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Twitter introduces personalized news alerts ahead of the World Cup

Platforms that held news outlets at arm's length are starting to exercise more editorial control through a combination of human editors and algorithms.

13/06/2018

World News

AT&T wins: Judge approves $85.4 billion Time Warner acquisition

The acquisition will create one of the most powerful companies in global media.

12/06/2018

World News

Can flying drones save whales trapped in fishing gear?

It's not a small problem, experts say.

12/06/2018

World News

Why scientists are teaching this robot to hug

Human embraces bring big health benefits, but what about embraces from bots?

11/06/2018

World News

If space aliens are out there, why haven't we found them?

"Where is everybody?"

11/06/2018

World News

Mars rover Curiosity's new findings hailed as 'breakthroughs in astrobiology'

NASA's roving science lab has uncovered tantalizing new evidence of organic molecules on the red planet.

07/06/2018

United Kingdom

A teacher is our second #Europeanhero

Elaine Manton motivates girls at Loreto Grammar School for Girls and beyond to take up STEM subjects and win prizes for their innovations. She constantly refreshes the curriculum and takes inspiration from other STEM teachers around the globe.

07/06/2018

World News

Did climate change kill all the aliens?

Easter Island's demise suggests all of human civilization may face a similar fate.

07/06/2018

World News

NASA to reveal new findings from its Mars rover Curiosity

What's NASA got up its sleeve?

06/06/2018

Germany

Interest for microchip implants grows in Germany

Germany is the latest country to show a wave of interest in microchip implants. But why?

06/06/2018

Europe News

EU Agriculture proposals a 'greenwash'

EU agriculture ministers flocked to an informal meeting in Sofia earlier this week where they talked about modernising and simplifying the Common Agricultural Policy. But their proposals have left a sour taste in some people's mouths.

05/06/2018

World News

Apple wants to fight smartphone addiction and data collection

It's also declaring war on internet tracking technology, a move that could help put it ahead of the curve on data privacy

04/06/2018

World News

World's biggest reef may be more resilient than we thought

"Our research does give me hope that the reef can recover."

31/05/2018

Health news

Microchips are getting under the skin of thousands in Sweden

Thousands of Swedes are having microchips implanted into their bodies so that they don't need to carry key cards, IDs, and even train tickets.

31/05/2018

World News

Cybercriminals are cashing in on your typos

Cybercriminals are cashing in on your typos.

30/05/2018

World News

Virgin Galactic spaceplane completes another supersonic test flight

The sleek craft reportedly reached an altitude of 114,500 feet and a speed of Mach 1.9.

29/05/2018

World News

Reboot your router to avoid Russian hack, warns FBI

More than half a million devices have already been compromised — with more likely to be targeted over the next few weeks.

29/05/2018

World News

Can these bold plans help save the polar ice sheets?

Scientist says giant walls and cooling tunnels may be the best ways to save polar ice.

28/05/2018

World News

Vast hidden canyons and mountain ranges discovered in Antarctica

The enormous size of the troughs took scientists by surprise.

26/05/2018

Sci-Tech

Six trends we spotted at VivaTech

VivaTech is a festival of French and European technology, featuring a blend of big brands and tiny startups.

25/05/2018