Researchers at the University of Liverpool have designed a microscopic particle accelerator using carbon nanotubes and laser light. This proof-of-concept could revolutionize access to synchrotron technology that currently requires massive facilities. The technology exists only in simulations for now
A recent survey of over 1,000 workers shows companies are botching layoff communications badly. Most employees learn about cuts through rumors before official announcements, destroying trust in management and company culture.
Tech giants are making grand promises about AI reaching superintelligence levels, but government insiders have a different perspective. Fast Company spoke with multiple DC veterans who shared surprisingly candid takes on what’s real versus what’s pure hype in the AI landscape.
The developers behind Godfall have revealed their next project: Armatus, a third-person roguelite shooter set in a devastated version of Paris. The game is scheduled for release in 2026 across Xbox Series, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Google announced Nano Banana Pro, its new state-of-the-art image generation and editing model built on Gemini 3 Pro. The model is rolling out today across Google’s ecosystem including Gemini app, Workspace, and developer platforms with higher quotas for paying subscribers.
The UK dominates European spinout value creation with Oxford and Cambridge leading the charge. But American buyers are capturing most of the exit value, highlighting Europe’s late-stage funding gaps.
Uber Eats is teaming up with Starship Technologies to deploy sidewalk delivery robots in the UK. The service will launch in Leeds and Sheffield this December before expanding to other markets. This marks Uber’s latest move into autonomous delivery partnerships.
Middle market companies have long struggled with patchwork bank connectivity that creates operational inefficiencies. Now APIs are transforming treasury management from static file exchanges to dynamic real-time services. The shift promises to turn finance from reactive reporting into proactive stra
Scientists have created a microwave technique that focuses heat precisely where chemical reactions occur, achieving 4.5 times higher energy efficiency. The method could transform how we convert CO2 into fuel and recycle plastics. Scaling from lab to industry remains the next big challenge.
Last year’s massive solar storm didn’t just create pretty auroras – it dramatically squeezed Earth’s protective plasmasphere. The shield that blocks deadly cosmic radiation contracted to one-fifth its normal size in just nine hours. Recovery took four days, much longer than typical solar storms.
