To make D-Day a success, the Allies thought they might have to break through formidable German defences. One unconventional idea was a “giant firework” that would deliver a one-tonne bomb: the Panjandrum.
Category: Innovation
Derek Brockway has been a friendly face on our screens for nearly 30 years delivering the latest weather forecast, but could AI take his job? […]
TikTok Blocks #SkinnyTok Hashtag Following Backlash Over Extreme Thinness
TikTok is preventing users searching for “skinnytok” – a hashtag which critics say directs people towards content which “idolises extreme thinness.”
UK Gaming Greets First Generation of Pensioner Gamers
Companies in the East of England are preparing to welcome the first generation of pensioner gamers, more than half a century after the first home video game hit the market.
Indian Pilot Makes History on Axiom-4 Spaceflight
The Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), set to take off from Nasa’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida next week, will be piloted by an Indian as it soars towards the International Space Station (ISS).
Data Breach Alert: North Face & Cartier Hit by Cyber Attacks
Fashion brand The North Face and luxury jeweller Cartier have become the latest retailers to report having customer data stolen in cyber attacks.
The Pet Effect: How Animals Boost Immunity & Reduce Allergies
Living with animals is thought to have profound effects on our immunity – potentially reducing the risk of allergies, eczema and even autoimmune conditions.
China Powers Up: Sodium-Ion Batteries Hit Scooters & Grid
The country is racing ahead of the rest of the world in bringing sodium-ion batteries to the mass market. This time, through scooters.
TikTok Shop Food Danger: Missing Allergen Info Puts Buyers at Risk
An alarming investigation has revealed that food products sold on TikTok Shop in the UK are frequently missing vital allergen information, posing a potentially life-threatening […]
Self-Improving AI Bypassed Checks, Cheats on Benchmarks
Computer scientists have achieved a significant milestone in artificial intelligence: creating an AI system capable of rewriting its own code to improve itself. Far from […]