Tech giants must be held accountable for technology-assisted gender-based violence
The new image and video editing feature for xAI’s chatbot, Grok, has generated thousands of…
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Does adding ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to your ChatGPT prompts really waste energy?
Cut the words “please” and “thank you” from your next ChatGPT query and, if you…
On with the show: AI and virtual reality step in to transform live performance
In September 2025, a stage performance with a difference took place at Porto’s Coliseum theatre…
From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space
In 2026, astronauts will travel around the Moon for the first time since the Apollo…
Emma Reynolds raises South East Water concerns with Ofwat
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds has spoken with the Chair of South East Water and visited…
How realistic is Mattel’s new autistic Barbie?
Autistic people are so rarely depicted in media and entertainment, it’s no wonder most people…
Evidence for link between digital technology use and teenage mental health problems is weak, our large study suggests
For years, the narrative surrounding teenagers’ use of digital technology has been one of alarm.…
Takeaway coffee cups release thousands of microplastic particles
It’s 7:45am. You grab a takeaway coffee from your local cafe, wrap your hands around…
First ever UK Town of Culture competition to restore pride in communities
Applications will be open until 31 March 2026 for Expressions of Interest Competition delivers on…
Research institutions tout the value of scholarship that crosses disciplines – but academia pushes interdisciplinary researchers out
The most exciting landmark scientific achievements don’t happen without researchers sharing and collaborating with others…