Young adults and teenagers prevalent in ‘skyrocketing’ admissions linked to class B drug, say doctors in northern EnglandExperts have warned that urology departments across the UK could be close to breaking point as ketamine-related hospital admissions have “skyrocketed” in the past few years.Ketami…

Group of 120 experts including Joseph Stiglitz urge fresh debt restructuring plan given scale of destructionA group of the world’s top economists – including the Nobel prize winner Joseph Stiglitz – have called for Sri Lanka’s debt payments to be suspended as it tackles the devastation caused by Cyc…

Forty years ago I forecast that the impact of machine learning would be that book-learning and logical reasoning would lose status just as literacy did when everyone could read and write. Two years ...

Some fake job applicants are attempting to gain access to an organization's internal systems. Learn how CHROs must work with other departments to guard against this threat.

Looking back at the skills and hiring landscape in 2025, Computer Weekly shares key moments for IT careers and skills over the past 12 months

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XMM-Newton sees comet 3I/ATLAS in X-ray light

In a historical milestone, astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope witnessed the catastrophic collisions in a nearby planetary system. As they observed the bright star Fomalhaut, scientists saw the impact of massive objects around the star. The Fomalhaut system appears to be in a dynam…

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XRISM sees comet 3I/ATLAS in X-ray light

The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has confirmed the source of a super-bright flash of light known as a gamma-ray burst, generated by an exploding massive star when the Universe was only 730 million years old. For the first time for such a remote event, the telescope provided a detection of…

By stacking multiple active components based on new materials on the back end of a computer chip, this new approach reduces the amount of energy wasted during computation.

Andrew Mankus, MIT’s award-winning director of dining, describes why leading with a “students-first mentality” leads to better food offerings for the entire community.

Founded by MIT alumni, the Pickle Robot Company has developed machines that can autonomously load and unload trucks inside warehouses and logistic centers.

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Sentinel-1D encapsulated inside Ariane 6 fairing

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View from above: Ariane 6 for Sentinel-1D on the launch pad

A mix of expected sequels and out-of-nowhere indie gems made 2025 a joy.

Folklorist/historian Adrienne Mayor on her new book Mythopedia: A Brief Compendium of Natural History Lore

Train accident in Oaxaca is likely to raise criticisms about public works projects from the previous administration At least 13 people were killed when a train derailed in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, in an accident which is likely to revive opposition criticisms of the speed and dealings with which…

Government said the move was due to its ‘unrestricted respect for human rights’ in the face of US aggressionVenezuela has said it has carried out its largest release of political prisoners this year, claiming to have freed 99 people detained for taking part in protests after the 2024 election, widel…

In a statement shared on Instagram, Nguyen says she faced a ‘tsunami of harassment’ after the all-female spaceflightAmanda Nguyen, the Vietnamese-American astronaut who was part of the all-female Blue Origin spaceflight, has opened up about her depression after she experienced a “tsunami of harassme…

As Trump’s tariffs take effect, Britain is likely alternative destination for cars, telecoms and sound equipmentBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK is poised for an influx of cheap Chinese imports that could bring down inflation amid the fallout from Donald Trump’s global trade war, leading economi…

Government sources say social media posts by British-Egyptian activist do not meet legal bar for such sanction The Home Office will not strip the British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah of his citizenship because his “abhorrent” past social media posts do not meet the legal bar for such a sanct…

Attack was aimed at what Riyadh called a shipment of weapons for separatists backed by UAEThe United Arab Emirates has said it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after tensions with Saudi Arabia escalated over a sweeping offensive by UAE-backed separatists.The Emirati defence ministry annou…

Former Brazilian president underwent a phrenic nerve block while temporarily released from prison for surgeryJair Bolsonaro underwent a second “phrenic nerve block procedure” on Monday to treat persistent hiccups.The treatment went well and the former Brazilian president’s condition is stable, accor…

NVIDIA's Olympus are the ARM64 cores found within the upcoming Vera CPU that will be paired with Rubin. Olympus cores are claimed to be twice as fast as NVIDIA's current CPU cores found in Grace and based on Neoverse-V2. Earlier this year the open-source compilers landed initial support for Olympus …

In addition to today's blog post calling out the need for others to takeover the This Week In Plasma series, KDE developer Nate Graham also published another blog post to highlight the successes of the Plasma desktop over 2025. In particular, the KDE Plasma Wayland transition "nears completion" as i…

China's People's Liberation Army is conducting large-scale military drills around Taiwan as part of "Justice Mission 2025."

North Korea says it fired long-range strategic cruise missiles into the sea to test the country’s nuclear deterrence

A group of Peruvian shamans gathered in front of the sea in the Miraflores district of Peru’s capital city to carry out an annual ritual in which they make predictions for the upcoming year

A mouse study brings fresh optimism to the fight against the deadly virus that causes Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever.

New research shows that the modern mode of hearing evolved much earlier than previously thought.

A new study shows that in many places the largest herbivores in the wild—elephants, giraffes, and rhinos—have limited access to sodium.

After a sizzling 2025 run with over 20 guest appearances, Big Sean sits down with Billboard to unpack his favorite verses of the year and of all time.

"When the cat's away, the mice will play," the country star cheers in a clip shared by the podcaster.

Swift’s fiancé, Travis Kelce, works closely with the organization through his own foundation Eighty-Seven and Running.

Savvy countries will discover there’s a way to mitigate the harm incurred by Trump’s tariffs—and it’ll boost their own economies while making goods cheaper too.

Monitors are cheaper, faster, and more beautiful than ever. Here’s how to choose one that will suit your needs and budget.

End-of-year reflections from a people-powered movement that refused to stand still.
The post 10 climate wins in 2025 that gave us hope appeared first on 350.

The world’s biggest climate talks have just ended, and it was people power that shone. But did leaders deliver real climate action?
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Believe it or not, two of broadcast TV’s biggest events aren’t even in primetime. They also happen to pretty much bookend the year: ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest” opened 2025 with record numbers, while NBC scored another big win last month with the 99th “Macy’s Thanksg…

“Wicked: For Good” is flying to streaming. The blockbuster musical sequel, which made more than $200 million at the global box office, is now available to rent/purchase on VOD. Starting today, the film is available on major digital platforms including Prime Video, Apple TV and Vudu, marking the late…

TikTok’s parent company ByteDance Ltd. has revealed plans to jack up its already heavy spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure next year as it races to catch up with U.S. technology giants, according to a report in the Financial Times. Tuesday’s report, which cites two people familiar wit…

You might be surprised to learn that Microsoft is far more aggressive about Rust adoption than Linux.

The order is set to impact around 700 workers at four agencies.

More than $2.9 billion in reconciliation funds was allocated to beef up troop housing allowances. Now, it’s being used for $1,776 checks.

Though the forced distribution of performance ratings is “categorically prohibited” under current rules, federal agencies already appear to be adopting the system, before the proposal has even been announced.

Trump will look to finalize his government overhaul efforts next year.

It’s been a busy and productive year here at MIT Technology Review. We published magazine issues on power, creativity, innovation, bodies, relationships, and security. We hosted 14 exclusive virtual conversations with our editors and outside experts in our subscriber-only series, Roundtables, and he…

AI-powered dictation apps are useful for replying to emails, taking notes, and even coding through your voice

According to Dealroom’s European Spinout Report 2025, 76 European deep tech and life sciences spinouts have either reached $1 billion valuations, $100 million in revenue, or both.

After a tumultuous year, venture investors are still optimistic about climate tech's long-term prospects, especially as data centers continue to drive demand for electricity, manufacturing, and materials.

In this rare streaming deal from DirecTV, save $40 on a month of the Entertainment package including 90 channels, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN.

A draft document by China's Cyberspace Administration outlines sticter oversight of minors and chatbot companions.

Scientists in Japan have confirmed that ultra-thin films of ruthenium dioxide belong to a newly recognized and powerful class of magnetic materials called altermagnets. These materials combine the best of two magnetic worlds: they’re stable against interference yet still allow fast, electrical reado…

USC researchers built artificial neurons that replicate real brain processes using ion-based diffusive memristors. These devices emulate how neurons use chemicals to transmit and process signals, offering massive energy and size advantages. The technology may enable brain-like, hardware-based learni…

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking tool called Effort.jl that lets them simulate the structure of the universe using just a laptop. The team created a system that dramatically speeds up how researchers study cosmic data, turning what once took days of supercomputer time into just a few hours…

Mikroe introduced CAN-LIN SBC Click, a new Click board designed to streamline the development of embedded systems. This compact board enables engineers to quickly move from proof-of-concept to prototyping and software development, significantly accelerating project timelines. CAN-LIN SBC Click enabl…

You won’t have to look far for a screen pretending to be a painting.

Chris Hemsworth returns as the god of thunder in our latest look at the next 'Avengers' movie.

Millie Bobby Brown's character takes center stage—finally!—in our first tiny glimpse at the Netflix hit's explosive conclusion.

OpenAI is looking for a new Head of Preparedness who can help it anticipate the potential harms of its models and how they can be abused, in order to guide the company's safety strategy. It comes at the end of a year that's seen OpenAI hit with numerous accusations about ChatGPT's impacts on users' …

One of the best things about the Switch 2 is how familiar it feels if you have used any previous Switch console. You can still move between handheld and TV play without thinking about it, and most of your favorite games come along for the ride. Nintendo’s compatibility page highlights the rare title…

Stardew Valley is truly the gift that keeps on giving. Fans of the farm life simulator, specifically those who already own it for the Nintendo Switch 2, can download a free upgrade that introduces new features and multiplayer modes.
If you have Stardew Valley on the Switch 2, you can download the Up…

Michał Kiciński, co-founder of CD Projekt, has acquired total ownership of the DRM-free video game storefront GOG. The digital video game platform was started by CD Projekt in 2008 with a stated mission to preserve "Good Old Games" (hence the GOG acronym). CD Projekt is known for its game studio CD …