Science & Technology

Glass Bottles Found to Contain Higher Levels of Microplastics, Study Reveals ……………. A new study has found that beverages in glass bottles may contain significantly more microplastic particles than those in plastic bottles or metal cans. Researchers, including experts from…

Scientists Turn Plastic Waste Into Paracetamol Using Engineered Bacteria …………….. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a method to convert plastic waste into paracetamol using genetically modified E. coli bacteria, The Guardian said. The process begins with polyethylene…

London Hosts Global Islamic Tech Festival Promoting Ethics-Driven Innovation ………………….. The “Islamic Technology Festival” kicked off on Sunday in London, bringing together over 1,500 experts from 27 countries to explore the intersection of innovation, ethics, and spirituality. The event positions…

Pope Leo Warns of AI’s Impact on Youth and Human Values …………….. Pope Leo cautioned global political leaders on Saturday about the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), particularly its impact on younger generations. Speaking at a Roman Catholic…

Scientists Develop World’s Smallest and Fastest Bipedal Robot …………….. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed the world’s smallest self-contained bipedal robot, standing just under 1.5 inches tall—roughly the size of a LEGO minifigure, SciTechDaily reported. Named “Zippy,” the robot…

Microsoft plans further job cuts amid AI investment push ………………… Microsoft is reportedly preparing to cut thousands of jobs, mainly in sales, as it restructures its workforce to focus on expanding artificial intelligence, Bloomberg News reported. This move follows a…

Amazon expects smaller corporate workforce as AI adoption expands ……………… Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced that the company’s corporate workforce is expected to shrink in the coming years due to the growing adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI), MSN reported.…

Global Cybersecurity Under Threat as State-Linked Hackers Exploit Supply Chain Vulnerabilities ——————————– The surge in supply chain cyberattacks by state-sponsored groups is raising alarm over global cybersecurity resilience, an article by Anadolu Agency revealed. These sophisticated actors increasingly target subcontractors—soft…

UK scientists create 3,800 digital heart models to advance personalized care ……………. In a landmark development, researchers from King’s College London, Imperial College London, and The Alan Turing Institute have created over 3,800 AI-powered “digital twins” of human hearts. Combining…

M&S resumes online orders after cyber-attack disruption Marks & Spencer has reopened its website for online orders, six weeks after a cyber-attack forced the retailer to suspend digital services. Customers in England, Scotland, and Wales can now place orders for…