1+ week, 6+ day ago   (93+ words) I joined Marilyn Monroe, Walter White, Ozzy Osbourne and other tribute artists on a cruise where imitation is its own art formBy Mina Tavakoli. Read by Norma ButikoferRead the text version hereSupport the Guardian today: theguardian.com/longreadpodA version of…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (225+ words) Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi looks into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for societyToday in Focus is on a summer break and will be back with new episodes from 1 September. In the meantime,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (230+ words) We know that the online world is awash with angry commentary, but why are we so compelled to keep scrolling, despite our best intentions? And how is it shaping our politics?Ed Coper is political adviser and communications consultant who…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (144+ words) Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has opened in Australia to much hype and intense interest. The first film ever to be shot entirely on Imax film has prompted fans to go on their own epic journey – crossing oceans to see it…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (171+ words) Jenny Kleeman investigates ‘Biotech Barbie’ Cathy Tie, the controversial entrepreneur hoping to revolutionise human reproduction by letting parents edit their embryosMeet Cathy Tie: serial entrepreneur, self-described “Biotech Barbie”, and the woman aiming to revolutionise reproduction by using Crispr to edit…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (171+ words) In what has become one of the most chaotic primaries in recent history, elections in California are delivering some upsets. Elsewhere, establishment Democrats performed well and a Trump pick failed to make the cut.This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (61+ words) A certain image of the tiger mom – strict, cold and demanding – is ubiquitous in popular culture. Why?By Rebecca Liu. Read by Ginnia Cheng Continue reading... Asian mothers, bad feelings: notes on an all-conquering stereotype – podcast A certain image of…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (288+ words) Last month at Beijing’s half marathon, a robot named Lightning beat the human world record by nearly seven minutes. It’s the latest in a string of AI-powered milestones that have got people wondering whether robots are about to enter our…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (482+ words) Across California, ballots sit unopened as voters struggle to decide who to back as their chosen candidate for governor. US senior political correspondent Lauren Gambino tells Kai Wright that the race has been a head-scratcher for Democrats. Despite a huge…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (228+ words) Sirin Kale on the BBC Panorama investigation into Married at First Sight UK Is it possible to make dating reality TV shows safe for their participants? A BBC panorama investigation recently reported that two women alleged they were raped by…...