Category: Technology

It was the kind of task any competent seamstress has completed hundreds of times before: altering denim jeans and jerseys. But there was something different about this piece of work. Though our team of scientists were paying for it, we weren’t her ultimate customers – the clothes were to be worn by dead pigs. The […]

BMW 20th Art Car.  Credit BMW BMW has unveiled its 20th Art Car, created by American painter Julie Mehretu, at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. On June 28th, 2023, BMW announced that Mehretu would design this Art Car at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City. BMW then provided her with an M […]

FLOAT.  NASA / Ethan Schaler NASA’s Floating Railway on the Moon is a robotic transport system proposed for the long-term human Lunar presence. NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program has recently selected six projects to advance to the second stage of development. This means they will receive more funding and support from NASA. One of […]

A series of recent attacks by XL bully type dogs in the UK, and government attempts to both define and control the breed, has refocused attention on how society manages “dangerous dogs”. Much media coverage focuses on the trauma that pets or humans endure after they’ve been attacked by an XL bully, or protests from […]

Catamaran Seawolf X.  Credit Rossinavi Seawolf X is Rossinavi’s first hybrid-electric AI catamaran, powered by an AI system called ‘Rossinavi AI.’ This AI system can learn from observing and predicting guests’ needs on board. It assists the crew by providing advice for efficient cruising and helps the captain choose the best navigation mode based on […]

Around 8% of human DNA is made up of genetic sequences acquired from ancient viruses. These sequences, known as human endogenous retroviruses (or Hervs), date back hundreds of thousands to millions of years – with some even predating the emergence of Homo sapiens. Our latest research suggests that some ancient viral DNA sequences in the […]

The B-21 Raider in flight. Credit US Air Force The US Air Force releases the first official pics of the B-21 Raider in flight at Edwards Air Force Base. After its official debut on December 2, 2022, the B-21 Raider started flight testing and is steadily advancing toward becoming the core of the U.S. Air […]

Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed. Credit Mercedes-Benz Mercedes–AMG PureSpeed concept supercar, a radical open two-seater without a roof or windshield, was unveiled. The German automaker revealed the Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed at a star-studded event in Monaco on Wednesday. Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed. Credit Mercedes-Benz The radical design concept marks the start of the exclusive Mythos seriesConcept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed draws inspiration […]

Over 2,000 years ago, the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle came up with a way to build arguments. He called this “rhetoric” and described how logic in the text of an argument or speech, the needs and understanding of the audience, and the authority of the speaker could be used as strategies to persuade others. Rather […]

Further information See the full information on the Ernest Rutherford Fellowship, including terms of the fellowship and how to apply to be a 2025 fellow. Meet the Ernest Rutherford Fellows Star-forming radio galaxies: genesis, evolution, and impact Dr Beatriz Mingo, University of Hertfordshire Dr Mingo’s recent work with Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR), the revolutionary, pan-European radio […]