FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 19 | History Defined

Thousands of tooth extractions prevented thanks to sugar tax, say researchers

The soft drinks industry levy may have prevented thousands of children needing to have their teeth pulled out, academics found.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023

Fake news didn't play a big role in NZ's 2023 election – but there was a rise in 'small lies'

The threat of disinformation on social media in the lead-up to New Zealand’s 2023 election loomed large for the Electoral Commission and academics studying fake news.

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2023

‘It’s got to be evocative’ … why has a famous Glasgow bar been built at the RSC?

She cast an armchair as Mr Bennet in a Pride and Prejudice reboot. Now Isobel McArthur’s been let loose on lusty romp The Fair Maid of the West. So is she worried about outraging mothbally academics?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023

Sadiq Khan leads Susan Hall by 50% to 25% among Londoners in race for City Hall

Exclusive poll suggests Sadiq Khan is on course for a 'comfortable victory' in mayoral race, according to academics at Queen Mary University of London’s Mile End Institute

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2023

British biotech races US’s ‘buff billionaires’ for secret of eternal youth

The UK excels at ‘longevity research’. Could it become part of an industry that fascinates the wealthiest people in the world?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023

The good old email

: Email services have been useful for professionals, academics and businessmen. I'd check my emails first thing in the morning and respond to colleagues' requests. WhatsApp messaging has replaced email for many, but fax and Telex were used before. Now, some people keep their email address private. Old email IDs…

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

UK research funding body in row with ministers over free speech and Gaza

Science minister Michelle Donelan requests UKRI cuts links with two members of panel she accuses of promoting extremist views

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023

Australian academics apologise for false AI-generated allegations against big four consultancy firms

Case studies created by Google Bard AI as part of submission to parliamentary inquiry proven to be factually incorrect

The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2023

Watch live: Speakers addres global AI summit at Bletchley Park

Watch live as delegates including international digital ministers, technology sector leaders and top academics arrive at Bletchley Park to discuss the shared risks from emerging artificial intelligence technology on Wednesday 1 November.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

SAD urged to lead joint effort to safeguard Punjab’s interests

CHANDIGARH: Leading intellectuals, writers and academics from across Punjab on Tuesday urged the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) to take the lead in evolving a joint strategy along with other political parties for safeguarding the interests of the state, including that on the SYL canal.

The Times of India · Oct 31, 2023