylight fades over their roosting sites. Shutterstock / Albert Beukhof The word swarm often carries negative connotations – think biblical plagues of locusts or high streets full of last-minute shoppers during the Christmas rush. However, swarming is essential for the survival of many animal collectives. AndContinue Reading

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Grayson Perry is arguably the most famous artist working in Britain today, said BBC Scotland. Since the 1980s, he has gone “from taking pottery evening classes to winning the Turner Prize”, and presenting programmes on Channel 4. He is now held in high esteem by both the art establishment andContinue Reading

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Whether it’s for dinner inspiration, recipe ideas or cooking tips, food podcasts have become a vital ingredient for many foodies and home chefs. Some of the best “food-inspired listens” will have you “returning for second helpings”, said Katie Rosseinsky in Stylist. “Just be warned”, these podcasts from chefs, critics andContinue Reading

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Disney has signalled the death knell for physical media by announcing it will no longer be releasing theatrical content on DVDs in Australia. The move, reported by The Digital Bits, mirrors the decision to stop physical releases in some Asian and Latin American countries, as streaming services increasingly dominate theContinue Reading

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British readers have voted JK Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” as the greatest debut novel of all time.  A poll of 2,000 UK literary lovers, commissioned by Amazon.co.uk to launch its Kindle Storyteller Award, saw the 1997 first instalment of Rowling’s series take 31% of the vote. “ToContinue Reading

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From “finding the best-priced plane tickets” to “packing like a pro”, there’s a lot to know about travelling, said Travel + Leisure magazine. “That’s where podcasts come in.” The best travel podcasts “inform and inspire” and can help you “nail down those hacks, discover your next destination, or daydream aboutContinue Reading

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