Category: Technology

Further information UK involvement in DESI DESI is an international project with more than 900 researchers from over 70 institutions around the world and is managed by the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). UK involvement in DESI includes Durham University, UCL and the University of Portsmouth as full member institutions, […]

Peter Kyle, the UK’s Technology Secretary, is engaging with US counterparts to explore new opportunities for AI collaboration and investment. His discussions will focus on expanding the long-standing UK-US relationship to leverage emerging technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), which the UK Government has prioritized under its Plan for Change. Kyle’s visit is set to […]

Oracle has announced a significant £3.8 billion ($5 billion) investment in the UK’s cloud infrastructure, aimed at driving the nation’s AI innovation over the next five years. The move comes in response to the growing demand for cloud services and is set to expand Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), providing UK businesses with enhanced access to […]

In a significant move to expand AI infrastructure, Nvidia and Elon Musk’s xAI have joined forces with major players like Microsoft, BlackRock, and MGX. The newly formed AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) aims to enhance the capabilities of U.S. data centers and energy facilities needed to power AI technologies, such as ChatGPT. This partnership is part […]

A media storm blew up in mid-March 2025 when a researcher at South Africa’s isolated Sanae IV base in Antarctica accused one of its nine team members of becoming violent. The Conversation Africa asked geomorphologist David William Hedding, who has previously carried out research from the frozen continent, about the work researchers do in Antarctica, […]

The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source has announced the winners of its prestigious Impact Awards, recognising outstanding contributions in the economy, society and science. These awards celebrate wide-reaching and impactful research and discoveries at the ISIS facility, which have significantly advanced our understanding and improved various aspects of life. The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source […]

California Cryobank, one of the world’s leading reproductive tissue banks, has revealed a significant data breach potentially affecting an undisclosed number of individuals. The breach involves the theft of sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers (SSNs), driver’s license details, financial account data, and health insurance information. The breach was made public without the identification […]

SoftBank Group has announced the acquisition of U.S.-based chip designer Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion. The deal is aimed at enhancing SoftBank’s presence in the AI and high-performance computing sectors, with Ampere’s energy-efficient, Arm-based chips playing a pivotal role in SoftBank’s vision for the future of computing. SoftBank CEO, Masayoshi Son, highlighted the strategic significance […]

Europol’s latest report, issued on Tuesday, highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence in facilitating organized crime, raising alarms about a new era of sophisticated, tech-driven criminal activity. Criminal networks are increasingly using AI to scale operations, avoid detection, and exploit victims with alarming efficiency. The report outlines how AI is being used to enhance […]

Sharing meals can contribute to feelings of happiness, a new report suggests. Ground picture/Shutterstock The importance of sharing meals is recognised across cultures, from the Jewish Shabbat meal to the fast-breaking Iftar meals during Ramadan. The known link between food and social relationships is ancient. The English word companion, the French copain (friend) and the […]