Category: Technology

A coalition of UK lawmakers is calling for urgent reforms to the 1990 Computer Misuse Act (CMA), arguing that the legislation is no longer suited to the complexities of today’s cybersecurity challenges. The CMA, initially crafted to address the malicious misuse of computer systems, was conceived before the internet became central to modern life and […]

Antonio Guillem / Shutterstock Women are less likely to protect themselves online because current safety advice does not take full account of their needs – despite women being more at risk from cyber abuse and threats than men. This abuse of women is a growing problem, with one in five reporting they have experienced harm […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform traffic management in highly congested urban environments, offering solutions that not only alleviate gridlock but also ensure safer, more efficient travel for both vehicles and pedestrians. With cities around the world struggling to manage ever-increasing traffic volumes, AI can be harnessed to optimize traffic flow, reduce accidents, […]

It's lively down there. Chris276644 Anyone out winter walking in the Yorkshire dales will probably be familiar with the dramatic scenery of limestone pavements. Distinctive and beautiful, they can also be found elsewhere in Britain, as well as in mainland Europe and Canada – not to mention in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, where […]

I am standing on a dune looking out to sea. It’s 2024, but I’m thinking about a very different time. Hundreds of thousands of years ago this 350km stretch of southern African coast looked very different. It was home to giant zebra, bird species that are now extinct, giant tortoises and crocodiles. Our hominin ancestors […]

The move is the latest salvo in the "chip war" between the US and China. Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock China recently banned the export of the minerals gallium and germanium to the US amid growing tensions between the two countries on trade. The minerals are of critical economic value because they are used in computer chips, […]

Meta has revealed plans to invest $10 billion in the construction of a new, state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Louisiana, marking a significant step forward in the company’s global infrastructure expansion. The data center, to be built in Richland Parish, is set to become the largest of Meta’s 20 global facilities, underscoring the […]

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have unveiled plans to merge, with the aim of becoming the world’s third-largest automaker by sales. This move comes amid a period of significant transformation in the automotive sector, driven by the global shift toward electrification and the need for increased cost-efficiency. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding […]

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) has formalized a partnership with IQM Quantum Computers to propel the country’s quantum computing industry. This collaboration, which includes the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), is set to advance the development of quantum hardware, improve algorithms, and enhance quantum machine learning capabilities. The […]