Category: Technology

Before you buy something, or visit a new restaurant, or see a new film, you may be tempted to check out the online reviews. Researching what strangers think of the things we might like has become a familiar part of the modern consumer experience. But how can we know which reviews to trust? Which ones […]

The Manta Ray unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), finished comprehensive testing in the waters off Southern California in February and March 2024. The Manta Ray was created by Northrop Grumman and made tests showing how well it moves underwater using different methods like buoyancy, propellers, and control surfaces. To get the prototype to California for testing, […]

Recently, there has been a flurry of publicity about the planned upgrades to OpenAI’s ChatGPT AI-powered chatbot and Meta’s Llama system, which powers the company’s chatbots across Facebook and Instagram. The technology behind these systems is known as a large language model (LLM). These are artificial neural networks, a type of AI designed to mimic […]

A total of £24.96 million has been allocated to fund collaborations between the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and institutions in the UK, South Africa and across Africa. The programmes, which will also be supported by the National Research Foundation (NRF) in South Africa and the Institute of Physics (IOP) in the UK, among […]

We often assume young people are smarter, or at least quicker, than older people. For example, we’ve all heard that scientists, and even more so mathematicians, carry out their most important work when they’re comparatively young. But my new research, published in Developmental Review, suggests that cognitive differences between the old and young are tapering […]

The plan sets out steps that the UK’s largest funder of postgraduate research has already taken, as well as a suite of new work that will start introducing reforms in the future. It also includes a commitment from key funders and university bodies to come together and consider whether there should be a common baseline […]

China is attempting to recover the first ever soil and rock samples from the lunar far side. The surface mission, Chang’e 6, named after the Chinese Moon goddess Chang’e, is a predecessor to the successful sample return mission, Chang’e 5, and a part of the Chinese lunar exploration programme. The mission is set for launch […]

Finn Berg Design ECO-X, a groundbreaking 65-meter explorer yacht, running on clean methanol fuel cells. ECO-X explorer yacht created by British yacht designer Finn Berg, features an incredible underwater viewing area, a high-tech lab, and a unique telescopic elevator, it’s setting a new standard for eco-friendly luxury. Finn Berg Design Plus, with space for 12 guests, 14 […]

LinkedIn, the renowned professional networking platform, is facing a new challenge as it experiments with incorporating a TikTok-like video feed into its app. This move comes as LinkedIn seeks to adapt to the evolving landscape of social media platforms and stay relevant in a competitive market. However, the transition towards becoming more like a traditional […]

The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Hartree Centre and the Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust have announced a strategic partnership to advance artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare across the trust to optimise patient outcomes. The collaboration is a pivotal step towards realising the potential of advanced digital technologies in NHS healthcare to elevate the […]