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UK could be held to ransom by ‘catastrophic’ cyberattacks

Lords and MPs are warning that the UK government isn't doing enough to protect the nation from cyber threats.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekDec 13th, 2023

Rising vet fees in the UK leave pet owners facing tough choices—and vets often bear the brunt

If you're a pet owner, you may have noticed increases in your vet bills in recent years. The average cost of pet booster injections increased by 48% in the UK between 2020 and early 2024, while pet insurance prices rose by 21% in the year to March. M.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Study finds influential textbooks labeled American actions as imperialist, contradicting American exceptionalism

The ideology of American exceptionalism has long held that the United States is and has been exceptional throughout its history, not making the same mistakes or perpetuating the same evils of other world powers. Yet a new study from the University of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

How Earth"s Early Life Thrived amid Catastrophic Asteroid Impacts

A gigantic space rock that slammed into Earth more than three billion years ago grievously wounded the biosphere—and then helped it heal.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

18-year prison sentence for man who used AI to create child abuse images

UK man used AI tools from Daz 3D to create child sexual abuse imagery. A man who used artificial intelligence technology to create child sexual abuse imagery was sentenced to 18 y.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated driving software to U.S. shores

The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated driving software to U.S. shores......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 27th, 2024

The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated-driving software to U.S. shores

The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated-driving software to U.S. shores.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 27th, 2024

Mary, Queen of Scots and the clandestine tricks of the women who kept her secrets

Mary, Queen of Scots spent almost 20 years in captivity. She was held in various locations across Britain from 1568 until her execution on February 8, 1587. As I explain in my new book, Captive Queen: The Decrypted History of Mary, Queen of Scots, du.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 27th, 2024

It’s finally time to stop buying Nvidia’s RTX 30-series GPUs

Even though Nvidia's RTX 30-series once held some of the best graphics cards, it's time to stop buying these GPUs once and for all......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

UK climate strategy ruled lawful in landmark court case

A man whose home had to be demolished because of coastal erosion lost a landmark legal claim on Friday against the UK government that accused it of failing to meet obligations to protect citizens from the effects of climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

UK courts are getting it wrong on eyewitness evidence, argues study

A pivotal shift in how UK courts view eyewitness evidence is needed, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Study finds UK adults aren"t connected to nature

New research indicates that UK adults experience less of a connection with nature than adults from most other countries, ranking 59th out of 65 national groups surveyed......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

There"s a crisis in special educational needs provision: Here"s the situation across the UK and Ireland

In the UK and Ireland, children who have significant special educational needs and disabilities can receive their education outside mainstream school. This often takes place in "special schools" or "special classes.".....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Many UK workers still aren"t using AI at work

Workers are lacking the right tools and clear guidance for AI implementation despite promises of more investment......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Negating AI cyberattacks with defense in depth

Negating AI cyberattacks with defense in depth.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Facing the uncertainty of cyber insurance claims

Cyber insurance is vital for companies mitigating cyber risks, but the industry still encounters significant challenges, including shifting policy requirements and uncertainty around coverage in the event of an incident. As cyberattacks continue to c.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

AI and deepfakes fuel phishing scams, making detection harder

AI impersonation is now the hardest vector for cybersecurity professionals to protect companies against, according to Teleport. The study, which surveyed 250 senior US and UK decision-makers, shows that social engineering remains one of the top tacti.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Half of young adults in UK support prison time for non-consensual condom removal

Almost nine in 10 young adults in the UK believe that removing a condom during sex without the other person's permission is sexual assault, and around half support prison time as a penalty, finds a new study by UCL researchers......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Future atmospheric rivers could bring catastrophic ocean level rise off the West Coast, simulation study shows

A team of climate specialists from the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, Climate and Global Dynamics Lab, Texas A&M University, and Pennsylvania State University has found evidence for a rise in ocean levels during future atmospheric rive.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

UK Considers New Smartphone Bans for Children

A proposed law would tighten up phone bans in schools and limit how tech companies use children’s data, but experts are unconvinced these measures would make kids safer or healthier......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Majority of UK public expect universities to solve climate change, poll reveals

Nearly two-thirds (61%) of adults say they expect global research universities, such as the University of Cambridge, to come up with new technologies and innovations that will help to reduce the effects of climate change, according to new polling......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024