Jogyesa temple in South Korea initiated Gabi, a humanoid robot into its order this week, as it combats falling participation and interest Amid rows of colourful lanterns strung across the courtyard of Jogyesa temple in Seoul, an unusual ceremony unfolded this week: monks held a Buddhist initiation for a humanoid ...
‘We’re not Lady Gaga and Elton John’: unmasking Angine de Poitrine, the year’s buzziest, dottiest band‘We’re not Lady Gaga and Elton John’: unmasking Angine de Poitrine, the year’s buzziest, dottiest band
Their microtonal rock has been a huge viral hit – but are they really 333-year-old aliens inspired by Borneo monkeys? The Quebecois duo tell all Recently, Angine de Poitrine had to get new heads. The alien-looking rock duo were not in fact born with the monochrome polka-dotted complexions and extruded ...
Experience: I am the best lightsaber fighter in EuropeExperience: I am the best lightsaber fighter in Europe
Some people wear elaborate clothes and spin their sabers like in the movies, but if you fight theatrically you’ll lose I grew up in the suburbs around Paris and started fencing when I was five. I kept it up until I was about 22, but then began looking for something else. ...
‘Being human helps’: despite rise of AI is there still hope for Europe’s translators?‘Being human helps’: despite rise of AI is there still hope for Europe’s translators?
A booming tech sector has disrupted translation jobs in publishing – but they could be needed for a while longer yet In February 2022, while he was plugging away at rendering the US writer Dana Spiotta’s novel Wayward into French, the literary translator Yoann Gentric decided he needed a bit ...
Can a sprawling city make public transit work? Sydney may be on the right trackCan a sprawling city make public transit work? Sydney may be on the right track
With transport set to be Australia’s top-emitting sector by 2030, officials have recognised the need to invest At Penrith, a suburb on Sydney’s rural fringe 50km (30 miles) west of the central business district, you can catch a train to the city every four to eight minutes during the morning ...
Chris Mason: What the results tell us so farChris Mason: What the results tell us so far
So far, we have a chunk of the results around the parts of England that have had contests and no results yet from Scotland or Wales. ...
What early election results show us in maps and chartsWhat early election results show us in maps and charts
See which parties are winning – and losing – across the UK and who’s won in your area, using our interactive tool. ...
John Curtice: First results shows how fragmented UK politics has becomeJohn Curtice: First results shows how fragmented UK politics has become
Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared. ...
When will we know the full results?When will we know the full results?
Millions have voted in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England. ...
Quiz: Which facial feature almost stopped Attenborough’s TV career?Quiz: Which facial feature almost stopped Attenborough’s TV career?
Sir David Attenborough turns 100. How well do you know the broadcaster’s life and career? ...