Google Rolls Out Beta Real-Time Headphone Translation
Google’s new beta Live Translate streams real-time headphone translations in 70+ languages on Android in the US, Mexico and India. iOS and more regions arrive in 2026.
Tech&Sci
Explore AI, space exploration, health tech, and cutting-edge innovations from G20 nations.
Read More
OpenAI Flags ‘High’ Cybersecurity Risks in Next-Gen AI Models
OpenAI warns its next-generation AI models could pose “high” cybersecurity risks, from zero-day exploits to industrial intrusion, and unveils defenses like access controls and a new advisory council.
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s Takes Effect Today
Australia’s groundbreaking social media ban for under-16s takes effect today, sparking debates on online safety, youth protection and global digital policy.
Cold Wave to Sweep the Chinese Mainland with Snow, Freezing Temperatures and Gales
A major cold wave will sweep the Chinese mainland from Dec 10-13, with 12-14°C temperature drops, snow and gales expected. Authorities warn of slippery roads and greenhouse risks.
China Emerges as Hub in Global Scientific Collaboration
Clarivate–Nature analysis shows a major shift in global scientific collaboration, with the Chinese mainland emerging as a central hub amid expanding research capacity and partnerships.
Strong 7.5 Quake Halts Fukushima Wastewater Discharge
A 7.5-magnitude quake rocked northeastern Japan late Monday, leading authorities to pause Fukushima Daiichi’s nuclear wastewater discharge as safety checks kick in.
Hidden Power of Fungi: Nature’s Underground Network
Explore the hidden power of fungi: a vital underground network that recycles nutrients, stores carbon and could hold the key to forest conservation and climate solutions.
Max Tegmark Warns of AI Superintelligence Threat After Lisbon Web Summit
MIT physicist Max Tegmark warned at November’s Lisbon Web Summit that AI could surpass human intelligence without safety checks, urging governments to adopt strict testing standards.
Inside the Underground Moon Mission Training Tomorrow’s Astronauts
Nine student volunteers undertake the 5th Asclepios analog moon mission in Switzerland’s Sasso San Gottardo fortress, simulating lunar lava tunnels to train tomorrow’s astronauts.
The Long Road to Ending AIDS: Where Do We Stand in 2025?
On World AIDS Day 2025, we reflect on decades of progressfrom HAART to PrEPand the challenges that remain in the global fight to end AIDS.