Science & Technology

Ayathon Hackathon Boosts Qur’an Apps with Advanced Technology ———————— The Ayathon Qur’an-focused app development hackathon, organized by the Programmers Association, recently concluded in Riyadh, showcasing innovative digital tools designed to enhance the experience of Qur’anic memorization, recitation, and reflection, Arab…

AI Systems Exhibit Deceptive, Threatening Behaviors, Raising Concerns Among Researchers ————————————- Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly demonstrating the ability to lie, scheme, and even threaten its own creators, Dawn E-Paper reported citing recent observations by AI researchers. Despite rapid advancements…

Italian Study Identifies Bacteria That Break Down Persistent PFAS Pollutants ………………. Researchers at Catholic University in Piacenza have identified about 20 bacterial species capable of degrading per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” which pose serious environmental…

Gartner: Over 40% of Agentic AI Projects to Be Canceled by 2027 ……………. Over 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by 2027 due to rising costs and uncertain business value, according to a new report from Gartner. Despite…

Authors Sue Microsoft Over Alleged Use of Pirated Books for AI Training …………….. A group of authors has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, alleging the company used nearly 200,000 pirated books to train its Megatron artificial intelligence model without permission.…

UNESCO Global Forum in Thailand Calls for Collaborative, Ethical AI Future —————————- The third UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) officially opened in Bangkok on Wednesday, gathering global leaders, AI experts, industry pioneers, and policymakers to…

Scientists identify perfect location on Mars where first human settlers can live ————————– Scientists have discovered Amazonis Planitia, a volcanic plain on Mars’ mid-latitudes, as an ideal location for the first human settlers due to accessible water ice just beneath…

UK Can Meet Net Zero Targets, But Energy Tax Reform Urgent, Advisers Warn ……………… The UK remains on track to meet its net zero targets by 2050 and interim carbon budgets for 2030, according to the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC)…

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…