Science & Technology

Scientists Identify Potential Driver of Chronic Brain Inflammation, Offering New Insights Into Alzheimer’s Disease —————————————- Researchers have identified a biological mechanism that may contribute to chronic brain inflammation in people with Alzheimer’s disease, a discovery that could help guide the…

AI Innovations Reshape Work, Health, Public Safety Globally —————————————— Artificial intelligence is increasingly transforming multiple sectors, from banking and public safety to personal health, highlighting both opportunities and societal challenges. More details in the following report: A major Belgian bank,…

Charities Warn UK Plan to Use AI in Age Assessments Could Harm Young Refugees —————————————- A coalition of more than 100 charities and advocacy groups has raised serious concerns about the UK government’s proposal to use artificial intelligence (AI) to…

Japanese Financial Institutions Gain Access to OpenAI Model to Strengthen Cybersecurity ————————————- Japan is turning to advanced artificial intelligence to strengthen cybersecurity across its financial sector, as concerns grow over AI-enabled cyberattacks. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said some Japanese…

Global Drug Development Pipeline Falls for First Time in Three Decades ————————————— The number of drugs in active research and development worldwide has declined for the first time since the mid-1990s, according to Citeline’s Pharma R&D Annual Review 2026. Citeline…

Pope Issues Historic Apology Over Vatican’s Role in Slavery and Warns of Modern AI-Driven Enslavement —————————– Pope Leo XIV, in his first official charter titled “Magnifica Humanitas,” expressed regret over part of the Catholic Church’s history, acknowledging the Vatican’s role…

U.S. Pharmaceutical Giant Uses AI to Accelerate Discovery of New Medicines —————————— A major U.S. pharmaceutical company is taking a new step to accelerate the discovery and development of new medicines by using artificial intelligence models. The move reflects the…

AI Pioneer Warns of Potential Nobel‑Level Breakthrough and Serious Risks Ahead ———————————————- Jack Clark, co‑founder of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, has predicted that AI could contribute to a Nobel Prize‑worthy scientific discovery within the next 12 months, while also…

AI Technology Applied to Prevent Plasma Instabilities in Nuclear Fusion Reactors —————————— Researchers are employing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the stability of nuclear fusion reactors. This advanced technology helps identify dangerous instabilities, preventing disruptions in reactor operations. According to…

IMF Report: Artificial Intelligence Transforming Global Labor Market ——————————————— A recent report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlights that approximately 40% of jobs worldwide are at risk of significant changes due to the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI). The…