Joshua Byrd: Data Unmasks World

0:00Joshua Bird is a software developer and data journalist with ABC News Story Lab, dropping deep dives into big issues through charts and stories. His latest piece looks at NASA's Artemis 2 mission, where astronauts could push farther into space than ever before if everything clicks. Earlier this week, he covered a software firm, slashing 40% of its staff, blimming AI for filling the gaps, leaving workers wondering about. The real shift in tech jobs. He also tackled the fading British Empire under Queen Elizabeth, noting how colonialism scars linger and change nations worldwide. Folks are buzzing about his takes on mental health access tied to your zip code and how to spare tripled in Australia during early coronavirus days. The one good vibe did rise. His bushfire crisis stories captured those raw, life or death moments that gripped the country. Recent fines include dung beetles and massive cables potentially turning Australia into a renewable energy boss by 2030, plus satellite views, showing coronavirus lockdowns,

1:03emptying cities from above. Bird's work spans space origins to veggie eating habits, always making complex data hit home. From moon landings to income ladders, his portfolio shows how data unmasks our world. Keep an eye on what he uncovers next. That's your update from Adelaide News today, powered by AI.