Category: Technology

Cast Of Thousands/Shutterstock We all need to learn how to place trust in others. It’s easy to be misled. Someone who doesn’t deserve trust can appear a lot like someone who does – and part of growing up in a society is developing the ability to tell the difference. An important part of this is […]

There is a growing demand from medical research institutions for high resolution, compact imaging tools to evaluate new nuclear medicine therapies and better study and treat disease progression. A new medical imaging system has been designed to achieve this, focusing on areas such as cancer and cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Strategic partnership The collaboration integrates […]

Triff/Shutterstock A painless, non-invasive brain stimulation technique can significantly improve how young adults learn maths, my colleagues and I found in a recent study. In a paper in PLOS Biology, we describe how this might be most helpful for those who are likely to struggle with mathematical learning because of how their brain areas involved […]

The European Commission (EC) has received 76 expressions of interest from stakeholders across 16 EU member states to participate in the development of AI gigafactories—substantially exceeding expectations. Although the Commission did not disclose the identities of respondents due to confidentiality, submissions came from a wide range of stakeholders, including European and global technology firms, data […]

Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary TD has expressed concern over announced job losses at Intel and confirmed that a range of social protection supports will be made available to affected workers. “My immediate thoughts are with the employees and their families facing this difficult situation,” Minister Calleary said. “My Department is engaging with Intel […]

'Hare speed, please.' Pressmaster Many of us have got into the habit of listening to podcasts, audiobooks and other online content at increased playback speeds. For younger people, it might even be the norm. One survey of students in California, for instance, showed that 89% changed the playback speed of online lectures, while there have […]

The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), based at the Science and Technology Facility Council’s (STFC) Harwell Campus, is the national centre focused on addressing the key engineering challenges involved with scaling quantum computers. It supports the UK’s growing quantum ecosystem through collaboration with industry, government and researchers. Quantum technology uses the Universe’s smallest particles to […]

Robert Way / Shutterstock AI chatbots have already become embedded into some people’s lives, but how many really know how they work? Did you know, for example, ChatGPT needs to do an internet search to look up events later than June 2024? Some of the most surprising information about AI chatbots can help us understand […]

We are entering a new era of cosmic exploration. The new Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile will transform astronomy with its extraordinary ability to map the universe in breathtaking detail. It is set to reveal secrets previously beyond our grasp. Here, we delve into the first images taken by Rubin’s telescope and what they […]

Savanevich Viktar/Shutterstock Mattel may seem like an unchanging, old-school brand. Most of us are familiar with it – be it through Barbie, Fisher-Price, Thomas & Friends, Uno, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, MEGA or Polly Pocket. But toys are changing. In a world where children grow up with algorithm-curated content and voice assistants, toy manufacturers […]