Technology· Verified
Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds
Retailer issues update after BBC contacted by cyber criminals who said this week's breach went beyond "basic contact details"
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Technology· Developing
Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar
A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.
Science· Verified
Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the moon, dies at 90
Pioneering computer scientist led the development of the software for Nasa's Apollo mission and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
AI· Developing
Meta rolls out new AI tools to detect ads that secretly lead to child sexual abuse material
Meta launches new AI tools after discovering ads on its platforms that may look normal but direct users to harmful content elsewhere online.
Science· Verified
Tropical Storm Isaias forecast to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2026
El Niño has led to an eerily quiet season so far but the first Atlantic hurricane of the year is now set to impact the southern USA.
Science· Verified
Chemistry Nobel awarded for solving mystery of life's asymmetry
The prize was given to the French and Japanese scientists for solving the mystery of life's asymmetry.
Technology· Verified
What can I do to protect myself after 'Asos hacked' message?
Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.
Technology· Verified
Finland orders halt to work on two Google data centres
The order affecting two planned data centres follows concerns over forest clearance.
Science· Developing
New Zealand greenhouse gas levels hit record highs threatening catastrophic glacier melts
Government report finds the country could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves, as well as damaging storms and cyclones New Zealand could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves and catastrophic glacier melts in the near future, as greenhouse gas levels hit record highs, a new report about the nation’s climate has revealed. Released on Wednesday, the Our Atmosphere and Climate 2026 report shows New Zealand is experiencing mounting climate pressures, which will have wide-reaching implications for the environment, native species and communities. Continue reading...
Technology· Verified
ASOS app users receive push notifications apparently sent by hackers
Dozens of people appear to have received a strange message from the clothing and beauty store's app.
Science· Verified
'Ghost particles' from space telescope wins physics Nobel
Belgian physicist Prof Francis Halzen has won for his pioneering work on an observatory that detects particles from space.
AI· Verified
OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks 'not good enough'
Top executive Jason Kwon tells hearing company has added "more precautions" to its training environments.
Science· Verified
Nobel Prize awarded for showing how nerve cells shape feelings
US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.
AI· Verified
Trump unveils his new Super Intelligence Force
This new task force is Trump's latest response to the debate over AI safety.
AI· Verified
Trump announces AI "Super Intelligence Force"
President Trump announced the formation of a "Super Intelligence Force" after meeting with leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies last week.
Science· Verified
Hawaii's iconic 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch collapses
The lava rock formation protruding from the rocky cliffs of Volcanoes National Park crumbled some time last weekend.
AI· Verified
Trump is expected to name intelligence director Jay Clayton as AI czar
President Trump is expected to name Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the White House AI czar, according to a source familiar with the matter.
AI· Verified
OpenAI fires workers for mishandling 'sensitive information'
The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.
AI· Verified
OpenAI cuts ties with 3 safety researchers, WSJ reports
OpenAI has parted ways with three safety researchers after an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive company information, report says.
Science· Developing
Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies
Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.
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