Month: December 2023
With bison herds and ancestral seeds, Indigenous communities embrace food sovereignty
Native Americans are returning to raising buffalo and plants that tribes have grown for millennia. It’s a way to reconnect with historic traditions, and to bring healthy eating to their communities. (Image credit: Audrey Jackson/AP)
Read MoreThe Next Chips to Transform EVs Could Be Made From Wood
A New Zealand startup is turning forestry scraps into graphite for use in lithium-ion batteries.
Read MoreThe Buffalo AKG Art Museum’s Collection in a New Context
Reopened after a renovation and expansion, the museum has a lively assortment of contemporary and modern art—including a breathtaking display of paintings by Clyfford Still—and a strong collection of recent acquisitions.
Read MoreThe Best Architecture of 2023: Solving Problems in Imaginative Style
Building projects always come with untold hurdles, but the year’s most impressive feats of design—including additions to New York’s American Museum of Natural History and the Buffalo AKG Art Museum—cleared them in creative ways.
Read MoreThe Fed Can’t Put Off Preparing for Rate Cuts
A solid jobs report doesn’t alter the overall picture of a cooling labor market and falling inflation.
Read MoreThe Buffalo AKG Art Museum Adds a Jewel to Its Setting
The museum’s new addition, the Jeffrey E. Gundlach Building, is a sleek, freestanding structure that alters the character of the institution but honors its history.
Read MoreE.U. Agrees on AI Act, Landmark Regulation for Artificial Intelligence
The agreement over the A.I. Act solidifies one of the world’s first comprehensive attempts to limit the use of artificial intelligence.
Read MoreCanada’s surging cost of living fuels reverse immigration
By Wa Lone TORONTO (Reuters) – The dream of making it big in Canada is turning into a battle for survival for many immigrants due to the high cost of living and rental shortages, as rising emigration numbers hints to
Read MoreNews Quiz for Dec. 9, 2023
Test your knowledge of the week’s events as reported in The Wall Street Journal.
Read MoreThe Secrets to Still Ruling the Ski Slopes at 100
A dedicated class of old-time skiers keep having fun in the mountains while staying safe—using training tools that could help athletes of all ages.
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