Why some countries are more likely to believe nuclear war won’t happen to them

The war in Ukraine has just edged up another notch. It has not been going well for Ukraine in recent months, and this week Joe Biden’s administration made the decision to allow Ukraine to fire US-supplied army tactical missile systems (Atacms) long-range missiles deep into Russia for the first time. The US policy reversal also […]

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First results from WEAVE reveal galaxy smashed up at 2m mph – UKRI

Results from WEAVE reveal the previously unknown dual nature of the shock generated by the galaxy NGC 7318b as it slammed into Stephan’s Quintet at over 2 million miles per hour (mph). Led by the University of Hertfordshire, the team combined WEAVE data with observations from other powerful instruments including the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR), […]

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AI Investment Soars: Business Spending on Generative AI Surges 500%, Reaching $13.8 Billion in 2024

In a major signal of AI’s accelerating adoption across industries, business spending on generative AI has surged a staggering 500% this year, climbing from $2.3 billion in 2023 to an impressive $13.8 billion in 2024, according to new data from Menlo Ventures. The explosive growth in AI investment reflects a broader trend of increasing reliance […]

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Navigating the Future of Work: Ensuring a Just Transition for Port Workers in the Age of Automation

Port workers play an indispensable role in global trade, handling approximately 90% of the world’s goods. As automation technologies advance, many are raising concerns about the potential for job losses and the future of these essential workers. In light of this, Allyson Browne, CEO of the High Ambition Climate Collective, calls for a thoughtful approach […]

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Australian HMC Capital Set to Launch Landmark £2bn Data Centre IPO on ASX, Eyeing Global Growth

HMC Capital, an Australian alternative asset manager, is preparing to unveil a significant initial public offering (IPO) for its data centre business, DigiCo Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), with a valuation of £2.05 billion ($2.6 billion). This upcoming listing on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) will be the largest Australian IPO since 2021, marking a […]

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HMRC Signs £366 Million ERP Cloud Contracts with SAP and Deloitte to Drive Digital Transformation

The UK’s tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), has embarked on a major step in its ongoing digital transformation by securing contracts worth a total of £366 million ($462.2 million) with SAP and Deloitte. These agreements are designed to replace outdated legacy systems with cloud-based solutions that will modernize and streamline HMRC’s ERP (Enterprise […]

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Security Control Failures Cost UK Businesses £10 Billion Annually: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity

In an era of rising cybersecurity threats, a new report from the cybersecurity firm Panaseer reveals alarming statistics: UK businesses are losing a staggering £10 billion ($12.6 billion) annually due to failures in security controls. This report underscores the growing urgency for companies to address vulnerabilities in their security infrastructure, particularly as cyber risks continue […]

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AI could soon be making major scientific discoveries. A machine could even win a Nobel Prize one day

S Singha / Shutterstock It may sound strange, but future Nobel Prizes, and other scientific achievement awards, one day might well be given out to intelligent machines. It could come down just to technicalities and legalities. Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel established the prestigious prizes in his will, written in 1895, a year before his death. […]

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‘Deep inside, something told me I had found the earliest human ancestor; I went numb’ – Yohannes Haile-Selassie on his lifetime quest to discover ancient humanity

Fifty years ago, the discovery of a partial skeleton amid the barren desert landscape of northern Ethiopia transformed our understanding of where humans came from, and how we developed into Homo sapiens. “Lucy” was first spotted on November 24 1974 by the American paleoanthropologist Donald Johanson and his student assistant Tom Gray. Named after the […]

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Apple Proposes $100 Million Investment to Secure Approval for iPhone 16 Sales in Indonesia

Apple has made a significant move to secure approval for selling the iPhone 16 in Indonesia by proposing a $100 million investment aimed at establishing a local manufacturing facility. The investment, which focuses on the production of accessories and components, is a key condition for Apple to meet Indonesia’s strict regulations for foreign companies selling […]

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