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Space

Star Wars in real life? Astronomers find 27 possible twin-sun worlds

These shifts, imperceptible to the naked eye, can be the gravitational fingerprint of a planet no one has ever seen.

Tech News

This Meta trial could reshape social media. Here's what to know

The landmark trial is entering its second phase, following an earlier jury verdict that already found Meta liable and imposed hundreds of millions of dollars in penalties.

Tech News

How children are getting creative and fooling age verification checks

A new report reveals that children across the UK are outwitting online safety measures with fake birthdays, borrowed IDs, and some surprisingly creative facial hair.

Health news

What is the deadly hantavirus? From symptoms, risks and transmission

The situation aboard the MV Hondius is continuing to evolve, with three deaths linked to the outbreak. But what is hantavirus and how does it spread?

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Space

Inside Europe’s flying lab: Scientists study life in zero gravity

Scientists in France are using parabolic "zero gravity” flights near Bordeaux to run experiments on everything from human balance to fluid shifts in the body.

Art

Brixen’s light festival turns a historic town into a glowing spectacle

Brixen’s annual Water Light Festival has once again transformed the Italian Alpine town into a glowing canvas, bringing together artists from around the world. This year’s theme is “Imagine Peace," where artists reflect on war, memory and hope.

Food and Drink

A 8,000-year-old imprint in clay is rewriting the story of bread

A small imprint left on a piece of Neolithic mudbrick in Georgia is helping rewrite the story of one of the world’s most important crops.

Art

Gaza artists stage open-air exhibition amid war and fragile ceasefire

Young Palestinian artists in Gaza have staged an impromptu open-air exhibition, turning war-damaged walls into a gallery. For many, the works are deeply personal and were created after fleeing their homes.

Tech News

This new experimental café in Stockholm is run by an AI manager

A café in Stockholm is being run by an AI manager called Mona, who handles everything from hiring staff to ordering supplies.

Tech News

Watch: Robot dogs with tech billionaires faces excrete AI art

Beeple says the work critiques how today’s perceptions of reality are increasingly shaped by algorithms controlled by powerful tech companies rather than artists.

Tech News

An AI agent deleted a company’s entire database — then apologised

The AI system, powered by Anthropic’s Claude Opus model, had been handling a routine task when it independently chose to “fix” an issue by wiping the data — without any human approval. Whoopsy!

Work

Nearly half of London jobs at risk of AI disruption, report

According to a new report by the Mayor of London's office, nearly half of the UK capital's workers could see their jobs transformed by generative AI.

Tech News

Google employees urge CEO to reject classified military AI use

In the letter, Google staff warn the technology could be used by the Pentagon in 'inhumane' ways, including mass surveillance and lethal autonomous weapons.

Health news

Could AI help spot ADHD in children before symptoms fully emerge?

Researchers found that the AI system could accurately flag early warning signs of ADHD, potentially allowing children to receive support much sooner.

Mobility

Inside Japan’s real-life sci-fi town where robots coexist with humans

Developers say the aim of Woven City is to gather real-world data on how people and machines interact, helping improve safety and shape future regulations.

Health news

Here’s what the UK public has to say about the proposed cigarette ban

The UK is moving ahead with a landmark plan to ban cigarette sales for anyone born after 2008, aiming to create a 'smoke-free generation'. Public reaction is mixed: some welcome it as a good step for public health, while others raise concerns about personal freedom.

Culture news

Rare Pablo Neruda book on Spanish Civil War to go on display in Chile

A rare copy of Pablo Neruda’s “Spain in the Heart”, written during the Spanish Civil War and possibly printed on cotton made from military uniforms, is set to go on public display in Chile for the first time.

Nutrition

Beer is a bigger source of vitamin B6 than scientists realised

A new study suggests that a pint fo beer contains a surprisingly meaningful amount of vitamin B6 – and that an alcohol-free version may actually be one of the better options for getting it.

Culture news

Drake’s ice sculpture stunt explained - and why it got shut down

A giant sculpture in downtown Toronto, created as part of Drake’s promotional rollout for his upcoming album ICEMAN, quickly spiralled into chaos after fans discovered the album’s release date was hidden inside it.

Culture news

Image capturing migrant family separation wins World Press Photo 2026

The image, showing two young girls clinging to their father as he is detained in New York, was chosen from over 57,000 entries.

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