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I tested the Huawei MatePad Pro Max, and I wish this iPad Pro-rivaling tablet had the software to match its excellent…

Huawei MatePad Pro Max review: One-minute review The Huawei MatePad Pro Max is the world’s thinnest 13-inch+ tablet, and rivals the 13-inch iPad Pro (2025) and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra for portable power. It’s lighter than both of…

AI helps scientists decipher papyrus scroll burnt in Vesuvius eruption

The scroll was first discovered in the 1750s but was too fragile to open. Using AI, scholars deciphered the full text and discovered a philosophical treaties on ethics and human progress.

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N.I.H. Announces World’s Largest Integrated Health Database

It contains more than half a million people’s genomes, paired with clinical records and wearable tech data. That gives researchers unmatched power to study both diseases and treatments.

Nigeria: Nigeria's Violence Far Worse Than Boko Haram Narrative - - Researcher

[Premium Times] Drawing on a six-year study covering attacks between 2020 and 2025, Mr Vierhout, who spoke in Jos during a peace summit on Monday, said the dominant focus on jihadist groups such as Boko Haram obscures a far deadlier…

Researchers find millions more insect species

Scientists estimate at least between 14 and 30 million insect species, not just six million.

No, EVs haven't overtaken combustion cars in the UK — here's what the latest sales data actually shows

European automotive body suggests sales of electric vehicles are booming Results show annual EV sales in the UK have overtaken petrol cars But plug-in hybrids are propping up the figures New data released by the European Automobile…

Zelenskyy says Ukraine hits Russia’s Dubna satellite site for second time. Why it matters

The Download: AI “coworkers” and stratospheric internet

This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI agents are not your “coworkers” Imagine coming in to work to learn that a new underling will…

Ugreen's new Honkai: Star Rail collab is filled with cute accessories that are perfect for mobile gamers

Ugreen has released a new line of Honkai: Star Rail collab products It includes charging accessories and a little tracker They're all inspired by the character Yao Guang Mobile accessory maker Ugreen has launched a new collection of…

Samsung Messages is shutting down in July: here are 5 things you need to do

Samsung Messages is shutting down for US users in July Google Messages is the suggested alternative, but there are other options You should switch to a new app before the shutdown date to ensure you keep your chat history If you’re a…

How a study by Indian researchers is rethinking folk music