Category: Technology

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, […]

Lorenzooooo/Shutterstock Scent is how dogs largely experience the world, a lot like the way we humans rely on sight. We know little about how dogs interpret scent, but thanks to a recent study, we may be getting closer to understanding what a dog’s nose actually knows. Dogs are primed to detect smells. The average dog’s […]

Coconut trees are iconic plants found across the world’s tropical regions. They’re called “nature’s supermarket” or the “tree of life” in several cultures because every part of the coconut tree is used. Its leaves can be used to thatch homes, its heart can be eaten and its roots have medicinal uses. The refreshing liquid found […]

OpenAI has raised a staggering $40 billion in its latest funding round, marking the largest private tech deal ever recorded. This investment boosts the company’s valuation to an impressive $300 billion, making it one of the most highly valued private companies globally, behind only SpaceX and TikTok parent ByteDance. Record-Breaking Investment SoftBank leads the round […]

Blackstone is set to revolutionize the tech landscape with a groundbreaking $13 billion hyperscale data center project in Northern England. As the demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and fintech services skyrockets, this state-of-the-art facility will become a cornerstone of Europe’s digital infrastructure, positioning the UK as a global leader in high-performance computing. Why […]

The most advanced fighter jets in the world are known as “fifth generation”. They contain technologies developed in the first part of the 21st century. Examples of fifth generation fighter jets include America’s F-35 Lightning II and F-22 Raptor, China’s Chengdu J-20 and Russia’s Sukhoi SU-57. Now, however, nations are moving ahead with the sixth […]

A new archaeological discovery at Kach Kouch in Morocco challenges the long-held belief that the Maghreb (north-west Africa) was an empty land before the arrival of the Phoenicians from the Middle East in around 800 BCE. It reveals a much richer and more complex history than previously thought. Everything found at the site indicates that […]

ViDI Studio/Shutterstock Twice a year, around a quarter of the world’s population dutifully reset their clocks. It may seem like a minor adjustment, but some people struggle with fatigue, irritability, and brain fog in the days following the transition. For others — especially night owls — the adjustment period can last for weeks. Circadian rhythms […]

The Curiosity rover near the site of Mont Mercou on Mars. NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS Nasa’s Curiosity Mars rover has detected the largest organic (carbon-containing) molecules ever found on the red planet. The discovery is one of the most significant findings in the search for evidence of past life on Mars. This is because, on Earth at least, […]

The UK’s Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) is set to allocate £114 million ($147.5 million) towards upgrading its IT infrastructure, as part of broader reforms aimed at improving patient care and cybersecurity. This funding comes at a crucial time when the National Health Service (NHS) is undergoing significant structural changes. The DHSC’s IT […]