The African space industry is booming with close to 80 satellites currently in development. This represents a significant opportunity for African nations to chart their own way into orbit and beyond. The information gained from satellite data could help Africans monitor...

The green software industry is making significant strides towards sustainability as companies prioritize reducing their carbon footprint. The Software Carbon Intensity (SCI) specification has become a global standard, helping measure emissions from software operation and hardware embodied carbon. Despite challenges in...

Coatings have the power to transform materials, machines, and environments. They can supercharge high-performance machines, protect spacecraft from harsh conditions, and prevent biofilms from growing in low gravity environments. Researchers are developing stronger coatings for jet engines, improving coatings for the...

Australia plans to ban social media for users under 16 years old. The proposed legislation aims to protect children from the negative effects of social media, including harm to their mental health. The laws would come into force 12 months after...

The UK’s prominent gaming event, WASD expo, has been cancelled due to increasing costs and decreased demand. This comes as a shock to the industry, which has seen mass lay-offs from major companies like Microsoft and Sony following record growth during...

US hacker Ilya Lichtenstein has been sentenced over a Bitcoin heist worth billions after his arrest in 2016. The Department of Justice recovered $3.6bn worth of assets, the biggest financial seizure in their history. Lichtenstein expressed remorse and hopes to use...

US kayaker Ryan Borgwardt faked his own death by drowning in a lake while on a solo fishing trip in Wisconsin. He then fled to Europe, leaving behind his family and owing them $40,000 for the cost of their search. Authorities...

The United Nations climate talks, COP29, have been hindered by disagreements over funding for climate change mitigation efforts. Wealthier nations have offered to double their annual contributions to $250bn, but this has been rejected by poorer countries as being too low. Background The...

Sudan has received its first aid convoy after months of conflict, with three convoys carrying enough food for 1.5 million people for over a month. The World Food Programme is attempting to transport aid across Sudan, home to the world's biggest...

Bikes destined for African communities in Sudan have been rejected at a Scottish port due to minor repairs needed before reuse. The 500 bicycles were collected from Scottish recycling centres and deemed as waste by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)....