AI is moving from assistant to operator in the workplace
Dubai: For years, the conversation around enterprise AI focused on assistance. The technology was presented as a way to help employees write faster, search faster, analyse faster, and make better decisions. That was an important step, but it did not change the basic structure of work. In most organisations, people still carry the burden of repetitive operational tasks across finance, HR, procurement, customer support, and compliance. The software could guide the process, but the employee still h...
Blue Origin marks first landing of reused New Glenn rocket booster, ratcheting up SpaceX rivalry
InternationalScience & TechnologyBlue Origin marks first landing of reused New Glenn rocket booster, ratcheting up SpaceX rivalryBy Reuters -Apr 19, 2026Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin on Sunday said its New Glenn rocket booster touched down after its launch, marking its first landing of a reused booster. The rocket, which had a launch window of 6:45 a.m. to 12:19 p.m. ET on Sunday, lifted off at around 7:25 a.m. ET (1125 GMT) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and the booster touchdown happened about...
Cold case breakthrough solves teen killing after suspect lived free for decades: 'Better be afraid'
Michigan authorities have identified the man responsible for the murder of 16-year-old Sheri Jo Elliott, putting an end to a four-decades-old cold case and marking the latest crime to be solved using advanced DNA technology. Roni Collins, a 75-year-old resident of Grand Blanc, has been named as Elliott’s killer, according to the Michigan State Police.On Nov. 16, 1983, Elliott left her home in Flint to walk to the bus stop and was never seen again.She was reported missing several hours later when...
Who will be the next person to walk on the moon? The most likely candidates revealed, as NASA counts down to its return to the lunar surface for the first time in over 50 years
Who will be the next person to walk on the moon? The most likely candidates revealed, as NASA counts down to its return to the lunar surface for the first time in over 50 yearsREAD MORE: NASA astronaut finds God after returning to EarthBy WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER Published: 07:43, 19 April 2026 | Updated: 13:00, 19 April 2026 e-mail 124 View comments
Expert Explains | India’s nuclear pivot: FBRs the future, PHWRs to anchor growth until technology matures
As India deregulates the nuclear power sector, NPCIL MD Bhuwan Chandra Pathak explains how the company will play a “motherly role" in fostering private participation through technology, project development, and design.
Second Open Dialogue ‘The Future of the World. A New Platform for Global Growth’ to be held at National Centre RUSSIA
Moscow will host a global forum on growth, technology, demography and trade with delegates from 40+ countries The Second Open Dialogue ‘The Future of the World. A New Platform for Global Growth’ is set to take place at the National Centre RUSSIA in Moscow from April 27 to 29. Participants can expect lectures by international experts, pitch sessions, idea presentations, networking, and discussions with representatives from more than 40 countries. The program is...
Ancient diary helps scientists confirm massive solar storm in 1204
Science & TechnologyAncient diary helps scientists confirm massive solar storm in 1204By Web Desk-Apr 19, 2026An ancient diary is aiding scientists in confirming that a significant solar storm struck Earth 800 years ago, a storm illustrating the sun’s potential dangers. The Japanese poet Fujiwara no Teika recorded in his personal diary, “Meigetsuki,” or “The Record Of The Clear Moon,” that he observed red lights across the Kyoto sky for three nights in 1204. In the ancient diary, he noted a...
Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman and the overwhelming influence of self-belief
BOSTON — Save percentages are sinking. This is not the fault of goaltenders. Sharper shooters, coaching strategies and stick technology are among the reasons that today’s goalies are under siege.“Players are just getting better, more skilled. I feel like there’s way more goals,” said Boston Bruins coach Marco Sturm. “Power play is a big reason, too. They’re just so good at it. So many more goals. Maybe that’s why save percentage is going down, the combination of a little bit of everything. The l...
Scientists decipher the geological history of the Grand Canyon
Must ReadScience & TechnologyScientists decipher the geological history of the Grand CanyonBy Reuters -Apr 19, 2026The Grand Canyon is a marvel on the landscape of North America, a breathtaking geological feature in the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona presenting dramatic contours and richly colored vistas. Research is now providing insight into how and when the Colorado River, whose continuous might has carved out the canyon over millions of years, came to flow through the region. By stu...
Jensen Huang bans one-on-one meetings, and Airbnb’s Brian Chesky doesn’t use email—meet the CEOs with unconventional work-life rules
White-collar workers have fallen into the mundane rhythm of office life: checking an endless stream of emails, sitting through a barrage of meetings, and pushing through mental fatigue by week’s end. But some CEOs are rewriting norms of the corporate world, leading billion- and trillion-dollar companies on their own terms. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: no one-on-one meetings Huang, the cofounder and CEO of $4.8 trillion technology giant Nvidia, is trimming the fat from his work routine by priori...
Ministers rally around Keir Starmer as leadership questions grow over Mandelson saga – UK politics live
The prime minister’s leadership is still in the spotlight after Mandelson was appointed US ambassador after he failed security vettingLiz Kendall has repeated David Lammy’s claim the prime minister would have stopped Peter Mandelson’s appointment if he had known the peer had failed security vetting.Speaking to Trevor Phillips on Sky News on Sunday, the science and technology said Keir Starmer was a “man of integrity”. Continue reading...
Martian meteorite samples found contaminated with terrestrial ballpoint pen ink
Must ReadScience & TechnologyMartian meteorite samples found contaminated with terrestrial ballpoint pen inkBy Web Desk-Apr 19, 2026Martian meteorites frequently make global headlines, but a fascinating discovery by a research team at the University of the Basque Country has revealed something completely unexpected. While analyzing meteorite samples received directly from NASA’s Johnson Space Center, scientists found microscopic traces of ballpoint pen ink. Published in Applied Geochemistry...
Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China’s aerospace industry grows
InternationalScience & TechnologyBeijing set to launch Satellite Town as China's aerospace industry growsBy Reuters -Apr 19, 2026BEIJING: The core area of Beijing’s Satellite Town, designed as a hub for satellite manufacturers and operators, will be completed in the second half of 2026, state-owned media Beijing Daily reported on Saturday. Commercial launches now account for over 60% of all space launches and a number of companies are rushing to go public, Beijing Daily said. Gao...
‘Chinese Humanoid Robots’ beat humans in half-marathon race
Chinese robots dominated a Beijing half-marathon on Sunday. These machines not only broke last year's record but also finished ahead of human runners. This performance highlights China's swift progress in AI and robotics. Engineers developed these robots to mimic elite human athletes, using advanced cooling technology. The goal is to prove their durability for future factory work.
New firms with up to HK$100 billion market capitalisation to set up shop in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is set to announce on Monday a new batch of “strategic enterprises” establishing a presence in the city, including several firms with market capitalisations of up to HK$100 billion (US$12.8 billion), the finance chief has revealed. Writing in his weekly blog on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the new partners were in high-growth sectors, including life and health technology, the low-altitude economy, artificial intelligence (AI), new energy materials and...
How do you measure an AI boom?
Today’s artificial intelligence boom is awash in data showing the rapid progress of AI systems, and hype-filled claims about what the technology can and can’t do.
Five tech leaders make TIME 100's most influential people of 2026
Five major technology leaders have made it onto TIME 100's list of the most influential people of 2026, showing just how important the industry has become, not just for innovation, but also for global politics. The annual list highlights the world’s most influential leaders, artists, and innovators. This year, figures from the technology and digital world stand out for their roles in expanding digital platforms, advancing computing, and navigating challenges tied to the...
Samsung’s 75R95H Ushers In A New World Of LCD TVs
Micro RGB – AKA RGB LED, RGB Mini-LED, True RGB, depending on who you’re buying it from – technology has truly arrived. And Samsung’s debut ‘mainstream’ Micro RGB TV suggests that it’s very much here to stay.
New York’s race-based STEM programs face constitutional challenges
The New York State Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) has been sued for using race-based eligibility rules that discriminate against white and Asian-American students, violating the Constitution's guarantee of equal protection.
All businesses face being targeted by hackers using AI tools doubling in power every four months, Technology Secretary warns
All businesses face being targeted by hackers using AI tools doubling in power every four months, Technology Secretary warnsBy LIZ IVENS Published: 17:43, 18 April 2026 | Updated: 17:43, 18 April 2026 e-mail View comments