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- 1Finance union calls for gender-neutral paid parental leave▼A quiet revolution is changing the face of parenting in finance, as FSU calls for paid parental leave to belong to the parent, not the gender
The Finance Sector Union is pushing for paid parental leave to be attached to the parent rather than the gender of the parent, a change it describes as a quiet revolution in how parenting is handled in the finance sector. The union argues entitlements should follow the individual worker, giving all parents equal access to paid leave regardless of gender.
- 2Virus Found Carrying a Stolen Human Gene●This Virus Stole a Human Gene and Won't Let Go of It https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/science/virus-molluscum-human-ge
The molluscum contagiosum virus, a common skin infection, apparently retains a gene it took from humans at some point in its evolutionary history. The New York Times reports on the finding, which highlights how viruses can acquire and keep host genes, offering insight into virus evolution and how the pathogen manipulates human skin cells. Scientists say such stolen genes may help explain why the virus persists so effectively in people.
- 3Lab-grown meat revolution fails to materialize●Where's the Beef?: The lab-grown-meat revolution that wasn't
A new Harper's Magazine essay examines why lab-grown meat, once promoted as a revolutionary alternative to conventional livestock, has not delivered on its promises. The piece looks at the gap between early hype from startups and investors and the slow pace of commercialization, high production costs, and limited consumer adoption of cultivated meat products.
- 4The network is the weapon in the military's AI revolution●The network is the weapon: The missing link in the military’s AI revolution
A new commentary argues that the US military's push into artificial intelligence is being held back by a neglected piece of the puzzle: the networks that connect sensors, platforms and commanders. The piece contends that AI will only deliver an advantage on the battlefield if data can move reliably across resilient, secure communications, making the network itself a decisive weapon rather than mere infrastructure.