Category: Technology

Ink Drop/Shutterstock Around the turn of the century, the internet underwent a transformation dubbed “web 2.0”. The world wide web of the 1990s had largely been read-only: static pages, hand-built homepages, portal sites with content from a few publishers. Then came the dotcom crash of 2000 to 2001, when many heavily financed, lightly useful internet […]

Our prehistoric human ancestors relied on deliberately modified and sharpened stone tools as early as 3.3 million years ago. The selection of rock type depended on how easily the material could be flaked to the desired shape and form. The resulting product proved invaluable for everyday tasks. Sharp-edged rock fragments were manufactured to suit various […]

Microsoft has launched a sweeping new initiative aimed at reshaping how AI infrastructure is built across the United States, pledging to prioritise community needs as demand for data‑centre capacity accelerates. The programme, called Community‑First AI Infrastructure, outlines a five‑point framework designed to ensure that the rapid expansion of AI computing supports—rather than strains—the towns and […]

Autistic people are so rarely depicted in media and entertainment, it’s no wonder most people don’t really understand much about the neurotype. So we were pleased to see the launch of autistic Barbie. Autism is a life-long neurodevelopmental difference, meaning autistic children grow into autistic adults. As autistic researchers, who advocate for the increased meaningful […]

The global outcry over the sexualisation and nudification of photographs – including of children – by Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, has led to urgent discussions about how such technology should be more strictly regulated. But to what extent can technology also be used to prevent this explosion in […]

Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock Even in winter, when long dark nights can amplify feelings of loneliness, spending time with nature may elicit awe and wonder that brings important wellness benefits. While the winter chill can make stepping outside feel like a struggle, it’s worth it. Connecting with nature makes us happier, less likely to suffer anxiety, and […]

Vincent van Gogh sliced off his ear with a knife during a psychotic episode. Ballet dancer Vaslav Nijinsky developed schizophrenia and spent the last 30 years of his life in hospital. Virginia Woolf lived with bipolar disorder, eventually taking her own life as she felt another deep depression beginning. Many famous creative artists have lived […]

Optimus is a general-purpose robotic humanoid under development by Tesla. Raman Shaunia/Shutterstock When Elon Musk talks about robotics, he rarely hides the ambition behind the dream. Tesla’s Optimus is pitched as an all-purpose humanoid robot that can do the heavy lifting on factory floors and free us from drudgery at home. Tesla is targeting a […]