Category: Technology

A new £9 million proof of concept programme spans medicine, space science, the environment and artificial intelligence (AI). It will help to harness the potential of world-leading UK research to improve lives. The 48 projects are receiving funding to support and accelerate the development of new or improved technologies, products, processes and services. The aim […]

It’s a sunny June day in southeast England. I’m driving along a quiet, rural road that stretches through the Kent countryside. The sun flashes through breaks in the hedgerow, offering glimpses of verdant crop fields and old farmhouses. Thick hawthorn and brambles make it difficult to see the 10ft high razor-wire fence that encloses a […]

Quantum magnetometers are highly sensitive instruments that can detect variations in the Earth’s magnetic field with extreme precision. These new sensors will provide data to the British Geological Survey (BGS) that will give scientists a more comprehensive understanding of how the magnetic field changes during extreme solar storms. These storms result from solar wind and […]

The AI revolution risks deepening inequality between the global north and south. Clarote & AI4Media/betterimagesofai.org, CC BY-SA If it’s steered correctly, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to accelerate development. It can drive breakthroughs in agriculture. It can expand access to healthcare and education. It can boost financial inclusion and strengthen democratic participation. But without […]

The Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) is a landmark tool that helps universities and policymakers understand how higher education is driving forwards to achieve economic growth and societal benefit across England. Now in its fifth year, KEF has proven to be a well-designed, resilient and trusted framework. A collaborative approach The framework, designed by Research England, shines […]

Global automotive manufacturer Stellantis has disclosed a data breach affecting its digital infrastructure, prompting an internal investigation and heightened cybersecurity measures. The company confirmed that unauthorized access to its systems was detected, though the full scope of the breach remains under assessment. Stellantis, which oversees brands including Jeep, Fiat, Peugeot, and Chrysler, stated that customer […]

SuPatMaN / Shutterstock More than a decade of underfunding by successive governments has left the UK’s justice system in crisis. There is now a significant backlog in cases and court dates are being cancelled due to logistical problems. Powerful voices in UK politics, including the Tony Blair Institute and Policy Exchange think tanks, have put […]

A growing chorus of cybersecurity experts is sounding the alarm over the weaponization of artificial intelligence by cybercriminals, marking what many describe as a new era of digital warfare. According to the 2025 Threat Report by cybersecurity firm Deep Instinct, AI-powered attacks—including ransomware, phishing scams, and polymorphic malware—have surged dramatically, with ransomware incidents alone rising […]

RIYADH — A series of undersea cable disruptions near the Red Sea have significantly impacted internet connectivity across India, Pakistan, Kuwait, and several Gulf nations. The incident, which occurred in waters off the coast of Saudi Arabia, has slowed data traffic and raised concerns about the resilience of global communications infrastructure. Telecom experts report that […]

Deepfakes are forgeries of people’s faces, voices and likeness generated through artificial intelligence (AI). They create a serious digital deception. Deepfakes undermine constitutional rights, reduce trust in media and distort fairness in elections. While many countries have laws that address the risks caused by deepfakes, enforcement remains a challenge. Deepfakes began to be widely created […]