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AI can fuel biological weapons. We must harness its power for defense | Annie Jacobsen
Writing in the Guardian, Annie Jacobsen argues that artificial intelligence is simultaneously making it easier to create biological weapons and offering powerful new tools to defend public health, creating an urgent race between offensive misuse and defensive innovation. She warns that AI systems can now help malicious actors navigate complex biological knowledge, troubleshoot lab techniques…
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Burnham could pledge to rejoin the EU in Labour’s next manifesto, minister says
A government minister has declined to rule out a pledge to rejoin the EU appearing in Labour’s next general election manifesto, raising the prospect that Andy Burnham could revisit Brexit if he leads the party into the next parliament. Minister for European relations Hamish Falconer said the government is “not talking about rejoining today” but…
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Measles Is Becoming So Common That Treatments May Soon Be Needed
Measles cases in the US have hit a 35-year high, driven by falling vaccination rates and large outbreaks in states including South Carolina and Utah. In response, a small number of biotech firms and academic researchers have begun developing treatments for the disease, something that was previously seen as unnecessary given how effective vaccination has…
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Electronic music is the fastest-growing genre in the US this year
Electronic music has become the fastest-growing genre in the United States this year, according to a new mid-year report from music analytics firm Luminate. The finding highlights a broader shift in American listening habits, with artists such as Disco Lines and John Summit driving renewed interest in dance music, alongside a revival in songs originally…
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King Gizzard Announce Australian Tour, a Rave Set, and a Block Party They Curated
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have announced a 2026 Australian tour, headlined by a two-day, band-curated event called the Croxton Block Party in Melbourne and including a late-night “rave set” in Sydney. The announcement comes as the prolific Melbourne band enjoys an especially busy period, having recently revealed its 28th studio album, the hard-electronic…
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Mercury Prize 2027: shortlist announcement date and judging panel announced with tickets on sale now
The Mercury Prize has confirmed key details for its 2027 event, including the date its 12-artist shortlist will be revealed and the panel of judges who will select it. The announcement follows a record-breaking 2025 ceremony in Newcastle, the first time in the prize’s history it was held outside London, where local singer-songwriter Sam Fender…
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Glitched into empty space: why video games are obsessed with the Backrooms
The success of the 2026 horror film Backrooms, an A24 release that has become a box office sensation, has drawn renewed attention to its origins in video game culture, specifically the practice of “noclipping” – exploiting glitches to pass through walls and floors into areas never meant to be seen by players. This phenomenon, which…
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Which rock songs have spent more than 100 weeks on the charts?
Far Out Magazine has compiled a list of rock songs that have spent more than 100 weeks on the UK singles charts, highlighting tracks with unusually long-lasting commercial appeal. The feature underscores how certain rock records continue to resonate with listeners long after their initial release, securing a rare kind of chart longevity usually associated…
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Chip Links With Spice And Idris Elba For Summer Bubbler ‘Rise Up’
UK rapper Chip has released a new single, ‘Rise Up’, featuring Jamaican dancehall artist Spice, put out via Idris Elba’s record label 7Wallace. The track is being pitched as a summer anthem, arriving as part of a wider push from Elba’s boutique label to spotlight collaborations across UK rap and Caribbean dancehall. Production on ‘Rise…