After 224 years, Australia finally eradicates pigs from Kangaroo Island
Australia celebrates a significant conservation victory with the successful removal of all feral pigs from Kangaroo Island. This initiative stands as the largest project worldwide to eradicate a persistent pest population. Launched post the devastating 2019/20 bushfires, it employed a blend of innovative technology and traditional hunting techniques to safeguard native wildlife and farming interests from potential harm.
Unhappy with $7bn collateral data centre bill in ‘America's Dairyland’, Oracle goes to court
Oracle challenges Wisconsin regulators over a massive collateral requirement for its new AI data center. The company faces significant annual costs due to strict credit rules for utility We Energies. Regulators aim to prevent local customers from subsidizing large tech infrastructure projects. This dispute highlights growing concerns over tech companies' financial commitments and infrastructure costs. Many states are now implementing similar regulations for major technology firms.
Stop buying flat-faced dogs! RSPCA reports a 3800% increase in French Bulldogs coming into its care over the last 10 years - as owners struggle to cope with the repercussions of their 'cute' features
Stop buying flat-faced dogs! RSPCA reports a 3800% increase in French Bulldogs coming into its care over the last 10 years - as owners struggle to cope with the repercussions of their 'cute' featuresREAD MORE: Scientists pinpoint the genes that stop flat-face dogs breathingSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER Published: 10:13, 27 July 2026 | Updated: 11:55, 27 July 2026 e-mail 35 View comments
Alarm at NHS patient records being put under control of US private equity firm
Doctors and MPs urge more scrutiny of £300m deal for company behind system used by most GPs in EnglandUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesA US private equity firm will take control of NHS patient records in a deal experts say should “ring alarm bells” amid concerns sensitive health data is increasingly being handed to private companies.The investment firm TPG has bought Optum UK, the healthcare technology business behind the electronic patient record system used by mos...
Alarm at NHS patient records being put under control of US private equity firm
Doctors and MPs urge more scrutiny of £300m deal for company behind system used by most GPs in EnglandUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesA US private equity firm will take control of NHS patient records in a deal experts say should “ring alarm bells” amid concerns sensitive health data is increasingly being handed to private companies.The investment firm TPG has bought Optum UK, the healthcare technology business behind the electronic patient record system used by mos...
Unleashing the Beasts: Discover the Top 10 Fastest Cars in the World 2026!
Get ready to fuel your need for speed as we unveil the ultimate list of the fastest cars in 2026! These machines redefine performance and technology, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on four wheels.
APJ Abdul Kalam's legacy lives on in India's missiles, space programme
Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam's legacy in defense and space is remembered. He led India's missile program and satellite launch capabilities. Kalam's work at DRDO and ISRO expanded national strategic autonomy. His vision also guided technology development for a developed India. The nation honors his role in building scientific and defense strength.
Oil price slides as US and Iran pause fire; cancer treatments help AstraZeneca beat profit forecasts – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsYet another company has been picked off London’s stock exchange this morning: DCC Energy has agreed to a £5.75bn takeover by private equity investors KKR and Energy Capital Partners.Shareholders in the FTSE 100 energy distributor will receive £65.25 per share in cash, a proposed final dividend of 147.22p per share, and a potential payment of up to £1.25 per share if DCC can sell its technology unit for at least $800 million.Whilst the...
Christian university aims to produce 'irreplaceable' graduates as AI reshapes higher education
Colleges and universities across the country are scrambling to respond to the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence. One Christian university is looking to embrace the technology and graduate students who are "irreplaceable." Cornerstone University wants to show other higher education institutions that the goal shouldn't be keeping AI out of the classroom, but rather help students learn to use it wisely."We want to lead," Cornerstone University President Gerson Moreno-Riaño told Fox News Dig...
India-Japan bullet train project faces renewed scrutiny
India's first bullet train corridor, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail, has returned to the spotlight after a public exchange between a former Japanese cabinet minister and the Indian government over delays, technology choices and implementation.
Paul Anka slams modern singers, says Frank Sinatra would have 'thrown a chair'
Paul Anka slammed modern singers and the technology that helps them sound better, saying Franka Sinatra would have thrown a chair at someone if they asked him to use autotune.Anka called Sinatra and Elvis Presley his two "towers" of music while speaking to Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins on his "The Magnificent Others" podcast this week."When Elvis was around, he just – they both owned a room, and they were both given that it factor," he explained.FRANK SINATRA'S DESERT HIDEAWAY WAS 'ALL S...
East African Community pushes for a single digital market
The East African Community (EAC) has taken a significant step toward establishing a single digital market, a move aimed at making it easier for businesses and technology firms to operate across the bloc's eight member states.The initiative seeks to harmonize digital trade rules, improve cross-border data sharing and create a more integrated regional digital economy. However, innovators say more work is needed to address regulatory and infrastructure challenges.For Prosperity Paul, co-founder of...
Hate needles? World's first PAINLESS tattoo delivers permanent ink with zero discomfort
Hate needles? World's first PAINLESS tattoo delivers permanent ink with zero discomfortREAD MORE: What your tattoos say about you according to science See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER Published: 16:43, 24 July 2026 | Updated: 17:08, 24 July 2026 e-mail 27 View comments
How Jimothy the raccoon became the internet's latest animal obsession
Why Jimothy the raccoon has become a mega meme onlineImage source, Instagram/Kiana HallByLiv McMahon and Laura Cress, Technology reportersPublished24 July 2026, 13:40 BSTUpdated 9 minutes agoCharli XCX might be hoping the release of her new album sets off another Brat summer, but many believe the season has already been claimed by a furrier force - Jimothy.First spotted bounding across streets in Washington, the Seattle raccoon with an unusual, spindly shape and the scamper of a Tasmanian Devil...
'Half the internet' goes down as cloud outage disrupts major websites
'Half the internet' goes down as cloud outage disrupts major websitesSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 12:38, 24 July 2026 | Updated: 13:27, 24 July 2026 e-mail 50 View comments
China’s routing of Biden in chip war with US created a communist tech giant
Despite American export controls designed to cut Huawei off from the world's most advanced semiconductor technology, China's largest technology company is poised to post a 60% jump in chip revenue this year — a far cry from the death blow the Biden administration had hoped the restrictions would deliver.Following export controls implemented in 2023, China directed its state agencies to purchase hardware, chips, mobile devices and software from Huawei while also pouring over $1 billion in governm...
Mercedes faces sales ban amid China crackdown as another major car brand quits US market
One of the most popular car brands in the world could face a sales ban in the United States under plans to crack down on Chinese vehicles and technology.The US Senate Commerce Committee gave the green light to a new ban on Chinese vehicles entering the US market.This has been pushed by Senator Ted Cruz as the US continues its attacks against companies that manufacture in China or work with Chinese businesses.Experts have warned that Mercedes-Benz could find itself unable to sell new vehicles in...
How you could live to 190: Scientists discover the ultimate limit of the human lifespan
How you could live to 190: Scientists discover the ultimate limit of the human lifespanREAD MORE: The exact age Gen Z consider you 'old', revealed See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER Published: 15:43, 23 July 2026 | Updated: 15:45, 23 July 2026 e-mail 45 View comments
DAVID MARCUS: In Middle America, socialist politics ages like milk
Erick was here for a conference on transportation technology when I talked to him about his hometown of Denver, and how socialist Congressional candidate Melat Kiros recently won a shocking Democratic primary win over her more moderate rival."I’m a Democrat," Erick told me. "I lean a bit to the Republican side maybe, but these socialists are crazy."In his 40s, having lived for 15 years in England, Erick is socially liberal, but also patriotic. He has concerns about AI and data centers, but also...
What could go wrong? Watch as two humanoid robots perform SURGERY on pigs - as scientists say humans could be next
READ MORE: Robot decapitated during brutal humanoid cage fight See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER Published: 13:12, 23 July 2026 | Updated: 15:14, 23 July 2026 e-mail 33 View comments