UK laser creates conditions to form liquid carbon for first time – UKRI

The international research collaboration was led by the University of Rostock and the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR). They used complementary technologies from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and the European X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL) to create and measure liquid carbon. Liquid carbon is a substance that can be found in the interior of […]

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For long-tailed tits, it really does take a village

Any parent will tell you how useful it can be to have family living nearby, giving a helping hand when raising your children. In humans, relatives and even non-relatives act as childminders. Such behaviour is widespread in other animals too, particularly birds. In our recent study we explored why long-tailed tits, one of the UK’s […]

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xAI’s Grok 3 Now Available on Microsoft Azure, Expanding Access to Advanced Language Models

Redmond, WA – May 19, 2025 — Microsoft has officially integrated xAI’s Grok 3 and Grok 3 Mini language models into its Azure AI Foundry platform, offering developers and enterprise users seamless access to xAI’s cutting-edge AI technology within Azure’s robust and secure cloud ecosystem. The addition of Grok 3 represents a major enhancement to […]

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Do we see colour the same way? What scientists can learn from artists

TSViPhoto/Shutterstock As many people sit at the wheel of their car, they are certain they know what colour is. It’s the red traffic light in front of them, the garish yellow hatchback in the next lane, or the green verge banking to their right. Colour, as many people understand it, is the property of a […]

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China Accelerates 5G-Advanced Rollout in Major Cities

China is rapidly advancing its 5G-Advanced (5G-A) infrastructure, aiming to enhance connectivity across urban, suburban, and rural areas. Telecom giants China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom are spearheading this initiative, with plans to deploy 5G-A networks in over 300 cities by the end of 2025. (Telecom Review) The deployment includes high-speed connectivity in subways, […]

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Neuralink’s Remarkable Breakthrough in ALS Treatment: A Double-Edged Sword

Bradford G. Smith, a 51-year-old Arizona resident, has become the first non-verbal ALS patient to receive a Neuralink brain implant, marking a significant milestone in neurotechnology. This implant, connected to his motor cortex, enables him to control a computer cursor and interact with AI to generate speech in his own voice, allowing him to communicate […]

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Taiwan Approves $1.6B Plan to Expand Smart Robotics Industry

Taiwan has officially approved a transformative strategic initiative to strengthen its smart robotics industry, setting a target value of $1.6 billion. The plan, which is supported by a significant $650 million in public funding, is designed to address pressing labor shortages across various sectors, with a particular focus on leveraging robotics in healthcare. As part […]

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Cybernet Partners with Nokia to Launch Pakistan’s First 1.2 Tbps Optical Backbone

Cybernet, Pakistan’s leading fiber broadband provider, has partnered with Nokia to deploy the country’s first long-haul optical network capable of delivering 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps) per wavelength. This next-generation infrastructure will form the backbone of Cybernet’s national network, connecting over 25 cities and providing more than 50 Tbps of long-haul capacity in its initial […]

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Pentagon Tech Leadership Revamp: Kirsten Davies Nominated as CIO

President Donald Trump has nominated cybersecurity executive Kirsten Davies to serve as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the Department of Defense (DoD), according to a notice in the Congressional Record. If confirmed by the Senate, Davies would succeed Katie Arrington, who has been performing the duties of the Pentagon CIO since early March. (Meritalk) Davies […]

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AI-driven motion capture is transforming sports and exercise science

In sport, the margin between success and failure is often measured in milliseconds. It could be a cricketer adjusting their foot positioning, a runner refining their sprint start or a footballer perfecting their passing. This is where motion capture comes in – among the many approaches being used for athletic performance and movement analysis. Conventional […]

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