Category: Technology

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 […]

Three North West start-ups are on a mission to transform healthcare using AI at the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Daresbury Laboratory. Decently, Talk It Out and Leaf AI are among the most recent businesses to locate to Daresbury Laboratory, joining one of the UK’s most successful networks of Business Incubation Centres (BICs). From […]

Ole.CNX/Shutterstock Imagine a therapist could live in your pocket. They’d be on hand for every wobble, every meltdown, every crisis – no matter where or when. They’d be cheap and accessible, so no more worries about finding the money for expensive therapy or lingering on a waiting list for months for NHS treatment. Sounds too […]

When people discuss online fraud, the focus is often on those who directly deceive victims. Little attention is given to those who enable these crimes by providing the digital infrastructure necessary for deception. This digital infrastructure includes reliable access to electricity and the internet, as well as digital tools such as proxy servers, spoofing software, […]

Lorenzooooo/Shutterstock Scent is how dogs largely experience the world, a lot like the way we humans rely on sight. We know little about how dogs interpret scent, but thanks to a recent study, we may be getting closer to understanding what a dog’s nose actually knows. Dogs are primed to detect smells. The average dog’s […]

Coconut trees are iconic plants found across the world’s tropical regions. They’re called “nature’s supermarket” or the “tree of life” in several cultures because every part of the coconut tree is used. Its leaves can be used to thatch homes, its heart can be eaten and its roots have medicinal uses. The refreshing liquid found […]

OpenAI has raised a staggering $40 billion in its latest funding round, marking the largest private tech deal ever recorded. This investment boosts the company’s valuation to an impressive $300 billion, making it one of the most highly valued private companies globally, behind only SpaceX and TikTok parent ByteDance. Record-Breaking Investment SoftBank leads the round […]

Blackstone is set to revolutionize the tech landscape with a groundbreaking $13 billion hyperscale data center project in Northern England. As the demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and fintech services skyrockets, this state-of-the-art facility will become a cornerstone of Europe’s digital infrastructure, positioning the UK as a global leader in high-performance computing. Why […]