STFC backs 28 game-changing start-ups to accelerate UK innovation – UKRI

Further information Full list of new start-ups to join the BICs. ESA BIC UK Location: Harwell Campus, The Royal Observatory Edinburgh, Space Park Leicester RouteZero RouteZero is a climate-tech company that decarbonises business travel via innovative digital tools that reduce company emissions by 26% while balancing the time and budget of journeys. Saif Systems Saif […]

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Electric Vehicles and AI Innovations Dominate CES 2025

The convergence of electric vehicles (EVs) and artificial intelligence (AI) took center stage at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, showcasing how technology is reshaping the future of transportation and beyond. Hosted at the Las Vegas Convention Center, this year’s event featured groundbreaking developments in EVs, AI automation, and their intersections, driving both innovation and […]

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Meta’s factchecker cut has sparked controversy – but the real threat is AI and neurotechnology

Mark Zuckerberg’s recent decision to remove factcheckers from Meta’s platforms – including Facebook, Instagram and Threads – has sparked heated debate. Critics argue it may undermine efforts to combat misinformation and maintain credibility on social media platforms. Yet, while much attention is directed at this move, a far more profound challenge looms. The rise of […]

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New Director of the Isaac Newton Group of Telescopes announced – UKRI

Dr Rubén Sánchez-Janssen has been announced as the new Director of the Isaac Newton Group of Telescopes (ING). Dr Sánchez-Janssen is an Astronomer and Project Scientist at the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) site in Edinburgh. He leads the development of scientific instrumentation and facilities for ground and […]

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How the science of tiny timescales could speed up computers and improve solar cell technology

Shutterstock Attosecond science, the laser-led study of what happens to matter over very short timescales, could lead to major advances in our understanding of nature’s fastest processes. It could enhance the problem-solving capabilities of computers, develop more efficient solar power cells, and both identify new medical treatments and improve diagnostic processes – all vital areas […]

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Severance: the real cognitive neuroscience behind the Apple TV+ show’s ‘severance procedure’

Severance, which imagines a world where a person’s work and personal lives are surgically separated, will soon return to Apple TV+ for a second season. While the concept of this gripping piece of science fiction is far-fetched, it touches on some interesting neuroscience. Can a person’s mind really be surgically split in two? Remarkably, “split-brain” […]

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Biden Administration Issues New AI and Chip Licensing Guidelines to Strengthen National Security

The Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled new guidelines designed to regulate chip licensing and enhance artificial intelligence (AI) security standards. Released on Monday, the Interim Final Rule on Artificial Intelligence Diffusion builds on existing measures to protect U.S. technological leadership while addressing national security concerns. Strengthening AI Security and Addressing Smuggling: The new rule aims to […]

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US Charges Three Russians for Operating Cryptocurrency Mixers Linked to Cybercrime

The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed charges against three Russian nationals accused of running two cryptocurrency mixers, Blender.io and Sinbad.io, which were used to facilitate money laundering for cybercriminals, including ransomware groups. Key Details of the Charges: The individuals charged are Roman Vitalyevich Ostapenko, Alexander Evgenievich Oleynik, and Anton Vyachslavovich Tarasov. They […]

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Macquarie Asset Management to Invest A$8 Billion in US Data Centre Expansion

Macquarie Asset Management (MAM), the asset management division of Macquarie Group, has committed to investing up to US$5 billion (A$8 billion) in high-performance computing (HPC) data centres developed by Applied Digital Corporation, a leading US-based technology company. The investment forms part of a strategic financing facility aimed at scaling Applied Digital’s data centre operations. Investment […]

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Madagascar supports more unique plant life than any other island in the world – new study

Madagascar is rich in species, including plants. Leamus/iStock/Getty Images Researchers have long known that islands are hotspots for species diversity. But, until recently, there weren’t precise figures to quantify the diversity of plant life on islands. A study involving an international team of scientists has filled this gap. The researchers developed a database of vegetation […]

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