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health2 min read6/18/2026Cambridge AI vaccine enters human trials
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created the first vaccine designed by artificial intelligence and tested it in humans. It is aimed at viruses in the sarbecovirus group, which includes SARS and SARS-CoV-2. A larger trial is now checking how well it works.
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technology1 min read6/18/2026Sony patent points to a controller with changing button feel
Sony has filed a patent for a new PlayStation controller that could change button resistance during play. The idea uses magnets and is meant to make game actions feel more physical. It is still only a patent, so there is no firm promise of a real product yet.
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world-news2 min read6/16/2026UK to restrict social media use for under-16s
The UK government plans new rules that would block children under 16 from major social media platforms. The plan also includes some online games and live-streaming services, and it may take effect in spring 2027.
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technology1 min read6/16/2026Google Earth gets a free flight mode
Google has added a free flight simulator mode to the web version of Google Earth. It runs in a browser and is meant to offer a simple, exploration-focused experience. It is not designed as an alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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technology1 min read6/16/2026High-use AI plans may lose money
A new analysis says some AI subscription plans can become very expensive for the companies behind them. It also says firms are shifting to cheaper systems and different model choices to control spending.
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science1 min read6/16/2026Plane fuel made from cow waste gas
A US company has produced aircraft fuel from biogas made from cow waste. It used light to break the gas apart and build it again. The process uses much less energy than traditional methods.
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technology2 min read6/16/2026EA sets up EA Advertising for brand deals in games
Electronic Arts has launched EA Advertising to make brand work easier across its games and platforms. The company wants brand links to fit into play without damaging the experience.
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science1 min read6/16/2026US team develops stronger electron microscope system
Researchers in the United States have created a new technology for electron microscopes. The laser-assisted system can give much stronger magnification and make molecule and cell structures easier to see.
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technology1 min read6/16/2026Unannounced Witcher game said to be in development
A new leak claims that an unannounced Witcher game is being developed for PC and mobile devices. It is described as a free co-op role-playing game.
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business1 min read6/16/2026Musk gives a very high forecast for SpaceX
Elon Musk said SpaceX could reach $1 trillion in revenue by 2030. This is far above current Wall Street estimates.
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world-news2 min read6/16/2026Air India crash inquiry still has no final answer
A year after Air India Flight 171 crashed near Ahmedabad, investigators still cannot say with certainty why the Boeing 787 lost power. The inquiry is continuing, and it is still examining flight recorder data, engine parts, maintenance records and human factors. Questions also remain about the cockpit, the fuel switches and the emergency turbine.
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world-news1 min read6/16/2026Hungary’s family policy gave mixed results
Hungary offered loans, tax cuts and housing help to couples who promised to have children. The birth rate rose for a few years, but later fell again. Many people still say childcare, healthcare and work life matter as much as money.
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business1 min read6/16/2026Nadella puts forward 'token capital'
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella has introduced the idea of token capital for future companies. He says success in the AI economy will come from combining human capital and token capital.
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business2 min read6/14/2026Workers fear job losses as AI use rises
New figures suggest that around half of workers in the United Kingdom are worried about losing their jobs to artificial intelligence. At the same time, AI tools are spreading quickly in workplaces.
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business1 min read6/14/2026SpaceX has a strong first day on Nasdaq
SpaceX rose 19% on its first day of trading on Nasdaq. The company reached a market value of 2.1 trillion dollars and became the sixth most valuable firm in the US.
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science1 min read6/14/2026AI helps, but it can miss new clues
A new study in cosmology found that AI can speed up calculations. However, the same AI may miss new physical clues because it depends on patterns it learned earlier.
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health2 min read6/10/2026Sleep and exercise may ease some gene-linked heart risks
Researchers report that sleep and exercise may reduce the effects of some gene changes that increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
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health2 min read6/10/2026Remote workers report more isolation
A large study in the United States found that workers in remote-capable jobs felt more social isolation and mental distress than people in jobs that must be done in person. Experts say companies should improve work design instead of simply ordering staff back to the office.
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world-news1 min read6/10/2026Cyberattack targets French government messaging service
Tchap, the internal messaging service used by French public workers, was attacked online. France’s cyber security agency confirmed the breach, and investigators are still checking what information may have been taken.
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world-news2 min read6/10/2026Argentina plans new rules for AI-managed companies
President Javier Milei wants Argentina to become a global centre for AI firms. His government has proposed a new legal framework that could allow companies to be run by AI systems.
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