Category: Technology

When disaster strikes, it’s helpful to know what’s going on. This is why the UK government has launched an emergency alerts service, to be used in life-threatening situations including flooding and wildfires. The time has now come to test how the system works – which is why every mobile phone in the UK will get […]

It’s easy to find cybersecurity software solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) devices to make your life effortless. However, many people forget about the hardware. Software solutions can monitor and manage your IoT devices but don’t necessarily address the underlying problem — these items aren’t secure in their own right. That’s why you should look […]

As China was banning all ships from entering an area north of Taiwan due to ‘possible rocket wreckage,’ that may fall from the atmosphere, Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen went on air to thank Taiwanese fighter pilots who positioned themselves defensively against China’s air force during drills around the island nation. The tensions were felt very […]

The light and dark sides of AI have been in the public spotlight for many years. Think facial recognition, algorithms making loan and sentencing recommendations, and medical image analysis. But the impressive – and sometimes scary – capabilities of ChatGPT, DALL-E 2 and other conversational and image-conjuring artificial intelligence programs feel like a turning point. […]

Genetic diseases can have devastating consequences for the people who inherit them. In recent years, scientists have found that there are human genetic diseases that might be treatable, and perhaps even curable, through gene editing. Gene editing is the process by which sections of a person’s DNA are altered. Commonly compared to a word processor […]

Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed a concept for the replacement of the Royal Yacht Britannia, which was decommissioned in 1997 following 44 years of service. Designed by Vitruvius Yachts with Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), the yacht would serve as a floating embassy for the UK, promoting British trade and cultural interests around the world. The […]

Life existed without human beings for more than 99.9% of Earth’s history. Yet we often ignore the achievements of species that preceded us by billions of years. I explore the concept of nonhuman civilisations in my new book, Biocivilisations, which retells the story of life acknowledging the contributions of other species. Bacteria, plants, fungi, insects, […]

Natural gas is a commonly used energy source around the world. Thousands of people are employed in its supply chain, helping with drilling and extracting natural gas, treating it, and transporting it to commercial and industrial consumers. In this article, we’ll discuss what natural gas is, explore its supply chain in greater detail, and cover […]

The Yichang Riverside Grand Theater is an impressive cultural landmark located in Yichang, China. Designed by Open Architecture the theater features a unique “floating” design that appears to rise out of the Yangtze River. The building spans over 70,000 square meters and can accommodate up to 1,600 spectators. Its state-of-the-art facilities and equipment make it […]

The 2024 Porsche Cayenne SUV is a luxurious and high-performance vehicle with a highly digitalized display and control concept, new chassis technology, and innovative high-tech features. “It’s one of the most extensive product upgrades in the history of Porsche,” says Michael Schätzle, Vice President of the Product Line Cayenne. It features a sleek and sporty […]