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Major services get hit with Cloudflare internet blackout: Why is the internet down?

An outage at Cloudflare, a major internet infrastructure company, caused a widespread internet blackout around midday on Tuesday, 20th November.

UK Government invests £12m to boost agri-tech

The UK government announces £12.6 million in funding to support farming innovation, including robotic harvesters and livestock health monitoring systems, through two new competitions.

Research highlights pivotal steps forward for non-invasive glucose monitoring

Afon Technology is pioneering advancements in diabetes care with its innovative device, Glucowear™, which is being developed as the world’s first non-invasive, real-time, continuous blood glucose monitor.

Atlantic Ocean current faces collapse after 2100, scientists warn

An ocean current system that helps regulate global climate could collapse after the year 2100, according to a new scientific study.

AI-assisted robotic surgery: The future of safer, faster operations

Systematic review finds AI-assisted robotic surgery delivers higher precision, fewer complications, and quicker patient recovery - transforming surgical care worldwide.

Nagoya University startup brings GaN-based electron beam breakthrough to KIOXIA’s semiconductor lines

A new semiconductor inspection and metrology platform, developed through a collaboration between Nagoya University and its startup, Photoelectron Soul Inc. (PeS), is set to begin validation in KIOXIA’s advanced production lines.

NASA maps plant productivity using ocean satellite data

Using data from NASA’s PACE ocean satellite, scientists are mapping plant productivity worldwide, offering new insights into ecosystem health and climate impacts.

Scientists unlock quantum version of Bayes’ rule in physics breakthrough

An international team of researchers have successfully derived a quantum version of Bayes’ rule, a cornerstone of probability theory.

Mediterranean diet reduces genetic Alzheimer’s risk, Harvard study finds

A Harvard study finds that following a Mediterranean diet can lower dementia risk for those with high genetic susceptibility, including APOE4 carriers.

Oxford secures £118m for AI-driven vaccine research with Ellison Institute

The University of Oxford has launched a £118M AI vaccine research programme, CoI-AI, with the Ellison Institute, aiming to combat antibiotic resistance through human challenge trials.

Elastic appoints Alf Franklin to lead international public sector business

New public sector leader to focus on helping agencies reduce complexity, improve resiliency, and accelerate responsible AI adoption.

Addressing inequalities in cardiovascular disease prevention: A call to action for Europe

Professor Susanna Price, Chair of the European Society of Cardiology’s Advocacy Committee, advocates for improved early detection and addressing inequalities in cardiovascular disease prevention, the leading cause of death worldwide.

Freeing clinicians from documentation admin so they can focus on care

Tandem Health’s AI medical assistant is helping thousands of clinicians alleviate the burden of documentation, enabling them to reclaim their time and reduce stress.

What AI in mind sports teaches us about human intelligence, strategy, and governance

Geoffrey Borg and Dmitry Fedotov, provide insights into what AI in mind sports teaches us about human intelligence, strategy, and governance.

Bringing LIFE into the fight against climate change

With Europe’s climate continuing to change, the summer of 2022 was the hottest ever recorded on the continent. It brought intense heatwaves, wildfires, and severe droughts. Rivers dried up, crops withered, and ecosystems suffered.

Supporting UK healthcare’s shift to AI

Accuro offers speech-to-text transcription services designed to alleviate the administrative burden faced by clinicians in healthcare settings. Here, they explain the advantages of the company’s Ambient Voice Technology (AVT), particularly through the use of an Ambient Scribe.

Investing in research and innovation for better EU policymaking

Good policy builds on reliable science. Bernard Magenhann, Director-General of the Joint Research Centre (JRC), points out that investing in research at the EU level means supporting independent science to inform policymaking and, by extension, standards and norms that affect our daily lives.

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