Category: Technology

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 […]

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, […]