Science & Technology

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…

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.…