Drones have been part of the military inventory for decades, but the war in Ukraine has seen a massive escalation in their exploitation. Does this herald the start of a new era in modern warfare, and will the rapid development of AI lead to the inevitable dawn of drone wars?Story Published at: May 06, 2023 at 08:17PM
Dawn of the drone wars? How Ukraine conflict has set stage for new military capabilities
COVID may no longer be a global health emergency, but virus hasn’t disappeared to the background
The declaration that COVID is no longer a global health emergency is an historic moment.Story Published at: May 04, 2023 at 12:48PM
COVID no longer a global health emergency, World Health Organisation says
World Health Organisation officials have said COVID is no longer a global health emergency.Story Published at: May 03, 2023 at 09:17AM
Fraud scams surging on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram
An increasing amount of financial scams are taking place via social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, according to analysis by a leading bank. Story Published at: May 04, 2023 at 11:10PM
War news for Russians hidden inside video game
Finland’s largest daily newspaper is fighting back against Russia’s media restrictions by hiding news about the war in Ukraine in a secret room within a video game.Story Published at: May 04, 2023 at 10:32AM
Risk of disruption for air travel at summer holiday peak as US refuses to budge on 5G change
Air travel could be disrupted during the summer holiday peak, according to airlines, after the US refused to budge on a deadline for adding new sensors to planes.Story Published at: May 03, 2023 at 02:30PM
AI market faces investigation by UK competition regulator
A review of the artificial intelligence (AI) market has been launched by the UK competition watchdog.Story Published at: May 04, 2023 at 05:47AM
Elon Musk wrong to call for AI development pause, warns report
Elon Musk is wrong to call for a global pause in the development of AI, which would play into the hands of rogue regimes, a new report has warned.Story Published at: May 03, 2023 at 10:45AM
New drug can reduce Alzheimer’s symptoms by up to 35%
A second drug has shown the ability to slow the progression of the leading form of dementia.Story Published at: May 03, 2023 at 07:27PM
Star seen devouring planet in possible preview of how Earth dies
Astronomers have seen the first evidence of a dying sun-like star engulfing an exoplanet in what could be a preview of Earth’s ultimate fate.Story Published at: May 03, 2023 at 02:00PM