Doomsday Clock remains at 100 seconds to midnight for third year in a row
The Doomsday Clock, located at the University of Chicago, has remained at 100 seconds to midnight for the third year in a row, as scientists said the world is “no safer” than it was this time
Artificial pancreas is ‘life-changing’ for very young children, experts say
An artificial pancreas created by the University of Cambridge has proven “life-changing” for very young children with Type 1 diabetes, experts say. The device is more effective at managing blood sugar levels than current technology and
UK Royal Society: Content removal alone will not halt internet misinformation
Removing harmful scientific misinformation from the internet is not a viable solution for eradicating the issue, a report by the Royal Society has warned. The UK’s national academy of science has said governments and online platforms
Airlines worldwide rush to change flights over US 5G problem
Airlines across the world have rushed to cancel or change flights heading into the US over an ongoing dispute about the rollout of 5G mobile phone technology near American airports amid fears it could affect planes’
Pfizer boss Albert Bourla wins Genesis Prize for vaccine development
Albert Bourla, chairman and chief executive of global pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, was awarded the prestigious Genesis Prize for his efforts in leading the development of a Covid-19 vaccine. The one million US dollar award is
Encryption service ‘linked to cyber attacks’ taken down in international sting
An encryption service used by cyber attackers to remain anonymous online has been shut down in an international operation involving the UK National Crime Agency. Fifteen server infrastructures were shut down on Monday in an operation
