First Look Clean energy projects spur disputes. New MIT course trains mediators. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is offering a first-of-its-kind course that trains students to be mediators in conflicts over green energy projects. Students work directly with developers, local officials, and community members. | View caption Hide caption | As the United States injects…
First Look Amid brutal heat, Europeans offer air conditioning a cool embrace Europeans have long shunned air conditioning, tolerating even the most intense heat. But amid a brutal heatwave, where breezes are far and few between, some are beginning to give AC a second look. | View caption Hide caption | During Europe’s heat wave…
First Look How can tech fight misinformation? Google tries ‘prebunking.’ Google is fighting misinformation with “prebunking” videos that show how to recognize false online claims. Not only are they easy to produce they also have the potential to reach millions of social media users without focusing on controversial issues. | View caption Hide caption |…
In what is perhaps the definition of a literal grudge match, Twitter owner Elon Musk and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg have indicated their interest in fighting each other. The feud emerged when Musk, 51, tweeted his enthusiasm for a Las Vegas-held, MMA-style cage match between himself and Zuckerberg, 39. The latter replied to Musk’s challenge…