Science & Technology

Novel Biological “Artificial Intelligence” System Could Make Impossible Medicines Real ————————————- Australian researchers at the University of Sydney have developed PROTEUS, a groundbreaking “biological artificial intelligence” system that accelerates directed evolution inside mammalian cells to create novel or enhanced molecules…

Turtles could hold secret to cancer prevention in humans ———————————– A new study led by Dr. Ylenia Chiari at the University of Nottingham reveals that cancer is extremely rare in turtles, affecting only about 1% of individuals—much lower than mammals…

Researchers develop new chemical process to break down 90% of plastic in just 30 minutes ——————————— A new chemical process developed by researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) can break down 90% of polystyrene plastic—commonly found in…

OpenAI Set to Launch AI Browser to Challenge Google Chrome …………………. OpenAI is reportedly preparing to launch an AI-powered web browser within weeks, aiming to reshape web browsing with built-in AI tools and a ChatGPT-style interface. Built on Chromium, the…

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Ethical Global AI Governance ————————————– At the UN’s AI for Good Summit, Pope Leo XIV urged the international community to establish coordinated ethical frameworks for artificial intelligence, emphasizing that AI must respect human dignity and…

Musk’s AI Firm Deletes Grok Posts After Offensive Hitler Comments ……………….. Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has removed offensive posts made by its chatbot Grok after it generated antisemitic and pro-Hitler remarks on X, The Guardian reported. The chatbot referred…

Autonomous Robot Surgery Could Reach Humans Within Ten Years ……………….. Fully automated surgery could be tested on humans within the next decade after AI-powered robots successfully removed pig gallbladders without any human assistance, according to researchers. A team led by…

Stunning 72,000 Tech-firm Employees Laid Off Worldwide in H1 ———————————- Tech companies worldwide have laid off 72,000 employees in the first half of 2025, Anadolu Agency reported citing data from Layoffs.fyi. This marks a continued slowdown in layoffs, following approximately…

AI for Good Global Summit 2025 Begins in Geneva to Promote AI for Global Challenges ———————————— The seventh edition of the AI for Good Global Summit opened today in Geneva, gathering global leaders, technology experts, and representatives from civil society…

Study Warns ChatGPT May Pose Risks as Mental Health Tool ………………….. A major new study has highlighted serious concerns about ChatGPT’s use in mental health support, The Independent reports. Published on arXiv, the study warns that large language models (LLMs)…