AI companion Mary is available around the clock and can discuss topics such as history and nature, share stories, answer questions, play memory games or simply listen.

One of the largest lab testing companies in the US has been breached by hackers, and the damage could affect millions of patients.

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected during the second named storm to hit in two days, with gusts of up to 80mph forecast.

Diplomatic organizations in Central Asia have been targeted by a sophisticated new Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) bootkit called BlackX. The activity, which singled out diplomatic entities in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan in early 2026, is suspected to be orchestrated by a China-linked state-sponsored hacking group known as APT41, Kaspersky said in a technical report

Ruby has released versions 4.0.9, 3.4.12, and 3.3.13 to fix three bugs in Onigmo, the regular expression engine built into the language. The bugs lie behind four critical security flaws that GitLab patched over the past month. GitLab found that a specially crafted pattern could corrupt memory while Ruby compiles it, potentially leading to code execution on its own servers. Ruby says any

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven intrusion ecosystem run by affiliates of the INC and The Gentlemen ransomware groups. Central to the operation is an "Autonomous Red Team Kill Chain Framework" referred to as Phantom. The threat actor is assessed to be Russian-speaking and functions both as an intrusion and data-extortion operator, as well as an

Spurred on by the Trump administration’s embrace of psychedelic medicine, researchers are experimenting with new — and not so new — forms of the anesthetic.

Behind closed doors at Anthropic, religious thinkers prayed as they confronted the moral dangers of machines growing ever more powerful.

Beyond melanoma, scientists are studying cancer vaccines for glioblastoma, pancreatic cancer and more.

Scientists at Stanford University in California stumbled on a promising discovery when two coral fragments in the lab — one bleached and one healthy — tipped over in a tank and touched.

“You shouldn’t overbeat scrambled eggs.”

New data have prompted questions about changes in teens’ sexual orientations. But researchers disagree on how much the numbers can really tell us.

The discovery may hint at the roots of human norms around fairness and friendship.

The Welsh government says it is consulting on an "undergrounding-first approach" to electricity lines.

The first-generation Apple foldable may feel awkward, but it’s an intriguing step toward merging phones and tablets into one.

It is due to be the second of two storms to hit Scotland over the weekend, with Storm Austen bringing heavy rain on Friday.

In Ohio, many voters say their frustration about the increase in electricity and fuel prices and the growth of data centers won’t influence whom they vote for.

From your cosy electric blanket to the innocent-looking vacuum cleaner, common household appliances could spark deadly fires.

President Trump said he did not speak to Elon Musk about the tech leader's decision to restrict Starlink access for Ukraine but warned he will do so if access is not restored. "I have not spoken to him," Trump told reporters on the White House South Lawn. "I might have to, but I have not....

The vivo X500 series is expected to focus on photography, video recording and AI-powered productivity.

A cyber crisis is looming as an Anthropic security leader warned that things 'are going to get a lot worse before they get better.'

Satellite images show oil spreading for miles along the coastline, threatening local marine wildlife

The amber Met Office alert for counties Antrim and Londonderry lasts from 21:00 BST on Saturday until 21:00 GMT on Sunday.

The iPhone Duo has finally gone on sale today, with shoppers flocking to get their hands on Apple's first foldable. Photos snapped in London, Bangkok, and Sydney show huge lines outside Apple Stores.

Alex Turner said that as AI systems are becoming increasingly advanced, and scientists struggle to understand their behaviour, the human race is approaching a fork in the road over its future.

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a large-scale campaign that has targeted exposed network edge devices such as Fortinet FortiGate and Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect firewalls. "Artifacts from this investigation also indicate that operators in this campaign have obtained access to numerous organizations worldwide, and have attempted to further compromise some victims,

The UK government has warned households to have three days of essential supplies on hand.

Tech mogul Elon Musk has spent more than $442 million in the midterm elections, after pouring another $76.8 million into his super PAC over the past month, campaign finance filings show. America PAC, which Musk launched during the 2024 elections, received the influx of cash from the SpaceX and Tesla CEO over the course of...

From Barack Obama to Oprah Winfrey, many celebrities exude confidence - even while addressing huge crowds of people. Now, scientists believe they've cracked the secret to their success.

Chinese astronomers discover real-life three-body system unlike Liu Cixin’s fictionChinese astronomers have found a real yet rare three-star system in a recent scientific breakthrough. And the most interesting thing is that it is not like chaotic and doomed fictional worlds portrayed in Liu...