Physicists created an electron ‘catapult’ that moves particles at ‘extraordinary’ speed

by rpuser | Mar 22, 2026 | Science

A recent study has unveiled a surprisingly rapid phenomenon in solar materials: molecular vibrations can propel electrons across them in a blistering quadrillionth of a second. This newfound speed dramatically outpaces earlier scientific assumptions, fundamentally...

Ad for AI editing app which said it could ‘remove anything’ banned

by rpuser | Mar 19, 2026 | AI

An advert for a video and image editing tool that implied viewers could digitally remove a woman’s clothing has been banned by the UK advertising regulator. The YouTube ad for PixVideo – AI Video Maker, seen in January, showed a “before” and...

Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

by rpuser | Mar 19, 2026 | AI

The UK government has backtracked on its position on copyright and AI, stating it must take time to “get this right”. Its original position – allowing AI companies to use copyrighted works to train their models with an opt-out option – received...

Computer says no. Are AI interviews making it harder to get a job?

by rpuser | Mar 19, 2026 | AI

For Bhuvana Chilukuri, a third-year business student, the job market is a landscape of “robotic” and “brutal” realities. Despite submitting over 100 applications, she has faced universal rejection in her quest for employment. Here are a few...

MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab seed to signal: Amplifying early-career faculty impact

by rpuser | Mar 19, 2026 | AI

Here are a few paraphrased options, each with a slightly different nuance, while maintaining a journalistic tone: **Option 1 (Focus on Impact):** > The initial stages of a faculty member’s career are crucial for shaping the long-term direction of their research....