Posts by Liam Redmond
Who Won the Fields Medal 2026? Meet the Four Brilliant Mathematicians Behind This Year’s Biggest Breakthroughs
The world’s most prestigious award in mathematics has been awarded to four outstanding young researchers whose work is advancing fields ranging from geometry and number theory to physics and computer science. At the opening ceremony of the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) in Philadelphia on July 23, the International Mathematical Union (IMU) announced the…
Read MoreNew NorCal renting hell unlocked as landlord attempts to charge hefty working-from-home fee
A rental listing in California has sparked fury for making residents already dealing with the nation’s highest gross rent pay even more: by charging a fee for working from home. The “newly built” furnished one-bedroom and one-bathroom unit is on the market in Walnut Creek, a city roughly 16 miles west of Oakland. The “newly…
Read MoreGoogle Employees Want Stronger Layoff Protections as the Company Invests Billions in AI
Google workers seek stronger layoff protections. Petition links AI spending with workforce cuts. Visa-related severance request carries significant implications. Debate reflects AI transition across the tech industry. Nearly 100 Google employees gathered outside the company’s Mountain View headquarters on July 16 carrying a petition signed by more than 4,500 workers. The document was addressed to…
Read MoreAnxious remote worker wins lawsuit after company forced her to turn camera on during video call
She’s refused to be on screen. Now, she’s raking in the green. Money will soon be zooming to Laura Tait’s front door as the “anxious” work-from-home travel consultant has successfully sued her ex-employer for forcing her to be on camera during a business video call, infringing on her disability rights. An employment tribunal, held in…
Read MoreAI Materials Discovery: CuspAI Raises $450M
I still remember when landing a seed round felt like a miracle, so a nine-figure bet on a young science company grabs my attention fast. CuspAI just showed how far ambition can stretch, and Quartz reported the $450 million Series B on July 21. The Cambridge company leans on ai materials discovery, using machine learning…
Read More19 million eggs recalled at several supermarkets over possible Salmonella contamination
Breakfast is ruined. A major egg producer based in Indiana has just announced that millions of eggs from two farms in Texas may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, a subspecies of bacterium that can cause severe illness. The recall comes just weeks after the cyclosporiasis “explosive diarrhea” outbreak linked to fresh produce like lettuce. Midwest…
Read MoreAlex Albon rewrites Williams history with record start
Alex Albon has etched his name into Formula 1 history by becoming Williams Racing’s most-capped driver, surpassing Nigel Mansell’s long-standing record of 95 Grand Prix starts for the British team. The milestone marks another chapter in Albon’s remarkable career turnaround, having gone from losing his Red Bull race seat in 2020 to becoming one of…
Read MoreSilicon Anode Battery Maker Sila Raises $300M
Battery maker Sila just pulled in $300 million to grow its US production, as TechCrunch detailed in its July 21 coverage of the round. Leading this round was Atreides Management and Sutter Hill Ventures. The California firm builds a silicon anode battery material meant to stand in for the graphite inside the majority of lithium-ion…
Read MoreHeidi Klum enjoys snack sans bikini top in steamy beach video
No shirt, no shoes, no problem. Heidi Klum promoted her snack collaboration while only wearing bikini bottoms, a straw hat and sunglasses on Wednesday. “Glazed ham on the beach 😋,” the model, 53, captioned an Instagram video of herself eating from a Funny-Frisch bag. Heidi Klum ditched her bikini top during a beach trip Wednesday.…
Read MoreExperiential Marketing Wins the 2026 World Cup Economy
The breakout winner of this summer’s tournament may not be a team at all, and a fresh Entrepreneur report on the World Cup experience economy lays out why brands are spending heavily on live fan moments spread across 13 host cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The games pull the crowd together, and…
Read MoreHow much we fart in a day, according to science — and which age group is the gassiest
This study’s a stinker. Researchers decided to find out how frequently we fart in a day, counting the gas passed by 6,400 people across Australia — and collecting data on all 360,192 of their toots. Given how flatulence can give us insight into gut health, it’s surprising how little we know about the line between…
Read MoreMapletree Industrial Trust posts 4.9% fall in Q1 DPU to S$0.0311
Its net property income is down 8.5% on the year to S$122.3 million for the quarter [SINGAPORE] Mapletree Industrial Trust’s (MIT) distribution per unit (DPU) fell 4.9 per cent to S$0.0311 for its first quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, from S$0.0327 the year before. Revenue declined 7.7 per cent to S$162.3 million for the quarter,…
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