Technology

SpaceX to build launch site in Louisiana, worth $100m

SpaceX has announced the construction of a new Starbase complex in Louisiana, which will create thousands of jobs and enable more frequent space launches.

NASA expands Deep Space Network with new antenna

New I Like Movies app offers personalised film recommendations

The free tracking app features an AI assistant, social functions and tailored recommendations, available exclusively on Android devices.

MTG-I2 satellite ready for Ariane 6 launch

The European Space Agency prepares the ninth launch of the Ariane 6 rocket with a new meteorological satellite set to improve weather forecasts.

Beijing: Humanoid robot competition

An international robotics competition is taking place in Beijing with thousands of participants, where humanoid robots are tested in various disciplines.

ChatGPT dominates web traffic among AI tools

OpenAI's model secures the largest share, with US dominance remaining unchallenged despite the emergence of new competitors.

UC Berkeley professor: AI aids editing, but students lose basics

A mathematician from Berkeley warns of a decline in student standards, blaming admissions tests, while using AI to edit her own work.

Monzo, UK digital bank, has over 16 million users

UK fintech company Monzo, founded in 2015, sees its user base grow to exceed 16 million, with a presence on a global scale.

OpenAI slows AI model training following security breaches

The company has slowed the development of advanced models in response to recent security breaches and autonomous attacks, while continuing other development work.

Blue Observatory established in Croatia

New transnational instrument links scientists in protecting critical marine habitats, with a special focus on blue carbon ecosystems.

Court in California considers lawsuit against Meta

The court in Oakland is considering lawsuits from 28 US states against Meta, alleging the company deliberately binds children to its apps, seeking billions in damages and changes to its platforms.

Students develop game to teach history of Varaždin

Third-year students created an educational game based on Roblox technology, aiming to popularise the history of the city of Varaždin.

Ferrari unveils unique CZ-26 model in Monterey

The new Ferrari CZ-26 was developed in collaboration with an American customer and is based on the SF90 Stradale, offering a modern design inspired by the 1970s.

Czinger unveils open-top 21C hypercar

The American manufacturer has revealed the 21C Spyder, shaped by BioLogic philosophy, featuring a unique neural network system and its own V8 engine.

NASA repaints Boeing 737 for reduced-gravity test flights

The aircraft has been repainted in Oklahoma to serve as a platform for simulating lunar gravity through parabolic flights.

Nvidia raises $500bn for AI infrastructure

Webb reveals details of the Lion’s Nebula in the infrared spectrum

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured the planetary nebula NGC 2392 in high resolution, revealing dust and ionised gas structures that Hubble could not see.

New study reveals the secret to the accuracy of group decisions

Research by Federico Barrera-Lemarchand reveals that groups make better decisions by breaking problems down into smaller parts, rather than averaging guesses.