Credit: CC0 Public Domain A stay in space exerts extreme pressures on the human body. Astronauts’ bodies and brains are impacted by radiation, altered gravity, challenging working conditions, and sleep loss—all of which could compromise cognitive functioning. At the same time, they are required to perform complex tasks, and minor mistakes can have devastating consequences. […]
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the European economy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Europe will not be able to afford its generous welfare state provision and increased investment in defence and in tackling climate change unless the region fixes a persistent decline in growth, the European Central Bank’s […]
Hunter Martin/Getty Images Coming off a strong rebound season for the New York Mets in 2024, Luis Severino is banking on a healthy free-agent market rather than accepting the qualifying offer. Per The Athletic’s Will SammonSeverino is unlikely to accept the one-year tender worth $21.05 million from the Mets before the deadline to do so […]
The Long History of the Future Nicole Kobie Bloomsbury Sigma (2024) Self-driving cars have been a hot topic for decades. In 2023 in the United Kingdom, the first hands-free car was approved for use on some public roads. It monitors the driver’s eyes to ensure that they watch the road. “In other words, driverless cars […]
