Digital wallets have emerged as a transformative force in how people pay for things in recent years as digital technology, especially via mobile phones, has accelerated in the 21st century. The first ever digital wallet is widely accepted to have been created by Coca-Cola in 1997 in Helsinki, enabling consumers to make purchases at a … Read more
Illustration: Fabrizio Lenci Lire en français sur Nature Africa Johnblack Kabukye struggles to explain to his colleagues back home in Uganda why he’s doing a two-year stint as a postdoctoral researcher in Sweden. “If you say you’re doing a master’s or a PhD, it’s clear what that means,” says the digital-health specialist, who worked as … Read more
Fighting off rising seas without reducing humanity’s carbon emissions is like trying to drain a bathtub without turning off the tap. But increasingly, scientists are sounding the alarm on yet another problem compounding the crisis for coastal cities: Their land is also sinking, a phenomenon known as subsidence. The metaphorical tap is still on—as rapid … Read more
Illustration: Sam Falconer Andrew Day, a molecular microbiologist at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, is four years sober. His journey to this point inspires his work, which he hopes might help others who are struggling with alcohol. Nature Outlook: The human microbiome There are many risk factors associated with alcohol-use disorder (AUD), including mental-health conditions … Read more
If you are looking forward to the premiere of the highly anticipated Apple TV documentary series about Lionel Messi. An Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. Apple is giving you the chance to step into the life of … Read more
On February 21, 2024, Apple TV will release a remarkable four-part documentary Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend. Promising to provide an intimate, in-depth look at Lionel Messi’s illustrious football career, focusing not only on his professional trajectory but also on the man behind the football legend. The series, filmed in Paris, Qatar, … Read more
In today’s globalized world, the ability to communicate across languages and cultures is more crucial than ever. As businesses expand internationally, travelers explore new destinations, and digital content proliferates, the demand for accurate and efficient translation has skyrocketed. Enter online translation platforms, the unsung heroes of our interconnected age. 1. What are Online Translation Platforms? … Read more