The UK’s science and technology sector survived a much feared spending cut in this week’s budget – but those in the field say the government will need to do more to realise the UK’s potential as a “science superpower.”Story Published at: November 18, 2022 at 11:53AM
Hunt plans for UK to become a ‘science superpower’ – is this possible?
Children coerced into most severe form of sexual abuse online – report
Children as young as seven are being coerced by abusers into filming themselves carrying out the most severe forms of child sexual abuse material, a charity has warned. Story Published at: November 18, 2022 at 04:30AM
Twitter reportedly closes offices over ‘sabotage fears’ as ‘more employees resign’
Twitter employees have been told that all office buildings have been temporarily closed as hundreds of them are estimated to be leaving the social media firm, according to reports.Story Published at: November 18, 2022 at 01:29AM
‘A glimpse through time’: Winchcombe meteorite boosts theory on origins of Earth’s oceans
A new study of a meteorite that landed in Winchcombe has bolstered a theory regarding the origins of water on Earth.Story Published at: November 17, 2022 at 10:56AM
Celebrities named in lawsuit against failed crypto exchange FTX
Celebrities including NFL star Tom Brady and comedian Larry David have been named in a class-action lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange FTX, accusing them of being culpable for promoting the failed firm. Story Published at: November 17, 2022 at 09:18AM
Cambridge Dictionary reveals word of the year – and Wordle frustration has played a key role
The Cambridge Dictionary has revealed its word of the year for 2022, with editors crediting disgruntled Wordle players whose winning streak was ended by an unfamiliar American English term.Story Published at: November 16, 2022 at 11:43AM
‘500 jobs at risk’ as Chinese firm told to reduce stake in UK microchip factory over security concern
A Chinese-owned tech company has been told to sell the majority of its stake in a UK silicon chip factory due to security concerns.Story Published at: November 16, 2022 at 04:08PM
Musk hopes to eventually find new Twitter boss – as he gives staff ‘hardcore’ ultimatum
Elon Musk has said he plans to reduce his time at Twitter and eventually find someone else to run the company.Story Published at: November 16, 2022 at 06:10PM
Mr Beast overtakes PewDiePie as YouTube’s most subscribed creator
Mr Beast has surpassed PewDiePie as the most subscribed YouTuber.Story Published at: November 16, 2022 at 04:29PM
Bras, boots, and balls: Why women’s football kit could be causing injury
The safety and performance of women football players is suffering because their kit is still largely designed for the men’s game, a study says.Story Published at: November 16, 2022 at 09:25AM