Simple at-home test can predict Alzheimer's risk, says study
An at-home test can help predict a person's risk of getting Alzheimer's, according to a new study.

An at-home test can help predict a person's risk of getting Alzheimer's, according to a new study.

Water UK warns the government that the UK lacks sufficient water for future datacentres, criticizing "fatally flawed" forecasts that exclude their high demand. This threatens AI growth plans, especially in water-stressed regions already facing hosepipe bans.

The Shark Detect XL LA791UKT corded upright vacuum, featuring Duo Clean dual-roller and new Detect surface sensing, excels in cleaning tests on various floor types. It offers a 2.5-litre capacity and versatile attachments, though its weight and cord management present minor drawbacks.

Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have developed an affordable, 3D-printed iron-based flow battery, offering its design free to the global research community. This innovation aims to standardize renewable energy storage research, accelerate net-zero goals, and overcome cost and geopolitical constraints of traditional vanadium batteries.

CuspAI, a Cambridge-based AI startup, secured $450m (£330m) in Series B funding from investors including Jeff Bezos and the UK government, valuing it at $2.6bn. The company aims to develop AI-powered software to discover new materials, reducing research times and reliance on rare metals for chipmakers and other industries.

The Surface Laptop 8 offers snappy performance, long battery life, and a premium feel, but comes with a significant price increase due to high memory and chip costs.

As facial recognition expands in Britain, designers are creating 'adversarial clothing' with patterns to confuse AI, aiming to make privacy a fashion trend. Public concern over surveillance and misuse is rising, with some predicting mainstream adoption or even government bans.