Major law change to criminalise small boat smuggler ads
In a blow to the people smugglers’ business model, the government has outlined new measures…
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AI agents are here. Here’s what to know about what they can do – and how they can go wrong
We are entering the third phase of generative AI. First came the chatbots, followed by…
The contagion scale: which diseases spread fastest?
When the COVID pandemic hit, many people turned to the eerily prescient film Contagion (2011)…
Quantum scheme protects videos from prying eyes and tampering
We have developed a new way to secure video transmissions so even quantum computers in…
New wave of mums to benefit from 24/7 breastfeeding support
Government extends National Breastfeeding Helpline to provide round-the-clock support for families £18.5 million investment this…
Canada could use thermal infrastructure to turn wasted heat emissions into energy
Buildings are the third-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada. In many cities, including…
Love in the age of WhatsApp – a philosopher explains how technology reduces the power of a relationship
A sense of distance has always been part of romantic love. The experience of wanting…
Should YouTube be included in Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16? We asked 5 experts
The Australian government has confirmed video-sharing platform YouTube will be included in the upcoming social…
Every Russian strike is a commitment not to peace, but an attempt to destroy life and liberty in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council
As we meet here, only a day after our last discussion on Russia’s continued aggression…
Technology could open up new ways to track prisoners
Technology firms have apparently suggested placing tracking devices or a microchip under the skin of…