Category: Technology

Hard rock spodumene ore, a commercially important source of lithium. BJP7images/Shutterstock Ukraine’s minerals have become central to global geopolitics, with the US president, Donald Trump, seeking a deal with Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky to access them. But what are these minerals exactly and why are they so sought after? Ukraine is often recognised for its […]

Don't believe the hype. Stockete The computer scientists Rich Sutton and Andrew Barto have been recognised for a long track record of influential ideas with this year’s Turing Award, the most prestigious in the field. Sutton’s 2019 essay The Bitter Lesson, for instance, underpins much of today’s feverishness around artificial intelligence (AI). He argues that […]

OpenAI is reportedly planning to offer advanced AI agents capable of performing high-level tasks traditionally handled by skilled professionals, with a premium price tag of $20,000 per month. This ambitious move marks a significant shift in AI monetization, as OpenAI moves from a per-API-call pricing model to offering subscription-based, enterprise-focused AI services. These AI agents […]

On March 6, 2025, a groundbreaking new AI agent called Manus was launched by the Chinese tech company Monica. This system has generated significant buzz in the global AI community, offering capabilities far beyond conventional AI assistants like ChatGPT. Manus is designed to be the world’s first truly autonomous AI agent, capable of making decisions […]

AI is revolutionizing workplace inclusivity by breaking down barriers and ensuring that every employee, regardless of ability or background, has the tools to succeed. In today’s competitive environment, businesses that prioritize inclusivity are better positioned to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and foster a thriving culture. AI-driven tools are at the forefront of this transformation, creating […]

Cristina Conti/Shutterstock Despite exuding confidence, narcissistic people relentlessly crave admiration. In other words, they are unable to convince themselves of their own brilliance. Growing research shows the gap between perception and reality for narcissistic people goes far deeper than their inflated views about their appearance, accomplishments and abilities. Narcissism is a personality trait that exists […]

Matthew Akande, a 36-year-old Nigerian national, was extradited to the United States on March 5, 2025, to face multiple charges, including computer intrusion, wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering. Akande is accused of participating in a large-scale hacking operation that targeted Massachusetts-based tax preparation firms, stealing personal information to file fraudulent tax returns. Arrested […]

TikTok is set to lay off up to 300 workers, or approximately 10% of its Dublin workforce, as part of ongoing restructuring efforts. The Irish government has been informed of the decision, which will affect employees at TikTok’s largest European operation, located in the Irish capital. A TikTok spokesperson stated that the company could not […]

It's not just size that matters. The speed of evolution can affect a species' cancer prevalence too. Eric Isselee/Shutterstock A longstanding scientific belief about a link between cancer prevalence and animal body size has tested for the first time in our new study ranging across hundreds of animal species. If larger animals have more cells, […]

A swarm of earth tremors and fears of volcanic eruptions in January forced tens of thousands of people to move away from Awash Fentale, an area in the Afar region of Ethiopia. The area falls within a geologically active region of the Great Rift Valley that has experienced a number of earthquakes and volcanic events […]