Science and technology
Russia is trying to reshape the internet: a leak of documents reveals a large-scale influence campaign
The Russian agency Social Design Agency has developed an ambitious project aimed at creating alternative sources of information to influence Wikipedia and artificial intelligence. A leak of documents...
Earthquakes in the Black Sea: magnitude reached 4.2 off the coast of Crimea
A series of earthquakes with magnitudes of up to 4.2 has been recorded in the Black Sea off the coast of Crimea. The tremors were felt by residents of coastal towns, including Sevastopol and Yalta.
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Secret testing has got out of hand: How the Mythos model got hold of US secrets
Anthropic’s Mythos artificial intelligence model gained access to most of the US National Security Agency’s systems during testing, raising serious concerns among Americans...
The Ministry of Defence is launching TrophyLab to analyse Russian weapons
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has announced the launch of the innovative TrophyLab platform, which will provide international partners with access to Russian weapons technology. This initiative aims to bring together efforts...
Scientists have warned of the dangers of becoming addicted to ChatGPT
A study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has shown that over-reliance on chatbots such as ChatGPT and Claude reduces people’s ability to think critically and spot disinformation....
Ukraine and Sweden are to launch joint production of MAUL combat robots
Ukraine and Sweden have signed a memorandum of strategic partnership for the joint production of the MAUL ground-based robotic system. The document was signed during the Eurosatory international defence exhibition...
Meta is asking the US Congress to grant it immunity from liability for harm caused to children
Meta Platforms is in talks with the US Congress regarding legal immunity from lawsuits relating to harm caused to children via social media platforms, particularly Instagram. This initiative is...
Tim Cook has announced that price rises for the iPhone and Mac are inevitable
It seems the era of stable prices for Apple devices has officially come to an end. The company’s CEO, Tim Cook, has confirmed insiders’ worst fears: Apple is preparing for a major price rise...
The US is launching production of a new generation of combat AI drones
The Pentagon has awarded contracts to Anduril Industries and General Atomics to produce the first semi-autonomous combat aircraft, which will operate in tandem with manned fighter jets. The programme...
SkyFall has unveiled its innovative P1-SUN Long interceptor drone
The Ukrainian company SkyFall unveiled its P1-SUN Long interceptor drone, equipped with an artificial intelligence system, at the Eurosatory 2026 international exhibition in Paris. The device is capable of automatically detecting, tracking and...
Russia has deployed a new jet-powered drone: speed up to 300 km/h
Russian forces have begun deploying a new jet-powered attack drone with a range of up to 100 km and a speed of up to 300 km/h. The drone is equipped with analogue video transmission and...
A rare fresco depicting Jesus Christ without a beard has been discovered in a 3rd-century tomb in Turkey
Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered a rare early Christian depiction of Jesus Christ without a beard. The fresco, dating from the 3rd century, depicts Jesus as the Good Shepherd and has been preserved in...
A DART rocket has been developed in Ukraine for launch from stratospheric balloons
A new missile, the DART, has been developed in Ukraine; it is launched from stratospheric balloons at an altitude of 12–18 km. This approach makes it possible to increase the operational range and reduce the impact...
The end of the TikTok and Instagram era: Britain officially bans social media for teenagers
The UK has announced a ban on children under the age of 16 using social media, which will come into force in spring 2027. The restrictions will apply to the largest platforms, including...
The US has resumed production of armoured vehicles specifically for Ukraine
The American defence company Textron Systems has officially announced the start of production of Mobile Strike Force Vehicles (MSFVs) for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The production line...
Ukrainians are losing millions to AI scammers: how to avoid falling victim
Over the past year, the Ukrainian digital landscape has faced an unprecedented surge in high-tech crime. Whereas telephone scams and phishing used to be associated with crude messages full of grammatical...
