Science & Tech
27 Jan
Countries and companies are at high risk of cyberattacks. By investing in cybersecurity, governments and companies are trying to protect themselves from fatal attacks that could paralyze entirbe systems.
26 Jan
The fate of Ingenuity was sealed when imagery beamed back to Earth after its 72nd and final flight on Jan. 18 showed that a portion of one of the miniature whirligig's twin rotor blades had broken off, leaving it incapable of further operation, NASA officials said.
25 Jan
The 2024 edition of the CES consumer tech trade show in Las Vegas was a huge success, with over 4,000 exhibitors and 130,000 visitors. One trend stood out: AI and Generative AI are now everywhere: from cars, to personal assistants and even refrigerators, but also in small devices that could soon replace our smartphones as we know them.
24 Jan
Can I use blockchain technology? Will artificial intelligence take over my career? What exactly is "Machine Learning"? These are some of the questions „SHIFT – Living in the Digital Age“ tries to answer.
20 Jan
In just a few weeks' time, the very first news channel powered by generative AI will start broadcasting news bulletins. The goal of Channel One News is to bring personalised bulletins to the public, depending on their news interests and preferred presenters. There will be real but also AI-generated anchors – avatars based on real people who are paid for the use of their image.
20 Jan
A new study confirms something we've all known for a while: Google searches are getting worse. Finally: a TikToker's video sheds an international spotlight on a Korean winter fashion accessory: the nose scarf!
16 Jan
The World Economic Forum has kicked off in Davos, bringing together nearly 3,000 global leaders including some 60 heads of state and government, corporate bosses and prominent figures in public institutions. This year's theme is "Rebuilding Trust" as wars, climate change and a slowing economy continue to erode global cooperation.
16 Jan
The IMF assessed the potential impact of AI on the global labor market and found that, in most cases, AI is likely to worsen overall inequality. IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva urged policymakers to tackle this "troubling trend" and proactively take steps "to prevent the technology from further stoking social tensions."
15 Jan
The annual meeting takes place against the backdrop of wars in Gaza and Ukraine, an AI revolution, a cost-of-living crisis and an ever-changing climate.
13 Jan
Several countries in Europe, including France, have already adopted the so-called Nutri-Score, a food ranking system displayed on packaging aimed at helping people choose healthier food. The system essentially gives food and drink items a score from A to E based on their key ingredients, such as sugar, salt and fibre. But the algorithm is now changing to better reflect nutritional reality
12 Jan
The commercial US spacecraft has experienced technical problems, developing a fuel leak that will allow it to operate in space but not touch down on the moon.
12 Jan
The French papers look at the crucial decisions facing Gabriel Attal, the new prime minister. Also, the British government says it will rush in a new law compensating and exonerating victims of the Post Office scandal. In Germany, the far right has allegedly held a secret summit in which they discussed deporting migrants.
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Police in Germany have arrested a staff member of the German far-right Alternative for Germany party. Prosecutors say the individual was spying on behalf of China.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed enlargement back on top of Europe's agenda. But taking in new members would strain the bloc's budget.
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For more than 60 years, the Dogu Express train has connected Turkey's capital Ankara to the eastern city of Kars.
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A South African high court judge dismisses a case brought by the ruling ANC that had accused the MK party of copyright infringement. Also, flooding hits many parts of Kenya, sweeping away vehicles, submerging key highways and sending some communities scrambling to find higher ground. Staying in Kenya, we report on how a nation known for its marathon and long-distance running gold medals is now hoping to shine in sprint.
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Boeing said Wednesday that it lost $355 million on falling revenue in the first quarter, another sign of the crisis gripping the aircraft manufacturer as it faces increasing scrutiny over the safety of its planes and accusations of shoddy work from a growing number of whistleblowers.
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Tiger Woods is set to receive an equity bonus in the region of $100 million for staying on the PGA Tour rather than moving to LIV Golf. 193 of the tour’s golfers will receive the payment, which is funded by the Strategic Sports Group, which has invested $1.5 billion into the Tour.