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Japanese Space Agency names arrival date for BepiColombo Mercury mission
Due on November 21, eleven months late - but on time to do science!
Register UK - May 26, 2026 12:16am EDT
Pope Leo warns AI boom can give Big Tech and the people who run it too much power
Worries change may be ‘governed only by technocratic thinking and presented as necessary and inevitable’
Register UK - May 25, 2026 10:31pm EDT
New details on potential deal to end Iran war
There are new questions over how close the US is to a deal that would end the war with Iran. President Trump, who is working to open the Strait of Hormuz, says the negotiations are proceeding nicely - but Iran is sending a different message. NBC News’ Garrett Haake has the story.
NBC News - May 25, 2026 7:23pm EDT
Warning over digital destruction of childhood as youngsters admit online overuse
Children First warns Scotland is ‘sleepwalking’ into crisis.
Evening Standard - May 25, 2026 7:09pm EDT
Pope Leo issues new warning on artificial intelligence
Pope Leo is making history by wading into the AI debate, warning that people need to be a part of developing the new technology, however it unfolds. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has the story.
NBC News - May 25, 2026 6:51pm EDT
Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
Toronto Star - May 25, 2026 5:49pm EDT
Gizmodo - May 25, 2026 5:20pm EDT
Streeting urges social media ban for under-16s
The recently-resigned former health secretary joined calls for an Australia-style ban, ahead of a consultation closing.
Evening Standard - May 25, 2026 5:02pm EDT
Boston Tech Week 2026 Opens Tomorrow: a16z Brings 572 Events to Kendall Square
Boston Tech Week 2026 opens tomorrow with 572 events across Kendall Square, the Seaport, and six other neighborhoods — registration is free for most sessions at tech-week.com/calendar/boston. The inaugural a16z-presented festival runs May 26–31 and brings together biotech, AI, deep tech, and
International Business Times - May 25, 2026 4:17pm EDT
Huawei Claims Chip Design Breakthrough As US-China Tech Rivalry Intensifies
The announcement comes as global chipmakers race toward sub-2-nanometer technology amid escalating US-China technology restrictions and rising AI demand.
International Business Times - May 25, 2026 4:02pm EDT
AI used to speed up search for motor neurone disease drugs
Researchers hope the work will help identify affordable, effective drugs to treat conditions like MND.
BBC News - May 25, 2026 1:33pm EDT
Portable charger problems on flights 'on the rise', watchdog warns
The CAA says 'more awareness' of the fire risks is needed and asks passengers to 'do the right thing'.
BBC News - May 25, 2026 12:58pm EDT
It's illegal to repair most of our devices. There's a surprising reason for that.
Live Science - May 25, 2026 12:06pm EDT
Forget Your TV's Built-In Speakers, Sony's Best-Selling Soundbar Is Almost Never This Cheap
Gizmodo - May 25, 2026 10:17am EDT
Pope Leo Calls For 'Slower Pace' Of AI Adoption, Says It Makes War More 'Feasible'
Pope Leo XIV called for stronger regulation of artificial intelligence and a slower pace of adoption as he warned of different dangers it could pose, including being too concentrated in the hands of few people and making war more "feasible."
International Business Times - May 25, 2026 7:50am EDT
Neptune's Moon Nereid May Be Lone Survivor of an Ancient Cosmic Massacre
Gizmodo - May 25, 2026 7:37am EDT
Pope Leo XIV Urges Robust Rules for AI in Vision for Future of Humanity
Deccan Chronicle - May 25, 2026 7:29am EDT
UAE warns cyber risks are becoming more costly and sophisticated
UAE cyber insurance market hits $70m as rising digital threats push companies to strengthen risk management and cybersecurity resilience across key sectors.
Gulf News - May 25, 2026 7:28am EDT
Could Launching Tumors Into Space Help Medicine Beat Cancer?
A new experiment is seeking to validate whether living cancer samples can be prepared, operated, monitored, and recovered under flight conditions without crew intervention in their standardized format for pharma-grade preclinical research.
International Business Times - May 25, 2026 6:49am EDT
Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district
The financial terms weren’t disclosed. The school district had sought more than $60 million to create a 15-year program it said would help counteract mental health and learning issues caused by social media.
NBC News - May 25, 2026 6:21am EDT
Huawei unveils chip design breakthrough amid US sanctions
Huawei Technologies announced on Monday that it expects to produce industry-leading semiconductors within five years using new technology, highlighting...
Daily Sabah - May 25, 2026 6:02am EDT
This big university system is embracing AI. Students and faculty aren't all on board
NPR - May 25, 2026 5:14am EDT