Why are the online far right so successful in shaping our political language? With Dr Robert Topinka At a press conference in September, Reform UK announced a seismic policy proposal – the end of indefinite leave to remain for immigrants. This change, which would drastically transform the UK immigration system,...
Starwatch: look east to catch the zippy Orionids meteor shower
The speed of the shower creates swift, bright streaks across the night sky, at a typical rate of 20 meteors an hour As seasoned meteor spotters will tell you, each meteor shower has its own peculiar characteristics. Earlier in the month, the Draconids were characterised by their slow-moving meteors. The...
Meta is giving parents a kill-switch for its AI chatbots
The update expands the safeguards that currently apply to "teen accounts," which are default settings for users under the age of 18. According to Meta, parents will be able to completely disable access to AI chatbots or selectively block individual AI characters their children might interact with. Read Entire Article
China is testing restroom machines that make you watch ads in exchange for toilet paper
The mounted paper dispensers are equipped with optical scanners that display a QR code. Users must use their smartphones to connect to the dispenser, triggering an app-based video advertisement that runs for a few seconds. Read Entire Article
Atari brings back Intellivision with HDMI, wireless controllers, and 45 games
Atari is reviving a familiar name in gaming history – but this time, it belongs to one of its earliest rivals. The company has announced the Intellivision Sprint, a compact console that recreates the look and feel of the original 1980 Intellivision system while introducing modern hardware updates. Read Entire...
3D-printed concrete could help buildings absorb carbon instead of releasing it
Led by Professor Masoud Akbarzadeh, the Penn group has developed Diamanti, a 3D-printed structural system that uses both geometry and material science to turn concrete into a potential carbon sink. With robotics, nature-inspired forms, and a reformulated cement mix designed by materials scientist Shu Yang, the project demonstrates how design......
No one hurt as United Airlines plane clips tail of another aircraft in Chicago
A United Airlines flight has clipped the tail of another United aircraft at Chicago's O'Hare Airport
Plan to fire artillery over a California highway during JD Vance base visit irks governor
A plan to fire live artillery shells over a major Southern California highway as part of a military showcase attended by Vice President JD Vance has drawn strong objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom
Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Powerball
The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 03-11-27-40-58, Powerball: 10
Met Museum’s first Egypt show in over a decade brings ancient gods, goddesses to life
It's been more than a decade since the last big ancient Egypt show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art