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A quiet transformation is unfolding beneath the oceans. More than 1.48 million kilometres of fibre-optic cables crisscross the seafloor, carrying nearly all global internet and phone traffic. Scientists now believe these same cables can do far more than relay data—they can act as sensors that “listen” to the Earth. By detecting minute changes in how light moves through them, the cables can pick up subtle shifts in temperature, vibration and seabed movement. An EU-funded project in the rapidly advancing field of fibre-optic seafloor sensing is developing technologies that could turn the ocean floor into a vast, real-time monitoring system. The…

What if tomorrow’s hyper-connected digital world were built around public values from the outset?Dr Monique Calisti – an Italian engineer, entrepreneur and researcher – is among the leading advocates ensuring that people remain at the heart of Europe’s digital transformation. “As a mother of three teenage girls, I feel a huge responsibility to help shape a digital future that is sustainable and socially inclusive,” she said. Calisti is the founder and CEO of Martel Innovate, a Swiss-based innovation and consulting firm with offices in the Netherlands. She also created Digital for Planet, a non-profit dedicated to promoting ethical, green and…

Should scientists rely on artificial intelligence to assist with research or help draft scientific papers? Most journals forbid listing A.I. as an author, and many conferences prohibit presenters from using A.I. tools outright. But on October 22, a bold—and controversial—experiment challenged those norms: an entire scientific conference in which every submitted and reviewed paper involved substantial A.I. participation. Even if humans contributed, the A.I. models were required to perform enough work to qualify as something akin to the study’s lead author. “We’re witnessing a real shift in thinking,” James Zou, a computer scientist at Stanford University and co-organizer of the…

An international group of scientists has developed a new type of antivenom that may be both more effective and easier to manufacture than current treatments, the team announced last week. Their findings, published in Nature, describe a promising new formulation that researchers say could save thousands of lives each year. According to the World Health Organization, venomous snakebites kill as many as 138,000 people annually, while up to 2.7 million out of roughly 5.4 million bite victims develop serious or life-threatening complications. Despite how common snakebites are, snakebite envenoming remains one of the world’s most lethal—and most overlooked—tropical diseases, mainly…

Can artificial sweeteners actually harm our health? And could using them regularly influence our memory or cognitive abilities? A newly reported association between sugar substitutes and brain aging still needs more investigation, but it has raised understandable concern. To explore the issue, Medical News Today spoke with a physician and researcher for deeper insight in an In Conversation episode. Artificial sweeteners come in many forms — liquids, powders, and familiar names such as sucralose, erythritol, and aspartame. They are consumed by millions worldwide, particularly by people living with diabetes. These products are often recommended for individuals with diabetes because they…

A major global study released this week suggests the world of work will undergo one of the biggest transformations in modern history by 2040, driven by artificial intelligence, automation, and a rapidly changing workforce. The report, published by the International Labour Futures Group, predicts that millions of jobs will shift, evolve, or disappear entirely — while an equally large number of new roles will emerge. AI Will Replace Tasks, Not Just Jobs Unlike previous technological revolutions, AI is expected to replace not only manual labor but also complex cognitive tasks. This means industries like law, finance, accounting, and healthcare —…

Major advances in technology, climate planning, and artificial intelligence are set to reshape daily life in cities by 2050, according to a new report released by the Global Future Institute on Friday. The study outlines how urban centres worldwide will undergo dramatic changes as governments and tech companies race to build smarter, cleaner, and more resilient environments. Researchers say that by mid-century, more than 70% of the world’s population will live in cities — many of which will operate with near-fully automated infrastructure powered by AI. AI-Driven Cities Will Become the Norm The report predicts that artificial intelligence will manage…

1. Futures Slide U.S. stock futures edged lower on Friday, pointing to continued weakness after equity markets recorded their steepest decline since Oct. 10. As of 02:49 ET (07:49 GMT), Dow futures were down 69 points (0.2%), S&P 500 futures slipped 17 points (0.3%), and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 104 points (0.4%). Thursday’s selloff erased the brief lift generated earlier in the week by the end of the U.S. government shutdown. Investors instead were confronted with a new wave of concerns, including doubts about the sustainability of lofty tech valuations. AI-linked giants such as Nvidia and Broadcom retreated sharply, while…

Academy Pushes Oscar Voters to Actually Watch All Nominated Films Under New Rule Oscar voters will be facing stricter expectations this awards season, as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is now requiring its members to confirm they have watched every nominated film in any category they vote on. An internal email obtained by NBC News — not previously released publicly — outlines the steps the Academy’s more than 10,000 voting members must follow ahead of the final ballot deadline on March 5. While the Academy has long required verification for certain early-round categories — such as…

A man who leapt over a barricade and grabbed actress Ariana Grande during the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore has been formally charged in court with being a public nuisance. The incident, captured in a now-viral video, shows Australian national Johnson Wen rushing past photographers and lunging at Grande as the cast walked down the yellow carpet. Co-star Cynthia Erivo is seen pulling the shocked actress away from Wen as security moved in. Wen, 26, claimed on Instagram late Thursday that he was “free after being arrested.” Hours later, he appeared in a Singapore courtroom and was charged. The…