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Europe AI startup co-founder warns region cannot afford to rely on US for Superintelligence

Europe faces a critical need to develop its own superintelligence. Mistral AI's chief scientist warns against relying on American tech giants for future AI advancements. This push for independence is driven by geopolitical shifts. Mistral…

Accounts linked to EU-sanctioned figures displayed monetisation tools after sanctions, report finds

Researchers from the Dutch non-profit WHAT TO FIX found monetisation tools were still active on social media accounts linked to three individuals sanctioned by the EU over pro-Russian interference activities. Several accounts have since…

Return of the Moa: The audacious science of bringing back a 3-meter bird

A Texas-based firm, Colossal Biosciences, claims a breakthrough in de-extinction, developing an artificial eggshell system to potentially resurrect the extinct moa. While scientists express skepticism due to a lack of peer-reviewed data…

New forest certification to boost Bhutan’s timber value

On 26th May 2026, the Department of Forest and Park Services (DoFPS) in collaboration with the Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) hosted an inception workshop on a pilot forest certification initiative with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), a…

Thimphu drainage works designed for climate resilience, says government

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) has defended the ongoing stormwater and roadside drainage improvement works in Thimphu Thromde, stating that the interventions are based on detailed master planning and climate-resilient…

Migration as a Climate Adaptation Strategy in Bhutan?

Bhutanese society has always been mobile, with people moving, for shorter and longer periods, for trade and livelihoods, pastoralism, pilgrimage, and other reasons. However, what is different today is the growing influence of climate…

Trudeau's climate policy architects gather as Carney changes course

Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his former climate change cabinet ministers — Catherine McKenna, Jonathan Wilkinson and Steven Guilbeault — on Wednesday were at the Rideau Club, a private social club near Parliament Hill.

Argao's Romulo Davide among Asia's top 100 scientists

A Cebuano is among six Filipino scientists and innovators included in Asia Scientist Magazine’s Asia Scientist 100 list for 2026.... Keep on reading: Argao's Romulo Davide among Asia's top 100 scientists

Scientists identify giant ‘T-Rex of the sea’ which ruled ancient oceans 80 million years ago

Pakistanis who made it to Forbes '30 Under 30' Asia list

This year’s Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list recognises seven Pakistanis for their contributions in various fields, ranging from technology to media. Forbes describes them as “changemakers in 10 categories who are transforming their…

The Centre for Public Accountability (CPA) says the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has made progress in…

The Centre for Public Accountability (CPA) says the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has made progress in strengthening transparency, accountability and integrity in Nigeria’s public procurement system. The commendation was contained in…

Clean energy saved EU €51 billion in 2025 by cutting fossil fuel imports - as solar leads the way

Investing in renewables has also ensured greater energy security at a moment when the war on Iran is destabilising supplies and forcing up costs.