Mon, Mar 1 2021

Sweden is usually considered a pioneer in sex equality. It turns out its corporations have become a bit complacent of late, and are starting to fall behind on a key metric. Companies in the largest Nordic economy aren't the trailblazers they once…

Every weekday, WIRED publishes a new cartoon about the worlds of science and technology. Check back here for more laughs throughout the rest of the week. And if that's still not enough, you can find all of WIRED's cartoons in one place, right here.

China's spending on research and development hit a record high 2.4% of gross domestic product in 2020, according to preliminary data from the National Bureau of Statistics. China's total expenditure on R&D rose 10.3% from a year ago to 2.44…

The Washington Post – Adam Grant – Feb 18, 3:00 AM

The Japanese Olympic Committee was discussing steps for bringing more women onto boards in sports. The male leader of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee voiced a grave concern: “When you increase the number of female executive members…

Many folks might use Bluetooth daily without ever wondering how it works. It's a good example of how wireless technology can feel like magic. Thanks to an upcoming evolution of that tech called Bluetooth LE Audio, the experience of beaming signals…