Category: Technology

In a groundbreaking move, OpenAI has expanded access to its powerful image generation tool, allowing all users—including those on the free-tier ChatGPT plan—to create images from simple text prompts. This major shift in accessibility marks a milestone in democratizing advanced AI technology, making it available to a broader audience without the need for a paid […]

Nasa/JPL-Caltech/MSSS A mission will deliver rock and soil from Mars to laboratories on Earth in the 2030s. Mars Sample Return (MSR) is led by Nasa with participation from the European Space Agency (Esa). The mission will allow scientists to use the best laboratory instruments on Earth to determine whether Mars hosted microbial life billions of […]

A team at the National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) has completed its first direct field acoustic noise (DFAN) tests on components for the Ariel space telescope, a European Space Agency-led project. Ariel will study the chemistry of around 1,000 planets outside our solar system. The component tested was the telescope baffle’s engineering qualification model (EQM), […]

AI’s transformative potential is undeniable, but there are several sectors where its application is limited or requires significant human oversight. Here’s an overview of these sectors, supported by real-world examples and insights: 1. Mechanical Field 2. Quality Assurance 3. Medical Sector 4. Trade and Skilled Labor Figures and Insights These examples underscore the importance of […]

Water good idea. Andrei Armiagov Ocean waves have long been seen as having huge potential as a source of renewable energy. Waves produce an estimated 50 trillion to 80 trillion watts of power worldwide – nearly two to three times the world’s current annual energy consumption. Many devices have been designed to capture and convert […]

Aslysun / Shutterstock On April 1, 2025, the Taiwanese manufacturer TSMC introduced the world’s most advanced microchip: the 2 nanometre (2nm) chip. Mass production is expected for the second half of the year, and TSMC promises it will represent a major step forward in performance and efficiency – potentially reshaping the technological landscape. Microchips are […]

The UK Government has introduced a groundbreaking Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, aiming to bolster digital defenses across critical sectors and address the growing risks posed by cyberattacks. As the digital landscape becomes more complex, from phishing schemes to AI-driven malware, this new legislation seeks to ensure greater preparedness and compliance within the UK’s digital […]

Rwanda is at the heart of Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) aspirations this week, hosting the continent’s first-ever global AI summit in Kigali. The two-day event, which began on Thursday, brings together over 1,000 policymakers, business leaders, and stakeholders, all focused on advancing AI across Africa. Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame is expected to address the gathering, […]

In a speech last June, Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined an ambitious plan for China to become a global science and technology powerhouse by 2035. This vision sharply contrasts with the current trajectory of U.S. policies, where federal funding for scientific research has been significantly reduced under the Trump administration. Xi emphasized that achieving Chinese-style […]

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s (DSIT) Allocations publication outlines how the research and development budget will be distributed amongst DSIT’s partner organisations over the financial year 2025 to 2026. You can read the announcement on their website. This allocation safeguards the core capacity and capability of the UK research and innovation ecosystem and enables investment […]