Category: Technology

It’s no wonder owning a family dog is popular in the UK – research shows that our wellbeing can increase with dog ownership, and there’s even evidence that children’s development can benefit if they share their home with a dog. Unfortunately though, hospital admissions for dog bites are more likely to be children than adults. […]

Wilson Airless Gen1 Basketball Wilson Wilson Sporting Goods introduces the groundbreaking Wilson Airless Gen1 Basketball – a game-changer that never requires air. Crafted with advanced 3D printing technology, this ball boasts a unique polymer lattice design mimicking the bounce and texture of traditional basketballs. Featuring eight distinct lobes, seams, and perforated channels, it offers unparalleled […]

The New York Times’ (NYT) legal proceedings against OpenAI and Microsoft has opened a new frontier in the ongoing legal challenges brought on by the use of copyrighted data to “train”, or improve generative AI. There are already a variety of lawsuits against AI companies, including one brought by Getty Images against StabilityAI, which makes […]

Aston Martin Aston Martin unveils Vantage GT3 race car designed for true enthusiasts, epitomizes pure performance, offering an exhilarating driving experience fused with cutting-edge technology. Aston Martin introduces a trio of racing-inspired vehicles, showcasing its dedication to blending motorsport prowess with luxury craftsmanship. Aston Martin Unveiled alongside the debut of the AMR24 Formula 1® car […]

China’s national champions for computer chip – or semiconductor – design and manufacturing, HiSilicon and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), are making waves in Washington. SMIC was long considered a laggard. Despite being the recipient of billions of dollars from the Chinese government since its founding in 2000, it remained far from the technological frontier. […]

Europe’s Future Circular Collider (FCC) Future Circular Collider (FCC) The first phase of Europe’s huge new atom smasher the Future Circular Collider (FCC), could be completed after 20 years. Large Hadron Collider (LHC) played a crucial role in completing the puzzle of the Standard Model by discovering the elusive Higgs Boson particle. Over the past few decades, particle colliders […]

A new planet starts its life in a rotating circle of gas and dust, a cradle known as a protostellar disc. My colleagues and I have used computer simulations to show that newborn gas planets in these discs are likely to have surprisingly flattened shapes. This finding, published in Astronomy and Astrophysics Letters, could add […]

There is a long and often complicated history of researchers studying Indigenous people. In 1999, the education scholar Linda Tuhiwai-Smith, in her book Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples, emphasised the colonial character of much research. She warned that it brings with it a new wave of exploration, discovery, exploitation and appropriation. Well into the […]

Pagani Pagani revealed the 900-hp Huayra R Evo its newest open-air hypercar, pushing boundaries in both speed and style. Drawing inspiration from the endurance-focused IndyCar and Le Mans legends, the Pagani Huayra R Evo promises a thrilling ride. Pagani This hypercar inherits a rich legacy, shaped by the valuable feedback of Pagani enthusiasts during Arte […]