The mountain section whose collapse triggered deadly floods in Nepal and China on August 26 experienced exceptionally high temperatures in the days before the disaster, according to meteorological data reconstructed and analysed
In recent years, social media has undergone a profound transformation, evolving from a space of lively connection and culture to a battleground of toxicity and outrage. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram,
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An investigation has revealed Microsoft’s extensive collaboration with the Israeli military, underscoring its integral role in powering Israel’s technological warfare infrastructure, particularly during the 2023 conflict in Gaza. This exposé, based on
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The wife of the former UK Prime Minister and her mother, renowned engineer and philanthropist Sudha Murty, share insights on wealth, philanthropy, and the values that shaped their lives. Below are excerpts
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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has updated its assessment on the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, stating with “low confidence” that the virus likely originated from a laboratory leak in China. This
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The MIT Technology Review has reported a groundbreaking achievement in artificial intelligence by Chinese startup DeepSeek. Despite stringent U.S. sanctions restricting advanced semiconductor exports, the company has unveiled DeepSeek R1, an open-source
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A new $500 billion initiative championed by the Trump administration, dubbed the Stargate Project, has sparked both hope and alarm. Touted as a revolutionary step in artificial intelligence (AI), the initiative seeks
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Microsoft’s growing independence from OpenAI raises questions about the future of their partnership. As competition intensifies in the AI market, signs of divergence have become increasingly clear. The Backstory: From Alliance to
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Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous. ~ Confucious International Day of Education falls on 24 January each year. Under the theme “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency
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A luxurious, state-of-the-art doomsday bunker named Aerie is set to redefine survival in style, offering unparalleled luxury for the ultra-wealthy in the event of global catastrophe. This £242 million ($300 million) underground
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor The inexorable march of time has always been mankind’s most immutable adversary. For centuries, the enigma of ageing has fuelled an unrelenting pursuit to decode its mysteries,
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