Monthly Archives: November 2022

A sci-fi exhibition at London’s Science Museum explores what it means to be human

London’s Science Museum unveils a new blockbuster exhibition dedicated to science fiction. Sourcing some of the greatest examples of the genre, over 70 objects and art works from across the globe invite us to contemplate what makes us human, and consider imagination’s role in building our common future. Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of…

A key benefit for student-loan borrowers in public service just expired. Here’s what happens now.

Getty Images The Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver expired on October 31.  But the Education Department plans to implement permanent fixes to the program following the waiver. Those include a one-time account adjustment, along with simplifying criteria to qualify for relief. A key waiver for student-loan borrowers in public service just expired, but that doesn’t…

Japan needs Russian oil to survive and there are ways for Moscow to keep delivering despite sanctions, trading firm CEO says

Japan cannot survive unless it imports energy from Russia, a trading house chief warns. SONGPHOL THESAKIT/Getty Images Japan needs Russian oil to survive so it can’t cut off ties with Moscow, Itochu’s CEO told the FT.  There are “all kinds of ways” Moscow can keep exporting despite sanctions, he said in an interview. Meanwhile, Japan…