INNOVATION

THE HIDDEN COST OF BRAKING: HOW NEW REGULATIONS COULD CLEAN UP AIR POLLUTION

August 5, 2025

For decades, tailpipe emissions have dominated discussions about vehicle pollution. But another, often overlooked culprit is gaining attention: brake dust. As cars grow heavier and urban driving increases, the wear on brake pads releases harmful particles into the air—posing health risks and environmental concerns.

INNOVATION

UK GRANTS FIRST DOMESTIC SPACE LAUNCH LICENSE TO SCOTTISH FIRM

August 5, 2025

A Scottish aerospace company has secured the UK’s first-ever space launch license for a homegrown firm, marking a significant step forward for the country’s space ambitions. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved the permit, allowing Edinburgh-based Skyrora to conduct suborbital launches from SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland. Skyrora aims to deploy its Skylark L rocket, an

August 2, 2025

NORTH KOREAN IT WORKERS EXPLOIT REMOTE JOBS TO FUND REGIME

A former North Korean IT operative has revealed how he and thousands

August 4, 2025

AI-POWERED GP CLINIC PRAISED FOR CUTTING ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN

A medical practice in Worle has drawn praise for its innovative use

INNOVATION

TITLE: “BLIND DATES IN THE DIGITAL AGE: CAN CUTTING THE CHAT ACTUALLY WORK?”

Sitting in a London bar, cocktail in hand, I feel the familiar flutter of first-date nerves—but this isn’t your typical swipe-right scenario.

August 2, 2025

INNOVATION

TRUMP’S TARIFFS SHAKE ASIA’S TECH-DEPENDENT ECONOMIES

The ripple effects of U.S. tariffs are spreading across Asia, threatening the region’s tech-driven economic growth. What began as a trade dispute

August 2, 2025

INNOVATION

CARLSEN TRIUMPHS IN HISTORIC ESPORTS CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

Norwegian chess legend Magnus Carlsen has claimed victory in the first-ever online chess tournament at the Esports World Cup, securing a $250,000

August 2, 2025

INNOVATION

TESLA HELD PARTIALLY RESPONSIBLE IN FATAL SELF-DRIVING CRASH

A Florida jury has ruled that Tesla shares some blame for a 2019 accident involving its Autopilot system, which resulted in the

August 2, 2025

INNOVATION

UK’S ONLINE SAFETY ACT LEADS TO OVERBLOCKING OF WAR COVERAGE AND PUBLIC DEBATE

Social media platforms have begun restricting a wide array of content—including posts about the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza—in an effort to

August 1, 2025

INNOVATION

CAMBRIDGE UNITED PIONEERS AI FOR PLAYER CONTRACTS

In a move to streamline operations, Cambridge United has become the first football club to adopt artificial intelligence for drafting and reviewing

August 1, 2025

INNOVATION

FRAUDSTERS USE AI-GENERATED VIDEOS TO TARGET ISLAND RESIDENTS

Authorities have issued an alert after scammers used manipulated videos and fabricated news articles featuring a high-ranking official to deceive residents into

August 1, 2025