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Thirsty data centres boom in drought-hit Mexico Activists in Querétaro criticise state government for prioritising the data processing needs for US tech firms over their own citizens
Understanding shocks to welfare systems
Understanding shocks to welfare systems In an unhappy coincidence, the Covid-19 pandemic and Angie Jo’s doctoral studies in political science both began in 2019. Paradoxically, this global catastrophe helped define her primary research thrust.As countries reacted with unprecedented fiscal measures to protect their citizens from ...
Kick accuses French authorities of politicising streamer's death Raphaël Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove, died during a live stream on the Kick website.
MIT researchers develop AI tool to improve flu vaccine strain selection
MIT researchers develop AI tool to improve flu vaccine strain selection Every year, global health experts are faced with a high-stakes decision: Which influenza strains should go into the next seasonal vaccine? The choice must be made months in advance, long before flu season even begins, and it can often feel ...
Africa’s innovations are overlooked because global measures don’t fit: what needs to change - Gavi,... Africa’s innovations are overlooked because global measures don’t fit: what needs to change  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
AI firm says its technology weaponised by hackers A report from the makers of Claude said the AI tool had been used to commit cyber-attacks and fraud.
New self-assembling material could be the key to recyclable EV batteries
New self-assembling material could be the key to recyclable EV batteries Today’s electric vehicle boom is tomorrow’s mountain of electronic waste. And while myriad efforts are underway to improve battery recycling, many EV batteries still end up in landfills.A research team from MIT wants to help change that with a new ...
AI boom boosts Nvidia despite 'geopolitical issues' Nvidia remains exposed to geopolitical tensions between the US and China.
Why countries trade with each other while fighting
Why countries trade with each other while fighting In World War II, Britain was fighting for its survival against German aerial bombardment. Yet Britain was importing dyes from Germany at the same time. This sounds curious, to put it mildly. How can two countries at war with each ...
Japanese town proposes two-hour daily limit on smartphones The limit would only apply outside of work and study time and no fines would be given if breached
Apple warns UK against introducing tougher tech regulation The iPhone maker is pushing back against proposed changes required by the UK competition watchdog
Locally produced proteins help mitochondria function
Locally produced proteins help mitochondria function Our cells produce a variety of proteins, each with a specific role that, in many cases, means that they need to be in a particular part of the cell where that role is needed. One of the ways that cells ...
SHASS announces appointments of new program and section heads for 2025-26
SHASS announces appointments of new program and section heads for 2025-26 The MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences announced leadership changes in three of its academic units for the 2025-26 academic year.“We have an excellent cohort of leaders coming in,” says Agustín Rayo, the Kenan Sahin Dean of the ...
Fikile Brushett named director of MIT chemical engineering practice school
Fikile Brushett named director of MIT chemical engineering practice school Fikile R. Brushett, a Ralph Landau Professor of Chemical Engineering Practice, was named director of MIT’s David H. Koch School of Chemical Engineering Practice, effective July 1. In this role, Brushett will lead one of MIT’s most innovative and distinctive ...
4chan launches legal action against Ofcom in US It wants the court to prohibit Ofcom from enforcing the Online Safety Act against it in the US.
European banks hit by rogue PayPal payments worth 'billions' Local media said German lenders had reported millions of suspicious direct debits from the payment firm.
HSBC resolves app and online banking outage Thousands of people reported problems during what was the latest in a long line of banking IT failures.
Kpop Demon Hunters becomes Netflix's most viewed film ever It is the latest in a series of chart-topping achievements by the animated musical.
UN Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology, and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) 2026 -... UN Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology, and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) 2026  SDG Knowledge Hub

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