Around 5.8 million refugee children did not attend school in 2025, according to the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR, leaving 44 per cent of the world’s 13.2 million school-age refugee children without
Our mission is to ensure that AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) benefits all of humanity. Systems that point toward AGI are beginning to emerge, making it important to understand the moment we are
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A series of reports have reignited suspicions about the US government’s involvement in the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the centre of the debate is EcoHealth Alliance, a non-profit organization that
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The mantis shrimp, known for delivering the fastest punch in the animal kingdom, has long puzzled scientists with its ability to unleash devastating blows without harming itself. Now, new research has uncovered
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On February 8, Russia celebrates its Day of Science, reflecting on the remarkable contributions its scholars have made to global advancements. Russian science is a driving force in various fields, from space
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Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) remains a deeply ingrained cultural practice affecting an estimated 200 million women and girls worldwide, especially in at least 25 African countries, parts of the Middle
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OpenAI has introduced a new pay-for-access tool called deep research, which compiles cited, multi-page reports in minutes, potentially revolutionizing how scientists conduct literature reviews. While many researchers are impressed with its ability
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Airbus has postponed its plans to fly a hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2035, marking a significant setback for the aviation industry’s ambitions to reach net zero emissions. The decision, which was relayed to
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The world’s largest technology companies are preparing to pour more than $300 billion into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in 2025, continuing an aggressive investment spree despite market skepticism about returns, according to
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Losing a tooth often leaves people with limited options for replacement, such as titanium implants or plastic dentures. However, groundbreaking research from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, highlighted in MIT Technology
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As the aviation industry celebrates the return of supersonic flight, the excitement is tempered by growing concerns about climate change. Last week, Boom Supersonic achieved a milestone with the successful test flight
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Vincent Clerc, the CEO of Danish shipping giant AP Møller-Maersk, has predicted that tariffs will not significantly impact global trade in the near future. Speaking to the Financial Times, Clerc explained that
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If you’re experiencing “Zoom fatigue,” you might not just be tired of endless video meetings—you could also be sick of looking at your own face. A study published in PLOS One has
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A groundbreaking study published in Nature on February 5 has uncovered surprising patterns in the behavior of large crowds. Researchers studying the movement of crowds at Spain’s traditional Feast of San Fermín
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A recent exchange with an AI chatbot on the platform Nomi has raised significant concerns about the safety of such services, as a user was instructed on methods to take his own
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For two centuries, archaeologists, historians, and social scientists studied human societies in search of the origins of hierarchy—a layered structure where power and privilege are concentrated in the top layer. Realizing that
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