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Science

Chocolate’s future could hinge on success of growing cocoa not just in the tropics, but in the lab

Jessica McCarthy1 September 2024

Chocolate callets are displayed at the California Cultured office in West Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Jeff Chiu Climate change is stressing rainforests where the highly sensitive...

Technology

Apple and Google wallets want to make hotel room key card obsolete

Jessica McCarthy1 September 2024

Many hotel chains are racing to replace the plastic room key with digital options, including Apple Wallet and Google Wallet apps. Plastic hotel key cards have had a rough few years....

Sport

Scheffler takes commanding lead | Tour Championship Day Three highlights

Marjory Copeland1 September 2024

Highlights of the third round of the Tour Championship from East Lake, Atlanta.

The allure of the loud know-nothing

Peter Sanders1 September 2024

Elephantine salaries for young employees make smart hiring decisions more imperative than ever

Sport

Today on Sky Sports Racing: Arthur’s Ride goes for Gold Cup glory | Racing News

Marjory Copeland1 September 2024

Whitney Stakes hero Arthur's Ride goes for further Grade 1 glory in the Jockey Club Gold Cup - live on Sky Sports Racing from Saratoga.11.15 Saratoga - Arthur's Ride stars...

Czechs stamp out loan sharks to help tackle inequality

Peter Sanders1 September 2024

Radek Hábl quit his job in finance and set up a think-tank focusing on debt relief after his cousin asked him for the Czech equivalent of a €4,000 loan. “I...

Science

What Really Protects Astronauts From Harmful Radiation

Jessica McCarthy1 September 2024

Effective radiation shielding materials like plastics, rubber, synthetic fibers, and Martian soil have been identified to protect astronauts on Mars, enhancing the feasibility of future long-term missions and colonization plans....

Sport

Naoya Inoue is a generational talent but TJ Doheny must be aggressive and ‘jump on him’ early like Luis Nery | Boxing News

Marjory Copeland1 September 2024

TJ Doheny will not be overawed when he challenges the brilliant Naoya Inoue for the undisputed super-bantamweight world championship at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo.It will be the fifth time...

Technology

Tony Blair: ‘I would have stayed if I could, is the truth’ | Tony Blair

Maryann Taylor1 September 2024

Were you to board an aeroplane piloted by a man who has never previously sat in a cockpit, you’d be alarmed. Were you to face surgery by a woman with...

Economy

UK councils demand extra cash and end of Right to Buy to boost social housing

Christopher Harper1 September 2024

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Local authorities have urged the UK government to “wake the sleeping giant...

Month: September 2024

Chocolate’s future could hinge on success of growing cocoa not just in the tropics, but in the lab

Apple and Google wallets want to make hotel room key card obsolete

Scheffler takes commanding lead | Tour Championship Day Three highlights

The allure of the loud know-nothing

Today on Sky Sports Racing: Arthur’s Ride goes for Gold Cup glory | Racing News

Czechs stamp out loan sharks to help tackle inequality

What Really Protects Astronauts From Harmful Radiation

Naoya Inoue is a generational talent but TJ Doheny must be aggressive and ‘jump on him’ early like Luis Nery | Boxing News

Tony Blair: ‘I would have stayed if I could, is the truth’ | Tony Blair

UK councils demand extra cash and end of Right to Buy to boost social housing

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals: Former world No 1 won’t compete in season-ending tournament in Turin | Tennis News

New Botswana president aims to fix ties with diamond group De Beers

Germany arrests 8 people over alleged role in violent far-right plot

Boeing workers vote to end 7-week strike, accept new contract with 38% raise

Designs on ancient stone cylinders correspond to origin of writing in Mesopotamia, researchers discover

Alessandro Bastoni: Inter Milan’s playmaking centre-back will be a key player to watch against Arsenal | Football News

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals: Former world No 1 won’t compete in season-ending tournament in Turin | Tennis News

New Botswana president aims to fix ties with diamond group De Beers

Germany arrests 8 people over alleged role in violent far-right plot

Boeing workers vote to end 7-week strike, accept new contract with 38% raise

Designs on ancient stone cylinders correspond to origin of writing in Mesopotamia, researchers discover

Alessandro Bastoni: Inter Milan’s playmaking centre-back will be a key player to watch against Arsenal | Football News

State Street says it is ‘shopping’ for a private credit manager

China’s premier defends free trade on eve of US presidential election

Latest space station science reveals news for astronaut health and telescope longevity

Elliot Anderson’s impact at Nottingham Forest assessed by Nuno Espirito Santo ahead of Newcastle reunion | Football News

German gas importer Uniper starts repaying €13.5bn bailout

Dealmakers will celebrate the demise of Biden’s bold experiment