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Entertainment

AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy

The use of artificial intelligence remains one of the most sensitive issues in the entertainment industry and was central to the 2023 strikes that shut down Hollywood, as actors and writers warned that unchecked technology threatened their livelihoods.

5 months ago
Food premium

Brewing inclusion, one cup at a time

Kopi Kamu in South Jakarta creates jobs for people with Down syndrome, showing how inclusive workplaces can open pathways beyond stigma. ...

5 months ago
Environment

Decade-long study reveals whale shark Indonesia hotspots

The research published Thursday fills in critical gaps in knowledge about the endangered species, and builds the case for increased protection of the Indonesian bays that the species flocks to, scientists said. ...

5 months ago

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Art & Culture premium

US-ASEAN meet exposes global gap in cultural goods trafficking

Weak oversight and opaque rules on provenance in the international antiquities market create loopholes that can be exploited by illicit traders.

5 months ago
Health

WHO approves first malaria treatment for infants

Up to now, infants have been treated with formulations intended for older children, carrying a greater risk of dosage errors, side effects and toxicity.

5 months ago
People premium

Eka Kurniawan and the art of getting lost in stories

Rooted in memory, curiosity and social realities, Eka Kurniawan’s work moves fluidly between folklore and history, consistently challenging readers by refusing the comfort of safe themes.

5 months ago
Science & Tech

Florida investigating ChatGPT role in mass shooting

The decision to launch an investigation came after prosecutors reviewed exchanges between OpenAI chatbot ChatGPT and the suspected gunman, who opened fire at Florida State University last year, according to state Attorney General James Uthmeier.

5 months ago
Science & Tech

Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon

Spectators lined the roads in Yizhuang in the capital's south to watch the machines and their human rivals race, each group in a separate lane to avoid accidents or collisions.

6 months ago
Entertainment

From Fatboy Slim to Nine Inch Nails, electronic music dominates Coachella

The traditionally rock-centric festival in Indio, California -- headlined this year by singers Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G -- reflects the surge in popularity of electronic music in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

6 months ago
Science & Tech

China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps

Almost 40 percent of the robot participants will navigate the course autonomously in a high-profile demonstration of the industry's growing capabilities, according to the race organizers.

6 months ago
Books premium

‘Blueprint’: Meritocracy, pressure and the making of Indonesian engineers

A narrative nonfiction account of 20 Indonesian engineers working across 120 countries reveals the reality behind meritocracy, where resilience, not reputation, determines who lasts.

6 months ago
Entertainment premium

A decade in, Palari Films maintains its golden edge

From hard-earned trust to global recognition, Palari Films now sets its sights on bigger stories, wider collaborations and the next generation of filmmakers.

6 months ago
Environment premium

‘Bukan Tentang Sampah’: Why waste never goes away

Jakarta produces 8,000 tonnes of waste daily, an exhibition at Erasmus Huis turns that crisis into a call for collective action and rethinking value.

6 months ago
People

Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

Two-time Grammy nominee Bhosle breathed her last at the Breach Candy hospital where she was admitted with complaints of "extreme exhaustion" and chest infection.

6 months ago
Entertainment

Justin Bieber fans flood Coachella festival for headlining show

Other acts in the spotlight include Nine Inch Noize, a collaboration between legendary industrial band Nine Inch Nails and German producer Boys Noize, who have an album on the way.

6 months ago
Science & Tech

Artemis II lunar mission draws flood of conspiracy theories

The misinformation spread as four astronauts, who returned to Earth following a high-risk splashdown on Friday afternoon local time, captivated the world with stunning visuals from their fly-by of the Earth's natural satellite from aboard the Orion spacecraft.

6 months ago
Science & Tech

Splashdown of Artemis II astronauts concludes 10-day moon mission

NASA's gumdrop-shaped Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, parachuted gently into the sea off the Southern California coast shortly after 5 p.m. PT, concluding a mission that took the astronauts deeper into space than anyone had flown before.

6 months ago
Science & Tech

Artemis astronauts gird for re-entry and splashdown

Earlier this week, Americans Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch along with Canadian Jeremy Hansen voyaged further from Earth than any human before, in a mission considered a key stepping stone towards eventual crewed lunar landings, and more.

6 months ago
Environment

Emperor penguins listed as endangered species: IUCN

The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife announced Thursday.

6 months ago
Science & Tech

Artemis II astronauts prepare to end moon mission in 'fireball' re-entry

The Artemis II crew, flying in their Orion capsule since launching from Florida last week, are due to splash down off the Southern California coast on Friday evening after reaching the moon earlier this week. They cruised along a path that took them past the shadowed, lunar far side to become the farthest-flying humans in history.

6 months ago
Entertainment premium

Hipdut rising: 2025’s breakout sound of Indonesian youth

Blending hip-hop and dangdut, the music genre has moved from experimental to the mainstream, driven by new artists and growing audiences, with its pioneers now looking to scale the movement this year and beyond.

6 months ago
Science & Tech

NASA releases picture of 'Earthset' shot by Artemis crew

Members of the Artemis II crew captured the shot from their Orion capsule during the mission's record-setting lunar flyby, echoing the legendary "Earthrise" photograph taken by US astronaut Bill Anders in December, 1968 during the first space mission to carry humans around the Moon.

6 months ago
Science & Tech premium

Indonesia, UK shift research from lab to real-world solutions

Collaboration focuses on applying research, from cardiovascular care to policy design, with measurable global impact.

6 months ago
Food premium

Tempeh’s journey, from Javanese kitchens to UNESCO heritage desk

Long a staple from street stalls to presidential plates, Indonesia’s fermented soybean cake is now backed by science and cultural history as it seeks UNESCO recognition and wider inclusion on global menus.

6 months ago
Science & Tech

Artemis II moon crew flies farther than humans have ever gone before

The crew consisting of US astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch along with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, made spaceflight history by venturing farther from Earth than any humans have before, at 252,756 miles.

6 months ago
Science & Tech

After milestone-rich lunar flyby, astronauts start trip home

Their eyes glued to the spacecraft windows for nearly seven hours, the team of four who spent their day breaking records and making history were treated to a view of the Moon unlike any other.

6 months ago
Science & Tech

Artemis mission approaches lunar loop for first flyby since 1972

The Orion capsule will now whip around the Moon, setting the crew up to travel farther from our home planet than any human before.

6 months ago
Health

In the online 'maxxing' era, what's the deal with fiber and protein?

According to London's GlobalData, 40 percent of Gen Z and 45 percent of Millennials reported they're trying to improve their gut health.

6 months ago
Science & Tech

Artemis astronauts preparing for historic lunar flyby

"Morale is high on board," commander Reid Wiseman told Houston's Mission Control center as the space crew's work day began.

6 months ago
Science & Tech

58 tortillas, five hot sauces and one toilet: Life aboard spacecraft Orion

The four Artemis II astronauts are floating around together in a square footage equivalent to two minivans during their mission to flyby around the Moon.

6 months ago

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Wed, October 21, 2026

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