Predictive policing: The pitfalls of crime forecasting
The developers of an algorithm designed to identify potential lawbreakers warn that misusing their model can perpetuate racial bias
Mexican president denies DEA involvement in drug lord’s capture
López Obrador acknowledged learning of Rafael Caro Quintero’s arrest after the fact and lamented the deaths of 14 marines who participated in the operation
What is harlequin-type ichthyosis, the strange ‘fish skin’ disease?
This very rare dermatological condition is caused by a genetic mutation that alters the process that forms the epidermis. One patient spoke out to ‘stop the stigmatization’
Narratives of inflation, interest rates and risk premiums
Since the European Central Bank began buying public bonds, the fiscal behavior of governments has been responsible
National Gallery’s landmark ‘Afro-Atlantic Histories’ closes to critical success
The exploration of long-ignored contributions to art also attracted record crowds to the DC museum, including Vice-President Kamala Harris who called it ‘historic’
Southern Europe battles wildfires amid ‘apocalypse of heat’
Deaths were reported in Spain and Portugal while France struggled with record temperatures as the heatwave began moving north, putting other countries on alert
Unyielding anti-abortion laws in the US put minors at risk
Political and media battles break out over the case of a 10-year-old rape victim who had to travel to another state to terminate her pregnancy
Thermal sedentary lifestyles – the reason why air conditioning is fattening
Research studies show a clear relationship between constant ambient temperatures and appetite
Dating apps and male beauty standards: Why are Tinder users so obsessed with height?
Biometric studies suggest that women consider tall men more attractive. What is myth and what is reality?