FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried facing up to 155 years in jail after new fraud charges announced
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faced new fraud charges on Thursday, as prosecutors accused him of cheating thousands of investors out of billions of dollars while...
Cashless society? Not in Switzerland where people will vote on keeping banknotes and coins forever
Swiss citizens will get the chance to try to ensure their economy never becomes cashless, a pressure group said, after collecting enough signatures on Monday...
What is quantum computing and how will quantum computers change the world?
Depending on who you ask, some say that quantum computers could either break the Internet, rendering pretty much every data security protocol obsolete, or allow...
EVs explained: How do electric cars actually work and are they really better than traditional cars?
We've all heard of Elon Musk, the somewhat eccentric, technology-loving businessman. The billionaire has recently made headlines over his ongoing Twitter takeover bid but the...
Inflation explained: What is it, what causes it and how do we deal with it now?
In July, inflation in the eurozone reached an all-time high of 8.9 per cent. That’s four times higher than the same period last year when it...
DeFi explained: What is decentralised finance and could it be a death sentence for banks?
DeFi, short for decentralised finance, is another buzzword that has entered our lexicon, joining the likes of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, NFTs, blockchain and the metaverse.So, what...
Psychobiotics: How eating more fibre and fermented foods can reduce your stress
To begin to understand the link between the gut and the brain, all you have to do is look at the English language, according to...
How harnassing your body clock can make drugs and vaccines more effective
Did you know that the time of day you take medication, get a vaccine, or receive healthcare treatment could have a dramatic effect on its...
‘Quantum computers have their flaws and won’t solve everything. But they’re still revolutionary’
The potential of quantum computing has been hailed as revolutionary, able to change the way everything in our world works by finding solutions exponentially faster...
How putting vulnerable communities first can lead to better urban design
What’s the most important thing when designing an urban space? According to Meriem Chabani, it’s asking the right questions."The first thing we need to take...