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South Korea Accelerates Solar Villages Amid Iran Crisis to Boost Renewables

South Korea accelerates its solar village program and renewables funding amid the Iran crisis, aiming to reduce fossil fuel dependency and boost clean energy despite grid and supply chain challenges.

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Floating solar panels on the sea in Goheung, South Korea,

Households May Receive Free Electricity for Using Appliances on Sunny Weekends

Households and businesses in Britain could receive free or cheaper electricity for using appliances during periods of excess supply, such as sunny weekends, under NESO's updated Demand Flexibility Service approved by Ofgem.

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Getty Images A woman wearing a white sleeveless top smiles as she hangs out a laundry on the washing line outside.

Europe’s Quantum Computing Race: Can France Lead the Future of Tech?

France’s Alice & Bob leads Europe’s quantum computing efforts with innovative cat qubits, aiming to revolutionize computing power and industries like medicine. Despite challenges, strong physics education and government support position Europe to compete globally.

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Alice & Bob A technician works on part of the Alice and Bob quantum computer. It looks like a large chandelier.

Cambridge Students Inspired by Artemis II Aim to Launch Europe's First Space Rocket

Inspired by NASA's Artemis II mission, Cambridge University students aim to become Europe's first to launch a rocket beyond the Kármán line within two years, advancing their ambitious spaceflight projects despite pandemic delays.

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TOM JACKSON/BBC Elisabeth Rakozy and Ben Sutcliffe smiling at the camera in front of Trinity College, Cambridge. They are both wearing Cambridge University Space Flight jumpers.

Construction Starts on Historic Wylfa Nuclear Power Station in Wales

The UK government has begun work on a new nuclear power station at Wylfa, Anglesey, partnering with Rolls-Royce to build three small modular reactors. The project aims to create thousands of jobs and supply low-carbon power to around 3 million homes for over 60 years.

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Reuters A defunct Wylfa power station in the background with a dog walker seen near a coastline.

Anthropic’s Claude Mythos AI Raises Cybersecurity Concerns Worldwide

Anthropic’s new AI, Claude Mythos, reveals critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities, raising alarms amid political tensions and highlighting urgent risks to global digital infrastructure.

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Mystic picture of hacker with computer at dark room seen through a broken mirror

Welsh Laser Firm Celebrates Role in Historic Artemis II Lunar Mission

Welsh laser firm Spectrum Technologies played a key role in the Artemis II lunar mission by marking wiring inside the Orion capsule, marking a milestone for Wales' growing space industry.

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The Rise of Dog TV: Are Dogs Really Watching and Benefiting?

Dog TV channels have surged as owners seek to comfort pets left alone. While research on dogs' engagement with TV is mixed, some experts and studies suggest such content can reduce stress and provide mental stimulation.

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Luca Carano Luca Carano sledging down a snowy hill with his dog

New Space Mission to Capture Images of Earth's Magnetic Bubble

A new space mission led by UK scientists will orbit above the North Pole to image Earth's magnetic bubble and improve space weather predictions.

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UCL A large, white container on the back of a lorry. It is inside a ship's cargo hold and is surrounded by workers in high-visibility clothing.

Turkey Leads EU in Battery Storage Capacity Amid Fossil Fuel Challenges

Turkey has approved over 33GW of battery storage since 2022, outpacing EU countries like Germany and Italy, signaling a major shift in clean energy investment amid fossil fuel challenges.

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A man carrying a solar panel between banks of panels

Scientists Create Gene-Edited Wheat to Reduce Carcinogens in Toasted Bread

Scientists at Rothamsted Research developed Crispr-edited wheat that significantly reduces free asparagine, lowering acrylamide in toasted bread and biscuits without affecting yields, offering safer food options amid evolving regulations.

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Nine slices of bread toasted and burned to different degrees, from white to blackened.

OpenAI Proposes Four-Day Workweek Trials to Address AI Workplace Impact

OpenAI urges companies to trial four-day workweeks and enhance worker benefits as AI advances reshape jobs and society, highlighting both opportunities and challenges.

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