Science & Technology

US Jury Orders Meta to Pay $375 Million Over Child Safety Failures ———————————– A U.S. jury has ordered Meta to pay $375 million in civil penalties after finding the company failed to adequately protect children on its social media platforms,…

Report Warns of AI-Driven Disinformation Targeting Muslims, Opposition in Assam Elections ——————————– A new report has raised alarm over the use of AI-powered disinformation and electoral manipulation targeting the Muslim ‘Miya’ community and opposition leaders ahead of the 2026 Assam…

Some Workers Report Mental Fatigue from Intensive AI Use, Studies Suggest ————————————- Concerns are growing among researchers and workplace analysts that heavy and continuous use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools may contribute to mental fatigue and cognitive strain in some…

Telegram Updates May Improve Access in Restricted Networks ————————————- Telegram has released new app updates that could help users maintain access in countries with internet restrictions, according to independent technical observers. Recent versions for Android and desktop include performance improvements…

Scientists Develop Solar Panels with Dual Power-Generation Capability from Sunlight, Rain —————————————- Researchers at the University of Seville and the Spanish National Research Council have developed a new hybrid solar technology capable of generating electricity from both sunlight and raindrops,…

NASA: Artemis II crew to view unseen parts of Moon during lunar flyby —————————— Monday’s lunar flyby will allow the Artemis II crew view previously unseen parts of the Moon, Anadolu Agency reported citing NASA. During a six-hour observation on…

Google Unveils Gemma 4 AI Models as OpenAI Brings ChatGPT Voice to Cars ————————————— Google has officially launched Gemma 4, the latest generation of its open‑source artificial intelligence models. The new models, released under the Apache 2.0 license, are designed to run efficiently…

AI’s Rise Undermines Value of Some Graduate Degrees, Study Shows ———————————— Artificial intelligence is reshaping demand in the labor market, eroding the financial returns of certain master’s programs. Research indicates that the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the…

Scientists Find Plants Can “Count” and Learn Patterns Without a Brain ———————————— New research from William & Mary suggests that plants may process information and “count” environmental events, challenging the long-held view that learning requires a brain. The study, published…

World Backup Day Highlights Need to Protect Digital Data ————————————- March 31 is observed annually as World Backup Day, a global reminder of the importance of protecting digital data by regularly creating backup copies of information stored on laptops, smartphones,…