Apple settles claim over Siri eavesdropping: What you need to know
Is Your Tech Listening? Apple Settles Claim for Siri EavesdroppingApple coughed up a hefty $95 million to settle a claim alleging that Siri, the voice-activated assistant, was snooping on private conversations and using the...
Protecting HSBC from Constant Online Attacks: CEO Worried about Cyber Threats
The big cheese at one of UK's major banks is losing sleep over cyber crooks targeting the institution. HSBC UK chief executive Ian Stuart spilled the beans to a group of MPs on the...
6th-century Sutton Hoo Bucket Reveals Human Cremation
Well, so there's this super cool copper bucket that was found at Sutton Hoo in England a while back. And get this - it's not just any old bucket, it's actually a sixth-century container...
NOAA Contracts Unsigned, Lutnick Departure Halts Operations
A Flurry of Unsigned NOAA Contracts Causes Major HeadachesIn a surprising turn of events, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is facing a massive backlog of more than 200 contracts that have yet...
Space Food Experiment Success: Astronauts’ Future Menu in Space
Feeding astronauts is astronomically expensive, like seriously expensive! I mean, it costs a whopping £20,000 a day to feed just one human in space. And that cost is only going to go up the...
Study reveals hospital superbug can feed on medical plastic
A cool discovery was made recently about Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a pesky bacteria that loves causing trouble in hospitals. This bug, commonly found in healthcare settings, is known for causing infections that can be pretty...
Science History: June 2025 Highlights from 50, 100, and 150 Years Ago
Vacationing with Mud Dwellers: A Fun and Muddy AdventureIf you're tired of the same old boring vacations, why not spice things up with some mud-dwelling creatures? Not really sure why this matters, but according...
Improving Weather Forecast Accuracy with Cloud Technology
The Met Office, a prominent weather agency, has recently made a significant transition to a new off-site supercomputer. This latest development has the potential to enhance the accuracy of 14-day weather forecasts, bringing them...
Developing a Combined COVID-Flu Vaccine: Potential Delays and Promising Progress
Alrighty, so there's this new vaccine by Moderna that's taking a swing at both the seasonal flu viruses and the COVID-19 virus. Two birds with one stone, you know? The vaccine, called mRNA-1083, seems...
Endless Clean Hydrogen Reservoirs: Power Earth for 170,000 Years
Recent breakthroughs suggest that hydrogen reservoirs are buried in countless regions of the world, including at least 30 U.S. states. This discovery could potentially accelerate the global energy transition away from fossil fuels. Scientists...