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Mar 11, 2024

The first Europeans reached Ukraine 1.4 million years ago – new research

Remains of the castle in Korolevo, close to the site. Катерина Байдужа/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA John Jansen, Czech Academy of Sciences During warm periods in Earth’s history, known as interglacials, glaciers the size of continents pulled back to reveal new landscapes. These were new worlds for early humans to explore and exploit, and

Mar 11, 2024

Blueprints of Tomorrow: The Vanguard of R&D

In the ever-evolving panorama of global technological advancement, Research and Development (R&D) stands as the bulwark against stagnation, incessantly propelling us towards the future. It’s the alchemy that transforms the raw material of curiosity into the gold of innovation, underpinning the technological leaps that define epochs. This investigative exploration delves into the multifaceted

Mar 7, 2024

Revolutionising Mobility: The Dawn of AI-Driven Sustainable and Safe Transportation

In the current epoch, the amalgamation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our daily traverses and extensive explorations heralds a transformative era in our interaction with transport mechanisms. This transformation not only enhances operational efficiency but also ushers in a period where journeys become more eco-friendly, secure, and tailored to the individual’s needs. The

Mar 4, 2024

The Science of Happiness: New Frontiers

In this engaging episode of “News of the Week,” hosted by Mike, listeners are invited to explore “The Science of Happiness: New Frontiers.” Mike delves into groundbreaking research and insights into what constitutes happiness, highlighting the importance of gratitude, the power of human connections, the concept of flow, and the practice of mindfulness.

Feb 29, 2024

Researchers and small businesses join forces against hackers

What do a Greek pharmacy, a Spanish multinational bank, a German foundation specialised in the digital economy and a UK university have in common? They all helped develop software tools with EU funding to counter cyber and physical threats to e-commerce in the European single market, the world’s most lucrative.  Prime targets Called ENSURESEC,

Feb 28, 2024

How AI deepfakes threaten the 2024 elections

by Rehan Mirza, The Journalist’s Resource Last month, a robocall impersonating U.S. President Joe Biden went out to New Hampshire voters, advising them not to vote in the state’s presidential primary election.  The voice, generated by artificial intelligence, sounded quite real. “Save your vote for the November election,” the voice stated, falsely asserting that a

Feb 27, 2024

Deepfakes in South Africa: protecting your image online is the key to fighting them

ph. Deepfakes pose serious dangers. Arkadiusz Warguła/iStock Layckan Van Gensen, Stellenbosch University Leanne Manas is a familiar face on South African televisions. Towards the end of 2023 the morning news presenter’s face showed up somewhere else: in bogus news stories and fake advertisements in which “she” appeared to promote various products or get-rich-quick