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BMW is taking on Tesla’s FSD with urban driver assist starting in 2027
BMW will launch an urban driver assist system starting in 2027, first in Germany, enabling the vehicle to handle steering, acceleration, and braking on city streets while requiring driver supervision.
Apple set an iPhone sales record even without a new standard iPhone
Apple reported record iPhone revenue of $57.58 billion in its fourth quarter, up 17 percent year-over-year, despite not launching a standard model in its latest refresh.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are intensifying efforts to monitor the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, a vast ocean current system that influences European climate and weather patterns, amid concerns it may be weakening.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Intense UK heatwaves are forcing a reassessment of climate policy priorities, with housing associations and policymakers balancing the need to cool homes against long-standing mitigation targets.
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Scientists just 3D printed one of the hardest metals on Earth
Researchers have successfully 3D printed tungsten carbide-cobalt, an extremely hard industrial material, using a laser and heated wire technique that could reduce manufacturing waste and costs.
DNA on the Shroud of Turin reveals centuries of hidden history
Advanced DNA analysis of the Shroud of Turin reveals complex biological material accumulated over centuries, including human DNA, microorganisms, plant and animal traces from various environments and handling.
Strange quantum experiment shows “negative time” is more than an illusion
A quantum physics experiment demonstrates that photons can spend negative amounts of time interacting with atoms, a phenomenon with measurable effects beyond mathematical artifact.
These underwater bones could solve a mystery about extinct giants
Researchers at Griffith University developed a framework for interpreting how bones accumulate and preserve in underwater caves, offering insights into extinct megafauna remains.
This hydrogen turbine turns controlled explosions into electricity
Researchers at Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have operated a hydrogen turbine using pressure-gain combustion for over five minutes, surpassing previous records and advancing clean energy technology.
518-million-year-old creature reveals the origins of spider fangs
Scientists have identified the earliest known precursor to spider fangs in a 518 million-year-old fossil from the early Cambrian Period, revealing how these hunting structures evolved.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves strain the body by causing blood vessels to dilate and increasing heart workload, with older people, babies, and those with chronic conditions facing elevated risk of serious complications.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched amid concerns about meningitis B infections, which health officials describe as posing the highest immediate risk to these age groups.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to support strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 eligible members backing industrial action in a dispute over compensation levels.
Machine that keeps lungs alive outside body could increase NHS transplants
A machine that preserves lungs outside the body could rescue four in five donated lungs currently wasted in England and Wales, according to draft guidance from health authorities.
Black people’s risk factors for stroke ‘rising faster than for white people’
Stroke risk factors including high blood pressure and diabetes are increasing faster among Black African and Caribbean people compared with white populations, according to a 30-year analysis from King’s College London.
NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients
NHS radiographers report a notable increase in overt racist abuse from patients over the past 18 months, with incidents including derogatory language and refusals to be treated by staff of color.