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The hacker turned politician using digital tech to reimagine democracy

New Scientist - Technology - Mon, 01/07/2024 - 19:00
Taiwan’s first ever minister of digital affairs has transformed politics, using online platforms and AI to give power to the country’s citizens – with lessons for us all
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Moss that survives deep freeze and radiation could live on Mars

New Scientist - Space - Mon, 01/07/2024 - 13:30
Syntrichia caninervis is found in some of the most extreme places on Earth and can survive conditions that would kill almost any other organism, making it a potential candidate for colonising Mars
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Time ticks faster on the moon by 57 microseconds per Earth day

New Scientist - Space - Fri, 28/06/2024 - 22:00
With lunar exploration ramping up, NASA has been tasked with defining a time zone for the moon. New calculations show that time is ever so slightly faster on the lunar surface, which can affect navigation
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AI can identify the most brilliant and entertaining chess moves

New Scientist - Technology - Fri, 28/06/2024 - 14:00
An AI that can tell which chess moves are awe-inspiring is being used to make a chess computer that would play creatively, possibly making it more enjoyable to watch or compete against
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