A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) shows at least 17 dust rings – resembling a fingerprint – created by a rare type of star and its companion, locked in a celestial dance. Sitting more than 5,000 light years from Earth, the duo is collectively known as Wolf-Rayet 140 (WR 140). Each […]
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Kanye West buying alternative social media platform Parler
Kanye West has begun the process of buying alternative messaging platform Parler after his Twitter and Instagram accounts were locked. A statement from parent company Parlement Technologies said it has entered into an agreement in principle for the rapper, who has legally changed his name to Ye, to acquire the site. It said the acquisition […]
James Webb Space Telescope reveals ‘fingerprint’ created by two stars
A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) shows at least 17 dust rings – resembling a fingerprint – created by a rare type of star and its companion, locked in a celestial dance. Sitting more than 5,000 light years from Earth, the duo is collectively known as Wolf-Rayet 140 (WR 140). Each […]
UK Online Safety Bill needs a ‘total rewrite’, human rights lawyer says
The Online Safety Bill in its current form is a “mess” and needs a “total rewrite”, a leading digital human rights lawyer has said. Dr Susie Alegre has written a legal opinion piece warning that the proposed internet safety laws fail to address the root causes of online harm, such as the systems which recommend […]
World’s first space tourist signs up for new flight around moon
The world’s first space tourist wants to go back – only this time, he has signed up for a spin around the moon aboard Elon Musk’s Starship. For 82-year-old Dennis Tito, it is a chance to relive the joy of his trip to the International Space Station, now that he is retired with time on […]
Research sheds light on modern humans and Neanderthals co-existing in France
Modern humans and Neanderthals may have co-existed in France and northern Spain for between 1,400 and 2,900 years before Neanderthals disappeared, a new study suggests. Researchers say the findings add to their understanding of the existence of the two species of humans in this region. However, it is not yet known whether the two species […]
Dyson unveils cordless vacuum cleaner ‘capable of capturing virus particles’
Dyson has unveiled a new cordless vacuum cleaner that it says is powerful enough to pick up virus particles around the home. The British tech firm said the Gen5detect is its most powerful cordless vacuum ever and has been engineered to capture 99.99% of particles. The device includes filtration technology that fully seals the machine […]
Microsoft unveils Surface devices for ‘new era’ of computing
Microsoft has unveiled a new range of Surface devices which it says marks the start of a “new era” of computing. The tech giant’s chief product officer Panos Panay said the ability to use touch, voice, a stylus, and smart gestures to interact with the new computers showed how far the technology had come from […]
Nasa asteroid strike results in a big nudge
A spacecraft that ploughed into a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away succeeded in shifting its orbit, Nasa said on Tuesday as it announced the results of its save-the-world test. The space agency attempted the first test of its kind two weeks ago to see if in the future a killer rock could be […]
AI tools to aid more diverse recruitment are ‘pseudoscience’, researchers say
Artificial intelligence used by recruitment platforms to help boost diversity in the workplace is discriminating against people over random changes in clothing or lighting, a new study has warned. A growing number of businesses have turned to AI-powered software to sift through applications and analyse interviews of candidates with the aim of boosting diversity and […]