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The Economist
The Economist
23 Apr 2025


NextImg:Lethal fungi are becoming drug-resistant—and spreading
Science & technology | Breaking the mould

Lethal fungi are becoming drug-resistant—and spreading

New antifungals offer a glimmer of hope

FOR MANY people, the looming threat of antimicrobial resistance has become synonymous with bacteria that can withstand antibiotics. That conflation makes sense. Bacterial infections kill almost 8m people a year, and most are associated with resistant bacteria. But in recent years another kind of microbe has displayed worrying levels of resistance: fungi.

Two very curious dingoes

Australia’s dingoes are becoming a distinct species

Many will still be culled under false pretences

An AI person made of wireframe is doing the crossed fingers sign behind his back while having the other hand up, as a sign of it lying.

AI models can learn to conceal information from their users

This makes it harder to ensure that they remain transparent


Servants or slaves making preparations for a feast, mosaic, Carthage, 2nd century.

The Carthaginians weren’t who you think they were

New research shows just how diverse the ancient city of Dido was


We’re hiring a Technical Lead for our AI Lab

Join The Economist’s new AI initiative

How to form good habits, and break bad ones: trick your brain

Small rewards and a change of scenery can help

AI models could help negotiators secure peace deals

Some are being developed to help end the war in Ukraine