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What would a social media ban mean for Ireland’s status as Europe’s tech hub?

What would a social media ban mean for Ireland’s status as Europe’s tech hub?

The Irish government has signalled that it is exploring options to introduce age restrictions on social media use for under-16s. The proposal sits within the government’s new National Digital and AI Strategy 2030, which frames…

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All 5 fundamental units of life’s genetic code were just discovered in an asteroid sample

All 5 fundamental units of life’s genetic code were just discovered in an asteroid sample

A new study reveals all five fundamental nucleobases – the molecular “letters” of life – have been detected in samples from the asteroid Ryugu. Asteroid particles offer a glimpse into the chemical ingredients that may…

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Cuba begins recovery efforts after second grid collapse in a week

Cuba begins recovery efforts after second grid collapse in a week

Cuba begins recovery efforts after second grid collapse in a week by : Reuters Source link

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South Africa’s gig economy workers set to get more protection under planned labour law reforms

South Africa’s gig economy workers set to get more protection under planned labour law reforms

South Africa’s minister of employment and labour has published a sweeping set of proposed amendments to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Employment Equity Act and the National Minimum Wage Act. The aim is…

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A world-first quantum battery charges faster when it gets bigger – but it’s tiny and only lasts nanoseconds

A world-first quantum battery charges faster when it gets bigger – but it’s tiny and only lasts nanoseconds

You’re late for an important appointment. Just as you are leaving your house, you realise your phone is flat. Imagine you could charge it almost instantly by exploiting the strange rules of quantum physics. That’s…

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Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz blockade

Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz blockade

Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz blockade by : Reuters Source link

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Why ‘decoupling’ energy emissions from economic growth underpins the green transition

Why ‘decoupling’ energy emissions from economic growth underpins the green transition

When people talk about tackling climate change, the images are often solar panels, wind turbines and electric cars. But the bigger question is whether economies can grow without releasing more carbon. This hinges on “decoupling”…

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People: Austria nominates IMF executive director

People: Austria nominates IMF executive director

People: Austria nominates IMF executive director – Central Banking Skip to main content End of drawer navigation content Plus: Turkey’s former governor joins Canadian finance firm; new Bulgarian deputy nominated Helmut Ettl Austria’s central bank…

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Trump says US considering ’winding down’ Iran war

Trump says US considering ’winding down’ Iran war

Trump says US considering ’winding down’ Iran war by : Reuters Source link

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Project Hail Mary is packed with hard science. An astrophysicist breaks it down

Project Hail Mary is packed with hard science. An astrophysicist breaks it down

As an astrophysicist, my world revolves around the wonders of space and the mysteries of the universe. This means I can be a tough critic of science fiction books and films that explore these topics.…

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