Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the moon, dies at 90

Pioneering computer scientist led the development of the software for Nasa's Apollo mission and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Astronomers detected radio signals coming from an exoplanet for the first time

Scientists have found the first convincing direct evidence of radio signals coming out of the exoplanet Beta Pictoris b.

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Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes

The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.

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AI is reviving Chinese Marxist economics

China’s Marxist economists argue that AI-driven automation could eliminate the rent trap and undermine capitalism’s foundations.

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Equinox – Stairwell Books

Helen and Malcolm independently stumble upon interlocking pieces of a multi-faceted conspiracy, concerning the Fundamental Forces (F2) plant on the Moor. It’s soon clear that deeper, perhaps darker, powers are at play. Helen and Malcolm have twelve days to learn to cooperate, to piece the mystery together, save many worlds.

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Iconic Bitcoin mine pivots to AI as industry turns back on crypto

The price of Bitcoin has risen in August but is still far below its peak almost a year ago - and companies are refitting their mines.

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Scotland's abandoned 'ghost town' museum that was left to rot

Archaeolink Prehistory Park was state-of-the-art when it opened in the 1990s.

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Viral Cat in the Hat TikTok trend sparks fake videos and real fear

The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.

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Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites

Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank.

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How AI is changing jobs in the Philippines' outsourcing industry

AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.

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BP profit highest since 2022 as Iran war pushes up oil price

Higher oil prices boost the energy giant's results while environmental groups accuse it of profiteering.

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Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans

CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the firm intends to sell its AI tools to other companies for the first time.

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Sam Altman Announces That the Singularity Has Arrived

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared that the "singularity" has arrived shortly after his company's AI models went rogue and broke containment.

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