Frank Land, UK's First Info Systems Professor, Dies at 97
Frank Land, a pioneer in business computing who worked on the Leo computer and became the UK's first professor of information systems, has died aged 97.
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AI Is Reshaping Thought, Not Replacing It
A new study reveals artificial intelligence is altering human cognitive patterns, enhancing rather than replacing critical thinking, memory, and problem-solving skills.
AI Deciphers Ancient Cuneiform Tablets, Rewriting History
Artificial intelligence is translating ancient Hittite cuneiform tablets, uncovering clues to human civilization origins and revolutionizing archaeological research.
OpenAI AI Solves Part of Erdős 80-Year Math Problem
OpenAI's AI reasoning model makes a breakthrough on the planar unit distance problem, disproving a long-held belief and advancing AI's role in mathematics.
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AI to Win Nobel Prize in 12 Months, Says Anthropic Co-Founder
Jack Clark predicts AI will achieve a Nobel-winning discovery within a year, bipedal robots will assist tradespeople in two years, and AI-run companies will generate millions in 18 months.
Labor Budget 2026 Axes CSIRO Science Research Funding
The Australian government's 2026 budget cuts funding to a key CSIRO science program, sparking concerns among researchers about the future of innovation and national research capacity.
AI Learns to Say 'I Don't Know' to Curb Overconfidence
Researchers have developed a method to train AI to recognize its own knowledge limits, reducing dangerous overconfidence and hallucinations by mimicking human brain development.
Pocock Hails $3874M CSIRO Boost After Petition
Independent senator David Pocock welcomes $3.874 billion extra funding for CSIRO, following a petition signed by tens of thousands calling for increased science investment.
Malcolm Budd, Art and Nature Philosopher, Dies at 84
Malcolm Budd, emeritus professor of philosophy at UCL and a leading thinker on aesthetics and the philosophy of art and nature, has died aged 84.
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NASA Finds 3.5-Billion-Year-Old Chemicals on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered ancient organic molecules in Martian clay, including compounds considered crucial building blocks for the origin of life on Earth.
Alien Life May Hide on Rogue Planet Moons, Study Finds
New research proposes that extraterrestrial life might exist on exomoons orbiting rogue planets, which drift through space without a star, potentially maintaining liquid water for billions of years.
Alan Turing Institute Told to Make Significant Changes After Review
The Alan Turing Institute, the UK's leading AI research center, has been instructed to implement substantial reforms following a review by its main funder, UK Research and Innovation. The review found issues with strategic alignment and value for money, p
NASA's Artemis II Mission: New Lunar Exploration Era
NASA's Artemis II mission, set to launch in 2026, marks a historic return to the moon with a crewed flight, aiming to pave the way for future lunar landings and deep space exploration.
UK Science Funding Crisis Demands Credible Plan
Experts warn that the UK's science sector faces a funding crisis, with calls for a credible, long-term strategy to maintain global competitiveness and innovation.
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UK Physics Funding Cuts Threaten Particle Theory Research
British physicists warn that nearly 70% cuts to research grants from 2026 may force university departments to close, threatening advances in quantum computing and medical imaging.
45 Earth-Like Exoplanets Could Host Alien Life, Scientists Say
A new study lists 45 exoplanets within habitable zones, including TRAPPIST-1 and Proxima Centauri b, as top targets for extraterrestrial life searches, with experts emphasizing the need for focused telescope observations.
Nobel Laureate Anthony Leggett Dies at 86
Anthony Leggett, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist known for his groundbreaking work on superfluidity and quantum mechanics, has passed away at the age of 86, leaving a profound legacy in theoretical physics.
CERN Tests First-Ever Antimatter Transport in Truck
CERN researchers are preparing to transport volatile antimatter for the first time, using a specialized trap to move exotic particles for precision experiments.
Cosmic 'Snowmen' Mystery Solved by Student's Simulation
A graduate student's computer simulation reveals how gravitational collapse forms the snowman-shaped objects in the Kuiper Belt, solving a long-standing astronomical puzzle.
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UK's £54m Science Fund Lags as Trump Drives US Talent Abroad
The UK has committed just £54m over five years to recruit international researchers, far less than EU and Canadian initiatives, as Trump's science cuts push US talent overseas.
Science Funding Crisis: UK Research Stability in Jeopardy
International scientists and STFC leaders respond to funding cuts, highlighting risks to talent and innovation in UK research ecosystems.
UK Physics Research Cuts Threaten Cern Collaboration
UKRI's funding changes could slash physics research by 30%, jeopardizing UK scientists' roles at Cern and international projects, risking department closures and a brain drain.
Gladys West: The Hidden Figure Behind GPS
A tribute to Gladys West, the mathematician whose pioneering work in satellite geodesy laid the essential groundwork for the development of the modern Global Positioning System (GPS).
UK Physics Research Cuts Threaten Scientific Future
UK physics research faces devastating cuts as grants are slashed by nearly a third, risking the loss of a generation of scientists and jeopardising major international projects.
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Sydney Lab Finds Meteorites Key to Life on Earth
A Sydney laboratory's research shows cosmic dust from meteorites provided essential phosphorus for early life on Earth, reshaping theories of our planet's beginnings.
Kings Cross Could Create 20,000 New High-Value Jobs
The life sciences hub around Kings Cross and Euston is poised for explosive growth, potentially generating £3.5bn and 20,000 new jobs, rivalling Boston's Kendall Square. Discover the story behind the UK's next innovation powerhouse.
Paul Nurse on his controversial Royal Society return
Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse discusses his unprecedented second term as Royal Society president, the Elon Musk fellowship row, and threats from right-wing populism to science. Read the exclusive interview.
Autumn Budget: £38.6bn R&D and AI Investment
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a massive £38.6bn for UK R&D and AI, but industry experts question the delivery plan. Will it drive growth?
Up to 350 jobs cut at Australia's CSIRO
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, announces up to 350 further job cuts, described as 'some of the worst cuts ever seen' for publicly funded science.
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