Researchers have documented compelling instances of humpback whales seemingly attempting to communicate with humans through the creation of intricate bubble rings. A new study published in Marine Mammal Science details observations of these gentle giants deliberately producing bubble formations during friendly encounters with boats and swimmers, suggesting a conscious effort to interact and perhaps convey […]
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi have announced a new development in the field of next-generation computing hardware with the creation of a novel, energy-efficient device dubbed MOD-PC (Multifunctional Optoelectronic Device for Processing Circuits). This compact computing unit, inspired by the human brain’s visual cortex, promises to revolutionize artificial intelligence and neuro-robotic […]
A study conducted by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has shed new light on the less-explored cognitive impacts of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). The research indicates that women affected by PCOS are likely to experience compromised performance in attention-based tasks, significantly impacting their speed of response and accuracy. PCOS, a […]
A collaboration between the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and US researchers has unveiled the intricate world of viruses in freshwater lakes, a discovery poised to transform our approach to combating antibiotic-resistant infections and managing environmental health. This international team’s pioneering work, recently published in the Nature Microbiology Journal, represents the longest DNA-based […]
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have made a breakthrough in medical science, developing an artificial metal-based nanozyme with the potential to prevent abnormal blood clotting. Blood clotting, or haemostasis, is a vital physiological process that normally protects the body from excessive bleeding after an injury. However, in certain conditions, this intricate process […]
For decades, the Gamburtsev Subglacial Mountains, a colossal range buried beneath kilometers of ice in the heart of East Antarctica, have presented a perplexing enigma to scientists. Now, a new study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters has finally unveiled the mystery of their formation, pushing back their origins by hundreds of millions of […]
Microsoft Corporation has enacted another round of job cuts, laying off over 300 employees on June 2, 2025. The move follows a larger reduction of approximately 6,000 jobs announced in May 2025, bringing the total recent layoffs in Washington state alone to around 2,300. The company, headquartered in Redmond, attributes these “organizational changes” to a […]
Scientists at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad have uncovered a key genetic innovation that could solve Charles Darwin’s so-called “abominable mystery”: the rapid and diverse emergence of flowering plants roughly 130 million years ago. The study, published recently in Nature Plants, reveals that a newly identified gene, named SHUKR, meaning […]
ConnectWise, a prominent provider of IT management solutions, has confirmed it was the target of a sophisticated cyberattack in May 2025, attributed to a nation-state actor. The breach, which exploited a critical bug in the company’s ScreenConnect cloud platform, has put the internal data of a limited number of customers at risk. The attack specifically […]
An international team of scientists has uncovered remarkably preserved soft tissues, including red blood cell-like structures, within the fossilized remains of a 66-million-year-old dinosaur. This astonishing discovery, detailed in the journal Biology, not only challenges long-held beliefs about fossil preservation but also opens an unprecedented door to understanding the molecular roots of cancer, potentially revolutionizing […]
An international team of researchers, spearheaded by North Carolina State University, has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of quantum materials, demonstrating both the mechanism and the necessary material conditions for superfluorescence to occur at room temperature. This pivotal work, published in Nature, offers a long-sought-after blueprint for designing advanced materials capable of exhibiting […]
The Finnish Parliament has passed a landmark bill, introducing stricter regulations for electric scooter use across the nation. The new law, approved on Tuesday, introduces a minimum age of 15 for operating e-scooters and imposes a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit of 0.5 g/l, aligning it with existing limits for motorists. The legislative shift comes […]
Microsoft has been given until July 25, 2025, to formally respond to a substantial £2 billion legal claim filed against it in the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). The claim, brought on behalf of thousands of UK businesses, alleges that Microsoft has overcharged them for running its Windows server software in competitor cloud environments. The […]
Britain’s media regulator, Ofcom, has launched an investigation into the notorious internet message board 4chan and eight other online platforms, citing potential breaches of the landmark Online Safety Act. The probes, announced on Tuesday, highlights Ofcom’s intensified efforts to enforce the new legislation, which aims to curb illegal online activity, with a particular focus on […]
Britain’s financial landscape is poised for a significant technological leap as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced on Monday the launch of a pioneering regulatory “sandbox” specifically designed for artificial intelligence. This initiative, part of a broader government strategy to foster innovation and economic growth, will allow financial firms to test cutting-edge AI tools in […]
OpenAI has taken decisive action against several malicious actors, banning ChatGPT accounts linked to Russian, Iranian, and Chinese state-sponsored hacking groups, as well as other nefarious activities. The AI firm revealed that these accounts were leveraged for a range of illicit purposes, including malware development, social media manipulation, and sensitive research. One prominent case involves […]
The UK legal landscape is grappling with a growing concern over the misuse of artificial intelligence, as the High Court has issued a warning to senior lawyers to urgently address the proliferation of fictitious and fabricated case-law citations appearing in court. The directive follows two high-profile cases this year that were significantly marred by actual […]
A dramatic surge in carbon emissions from the world’s largest tech companies has been driven by the breakneck expansion of AI and cloud computing, according to a new United Nations report. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the UN’s digital technologies agency, has revealed that operational emissions from major technology firms soared by an average of […]
Microsoft has launched a new European Security Program, offering free cybersecurity assistance to governments across the European Union, accession states, European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members, the UK, Monaco, and the Vatican. This initiative expands on Microsoft’s existing Government Security Program and is primarily designed to counter escalating cyberattacks from state-backed actors in Russia, Iran, […]
Seven prominent civil society organizations have issued a warning to the European Commission, urging Commissioner Michael McGrath to immediately rescind the United Kingdom’s data adequacy status. In an open letter dated June 3, 2025, the groups contend that the UK’s “sustained and systemic erosion of privacy and data protection” since its adequacy grant in June […]
Yoshua Bengio, a pioneering computer scientist widely recognized as one of the “godfathers” of AI, has announced the launch of LawZero. This new non-profit organization is dedicated to developing “honest” AI systems designed to act as critical guardrails against increasingly sophisticated and potentially deceptive AI agents. Bengio, a professor at the University of Montreal and […]
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the comprehensive governance and operational framework for its highly anticipated AWS European Sovereign Cloud, setting a new benchmark for digital sovereignty within the European Union. A cornerstone of this endeavour is the establishment of an independent European governance structure, featuring a new parent company and three subsidiaries incorporated in […]
Two prominent NHS trusts, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, have reportedly had data stolen in a sophisticated cyberattack that exploited vulnerabilities in third-party software. The breach, described by experts from EclecticIQ as a clandestine data theft rather than a ransomware attack, leveraged a recently discovered […]
A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has engineered a new molecule that promises to revolutionize anti-counterfeiting measures and bioimaging. Designed within the Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (IPC), this novel chiral aminoborane molecule exhibits extraordinary persistent room-temperature phosphorescence and circularly polarised luminescence (CPL), offering a significant leap forward […]
Sportswear giant Adidas has announced it was the target of a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of customer personal information. The company stated that “certain consumer data,” primarily consisting of contact information for individuals who had interacted with its help desk, was compromised. Adidas assured customers that passwords, credit card details, and other payment […]
Finland has embarked on a massive ecological undertaking, releasing millions of young fish into its southern and western coastal waters, rivers, and lakes in a concerted effort to bolster dwindling fish populations. The extensive spring stocking initiative, announced by a regional ELY Centre branch on Monday, aims to ensure the long-term sustainability of vital aquatic […]
Mediclinic, the $5.4 billion international private hospital group, has allegedly fallen victim to a significant cyberattack by the notorious Everest Group ransomware gang. The hackers are threatening to leak sensitive employee and internal company data unless a ransom is paid, according to a note posted on their dark website on May 26th. According to CyberNews, […]
A new study has revealed a concerning connection between rising global temperatures and an increased risk of breast, ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers in women across 17 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The research, published in Frontiers in Public Health, indicates that even modest temperature increases are associated with a […]
Engineering giant Valmet announced last week a significant restructuring initiative, leading to the permanent layoff of 433 employees globally, with 325 of those cuts affecting its Finnish workforce. In addition to the job losses, the company confirmed temporary furloughs for up to 1,100 employees in Finland this summer. The redundancies, which exclusively impact white-collar and […]
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has peered 155 light-years into the cosmos, revealing a remarkable icy debris disk around the young star HD 181327. This discovery offers unprecedented insights into the early stages of planetary formation and provides compelling evidence that the building blocks of planets – and potentially life – form rapidly and […]