Philosophers Eric Schwitzgebel and Jeremy Pober argue in a new paper that consciousness may arise in beings built from materials completely unlike those in human brains.
Year: 2026
What GLP-1 Drugs Mean for the Future of Obesity Treatment and Who Will Benefit
A health analysis examines how Ozempic Wegovy and next-generation GLP-1 medications are transforming obesity care and what access challenges remain.
The Rise of Deeptech Startups in Indian Cities Beyond the Metros Is Reshaping the Ecosystem
India’s startup boom is no longer confined to Bengaluru and Mumbai as deeptech founders emerge from smaller cities with access to better support infrastructure.
Spain Under Sanchez: Can the Opposition Actually Capitalize on the Prime Minister’s Scandals
A political opinion column examines whether Spain’s centre-right opposition has the strategic clarity and leadership credibility to take advantage of Sanchez’s difficulties.
How Farmers in the US Canada and Mexico Are Navigating USMCA Uncertainty Under Trump
Agricultural industry voices explain the real-world consequences for crop producers and livestock farmers if Trump follows through on threats to exit the trade agreement.
Satya Nadella’s AI Warning Is the Most Important Statement the Tech Industry Needed to Hear
An opinion column argues that Microsoft’s CEO calling out OpenAI and Anthropic for not earning society’s permission to restructure the economy is a watershed moment.
What the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage Has Taught Us About Modern Football
An analysis of the emerging tactical patterns upsets and storylines from the first two matchdays of the expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup.
Justin Bieber’s Hallelujah Trend Is Sweeping Social Media and Here Is Why It Works
The viral social media trend inspired by Bieber’s emotional Coachella 2026 performance involves listing things you love punctuated with ‘hallelujah’.
Human Interest: Gilgo Beach Victims’ Families Speak Out as Rex Heuermann Receives Life Sentence
Family members of the eight women murdered by Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann gave emotional statements after the court handed down a life without parole sentence.
The SAVE America Act Faces Growing GOP Resistance — What Happens to Trump’s Flagship Legislation
An analysis of why multiple Republican senators are pushing back on the administration’s landmark domestic spending and tax package ahead of a crucial vote.