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Who’s afraid of the big, bad GPU?
A feature from The Verge examines the environmental and ethical costs of GPUs, the chips powering the current AI boom, arguing that scrutiny should extend beyond AI data centres to the broader history and use of graphics processors. The piece notes that hundreds of thousands of GPUs are being installed in data centres worldwide, but…
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A Device Hidden in Cars Across the US Leaves Them Vulnerable to Hacking and Paralysis. Patch It Now
Security researchers at UC San Diego have discovered a serious vulnerability in the KARR Security System, an aftermarket car alarm fitted to more than two million vehicles across the United States. The flaw allows anyone within Bluetooth range to remotely unlock a vehicle, disable its alarm, sound the horn, flash the lights, or even cut…
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Tropical Storm Bertha threatens US Gulf coast
Tropical Storm Bertha is moving through the US Gulf of Mexico and is expected to bring heavy rain and a life-threatening storm surge to the south-eastern United States, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm could cause flooding across Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi as it tracks west towards Texas, prompting watches and preparations,…
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A cub sandwich! Baby foxes snuggle together in Surrey forest
A photographer captured a charming scene of baby foxes cuddled together in a forest in Surrey, with the image showing several cubs curled up in a tight huddle, likened to the layers of a sandwich. The photograph forms part of a wider trend of wildlife pictures highlighting Britain’s fox population, offering a rare close-up glimpse…
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Is UK facing drought for second summer in a row?
The UK is experiencing an exceptionally hot and dry summer, raising the prospect of a second consecutive drought only four months after last year’s officially ended. England, Wales and eastern Scotland have been worst affected, having also seen a very dry spring, with central England recording its longest dry spell since 1995 and little rain…
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Bumblebees are struggling in UK heatwaves – but you can help them
New analysis shared with the BBC suggests UK bumblebee populations could suffer significant declines as heatwaves become more frequent and intense due to climate change. The findings, drawn from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust’s long-running BeeWalk monitoring scheme, show that bumblebees are physiologically ill-suited to extreme heat, since their furry, round bodies and heat-generating flight muscles…
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Grieving woman whose late father was unable to get solar panels on his idyllic cottage learns a huge solar farm is planned 50ft away – in a conservation area
A grieving woman has discovered that a large-scale solar farm is being proposed just 50ft from her late father’s idyllic cottage, despite him having previously been refused permission to install solar panels on the property itself because it sits within a conservation area. The case has highlighted a perceived inconsistency in planning rules, where an…
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While Australians struggle to pay the bills, Chris Bowen’s department reserves luxury Fiji resorts costing up to $4.2million for climate summit delegates
Australia’s Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has faced criticism after it emerged his department reserved luxury resort accommodation in Fiji for delegates attending a climate summit, with costs reportedly reaching up to $4.2 million. The booking has drawn attention amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures on Australian households, with critics questioning the appropriateness of high-end…
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Spain edge Argentina to lift 2026 World Cup amid controversy
Spain have won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time at the New Jersey-New York Stadium to claim their second world title in 16 years. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal, ending Argentina’s defence of the crown they won in 2022 and denying Lionel Messi a further triumph on the game’s…
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Even Mild Sleep Deprivation May Lead to Weight Gain
A study by researchers at Columbia University’s Vagelos School of Medicine has found that even mild, chronic sleep deprivation can lead to weight gain, a condition thought to affect around 30 per cent of adults. This challenges the assumption, based largely on studies of severe sleep restriction, that only extreme sleep loss affects weight, and…