Scientists have developed a new non-invasive maternal blood test, NIFS, capable of detecting thousands of serious genetic conditions in a fetus. This advanced sequencing technique identifies fetal DNA fragments in the mother's blood, potentially replacing invasive procedures like amniocentesis and offering earlier diagnosis for a wider range of disorders.
An autonomous bus in Gothenburg, Sweden, carrying passengers, collided with a tram just one hour after beginning its service. No injuries were reported in the incident involving a bus manufactured by Turkish firm Karsan.
PM Narendra Modi urged top European companies to increase investments in India during a meeting with the European Round Table for Industry in Gothenburg, Sweden. He outlined a five-sector framework for collaboration and called for new commitments.
Swedish sports nutrition brand Maurten is revolutionizing endurance running with its innovative hydrogel-based carbohydrate drinks and baking soda systems. Used by elite athletes like Sabastian Sawe, the products bypass stomach issues, allowing for greater energy intake and potentially redefining human performance limits.
In 2020, Gothenburg deployed an algorithm to allocate school places but the system used 'crow flies' distances instead of actual walking routes, displacing around 700 children to schools miles from their homes across rivers. The author, a researcher and affected parent, sued the city but her case was dismissed because she couldn't access the algorithm's code to prove it was unlawful. She compares the case to the UK Post Office and Dutch childcare benefits scandals, arguing that procedural frameworks remain analogue while opaque algorithmic systems make life-altering decisions without accountability.
