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Social Sciences Jul 7, 2023

Can chatbots write inspirational and wise sermons?

When several hundred Lutherans in Bavaria, Germany, attended a service on June 9, 2023, designed by ChatGPT, the program not only selected hymns and prayers, but also composed and delivered a sermon, delivered by an avatar ...

Environment May 19, 2023

With mouth-watering foods, mountain farms in Europe seek climate readiness

Tackling threats to water supply in European highlands is crucial for producers of premium foods and drinks ranging from Spanish ham to Scotch whisky.

Social Sciences May 12, 2023

How did abuse get baked into the restaurant industry?

When the The New York Times and The Boston Globe recently published exposés in which employees of award-winning chef Barbara Lynch described their abusive work environments, we weren't surprised.

Ecology May 9, 2023

Come pests, frost or fire: How the Swiss are arming their wines against climate change

Climate change is increasingly felt globally, and the wine industry is no exception. In vineyards, global heating is synonymous with increased frost and hail, droughts, fires and disease.

Economics & Business Apr 25, 2023

COVID market disruptions were tougher on small firms spread up and down supply chain, study finds

While diversification may be universally lauded for reducing risk in your retirement savings and improving your diet, not all diversification is equally advantageous for small businesses. According to a new study from the ...

Environment Mar 9, 2023

'More important than rainforests': UK pioneers peat partnership

On a windswept hillside in a remote corner of northern England, a peatland restoration plan pooling public and private money is underway which proponents claim provides a model for climate change mitigation.

Plants & Animals Feb 17, 2023

Wine connoisseurs face testing times as climate change alters flavors

Global warming is affecting vineyards and the taste of wines.

Economics & Business Jan 16, 2023

Farming in South Africa: 6 things that need urgent attention in 2023

South Africa's agriculture remains an important sector of the economy and holds great potential to reduce poverty. It's also central to the political economy of the country, as evident in the governing African National Congress's ...

Environment Dec 22, 2022

Genoa is an example of how to rethink cultural heritage and urban sustainability

Urban planning has a long history, stretching back to Ancient Greece and even Mesopotamia. Many centuries later, Europe finally caught up with the idea when Genoa developed the Strade Nuove and the Palazzi dei Rolli—the ...

Ecology Oct 21, 2022

Grapevines may only need help to survive heavy spotted lanternfly infestations

While heavy infestations of spotted lanternfly on grapevines—especially in successive years—can result in their demise, most vines may be able to survive lighter infestations with few ill effects.

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