Innovation

If finding time for exercise feels impossible, science has encouraging news: you don't need to become a gym fanatic to dramatically improve your heart health. New research reveals that just two hours of moderate exercise per week —roughly 20 minutes daily—can slash your risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 20% , particularly if you're starting from a sedentary lifestyle. The findings challenge the notion that meaningful health improvements require grueling workout regimens

Imagine having a personal health advisor that never sleeps, remembers every detail of your medical history, and can analyze years of health data in seconds to answer your wellness questions—all through a simple chat interface on your phone. OpenAI , the company behind the viral ChatGPT chatbot, has just launched ChatGPT Health  in the United States, a groundbreaking feature that allows users to upload their medical records and fitness data for personalized health guidance. Th

A powerful artificial intelligence tool is creating a digital nightmare for women across social media, and campaigners say the UK government's failure to enforce promised protections has left victims exposed to abuse. Grok , the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI and integrated into the social platform X (formerly Twitter), has become the center of a growing controversy after users discovered they could use it to digitally remove clothing from photographs and cre

Hyundai Motor Group  is preparing to introduce humanoid robots into its global manufacturing facilities starting in 2028, joining a competitive race among major companies to integrate advanced robotics into industrial operations. The South Korean automotive giant showcased Atlas , a cutting-edge humanoid robot developed by Boston Dynamics , at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)  in Las Vegas on Monday, signaling a major shift in how cars will be built in the future. Atlas re

Nvidia , the world's leading chip-maker and most valuable publicly traded company, has launched a groundbreaking technology platform designed to give self-driving cars the ability to "think" and reason through complex driving scenarios. The announcement, made at the annual CES technology conference  in Las Vegas, marks a significant shift for the company as it moves beyond powering AI software like ChatGPT to embedding artificial intelligence into physical products like auton

Netflix has been forced to pull a popular Chinese romantic drama from its Vietnam platform after authorities in Hanoi demanded its removal over scenes featuring a controversial map claiming disputed territories in the South China Sea. The streaming giant complied with Vietnam's 24-hour ultimatum  to remove "Shine On Me," a 27-episode series that had been ranking among the platform's Top 10 shows in multiple Asian markets before the ban. The dispute centers on images appearing

Global food giant Nestle has launched an urgent worldwide recall of several batches of its baby formula products after discovering they may contain a dangerous toxin that causes severe food poisoning. The Swiss-based company announced the precautionary measure affecting its SMA, Guigoz, Nidal, Beba, and Alfamino infant formula brands sold across Europe and other markets. The contaminated batches potentially contain cereulide, a harmful toxin that can trigger rapid-onset vomit

A deadly winter storm has brought parts of Europe to a grinding halt, claiming at least six lives and leaving thousands of travelers stranded as hundreds of flights were cancelled across the continent. The severe weather system, which dumped unprecedented amounts of snow and created treacherous icy conditions, has wreaked havoc from France to the Balkans, forcing authorities to issue urgent travel warnings and cancel essential services. France has been hit hardest by the dead

In a seismic shift that signals the changing face of the global automotive industry, China's BYD has dethroned Elon Musk's Tesla as the world's top electric vehicle seller—marking the first time a Chinese manufacturer has claimed the EV throne on the global stage. BYD , the Shenzhen-based electric vehicle powerhouse, sold more than 2.25 million battery-powered cars  in 2025, representing a 28% surge  from the previous year. Meanwhile, Tesla  is expected to report approximatel

A disturbing trend has emerged on social media where Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok  is being used to digitally manipulate women's images without consent, creating sexualized content that victims describe as deeply violating and dehumanizing. The BBC has documented multiple cases of users requesting the AI tool to digitally remove clothing from women's photographs or place them in sexually explicit scenarios—all without the subjects' knowledge or permission. The revelations high

Japan is confronting an unprecedented challenge that mirrors a future many nations will face: caring for millions living with dementia in a rapidly aging society. But in true innovative fashion, the world's third-largest economy is pioneering breakthrough technology solutions that could reshape elderly care globally—including in African nations where populations are also aging. The scale of the crisis is staggering. Last year alone, more than 18,000 older people living with d

When the earth shook violently beneath Ecuador in 2016, entire city blocks turned into rubble — but some homes built from bamboo stood tall. While concrete walls cracked and collapsed, these light, flexible structures swayed gently and survived. To many, it seemed like a miracle. But for engineers and local builders, it was simply the science of bamboo — the wood that bends but never breaks. A Natural Defender Against Disaster In the coastal city of Manta, the earthquake redu