Category: Technology

The TV series Alien:Earth has introduced a number of new creatures to the much loved, albeit terrifying, Alien franchise. But how realistic are the new aliens? That’s a question that we – a trio of scientists who are also great fans of the franchise and show – have tried to tackle with a ranking. To […]

Just over a year ago, Nasa made a remarkable announcement. The Perseverance rover had found potential signs of ancient life on Mars. Now, the technical details behind that discovery have been published in a Nature paper that, despite its rather modest wording, may ultimately prove to be among the most significant in the history of […]

non c/Shutterstock You’re in the supermarket. Imported beef mince, shrink-wrapped vegetables and cleaning spray are already in your basket. Then you toss in some organic apples and feel a flicker of moral relief. Surely that small green gesture lightens the load? Not quite. Objectively, every extra product increases your carbon footprint. But psychology research reveals […]

Staff Sgt. Madelyn Brown Military aircraft – from fighter jets to transport planes – are playing a significant role in today’s unstable world. Cumulatively, the operations carried out by these fleets, from combat missions to training flights, consume large amounts of fossil fuel. Nevertheless, military aviation is rarely included in national climate inventories. In addition […]

The pilot exercise, taking place in academic year 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026, is the first step to increase transparency and understanding of the value this funding delivers across the sector. Evidence isn’t available on how funding allocations are used Quality-related research funding and other types of strategic institutional research funding distributed by […]

All sea turtle species are threatened worldwide. They migrate long distances in the oceans – often thousands of kilometres – and so fall under multiple countries’ laws and conservation targets. They also have a complex life cycle with changes in habitats and diet at different life stages. These things make it difficult to protect them […]

SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI has announced a major workforce initiative aimed at reshaping the employment landscape through artificial intelligence. The company plans to launch the OpenAI Jobs Platform by mid-2026, alongside a new certification program designed to train 10 million Americans in AI skills by 2030. The jobs platform will use AI to match candidates […]

📍 5 September 2025 — A major cybersecurity breach has exposed over 252 million identity records from seven countries, including Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, South Africa, and Canada. The leak originated from three misconfigured servers located in Brazil and the UAE, which left sensitive personal data publicly accessible. The compromised […]

📍 Washington, D.C., 5 September 2025 — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is preparing to investigate the potential risks posed by AI chatbots to children’s mental health and privacy. The inquiry will involve formal requests for internal records from major technology firms, including OpenAI, Meta Platforms, and Character.AI. The investigation aims to assess whether […]

Research England welcomes the pause in the development of Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 for a short period to take stock and ensure alignment with the UK government’s priorities and vision for higher education. REF response Research England will work closely with colleagues in the devolved funding bodies and engage further with the sector to finalise […]