Geoffrey Hinton, a British-Canadian scientist who warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could wipe out humanity, has won this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics. Prof Hinton, 76, who is often referred to as the “godfather of AI”, shares the honour with John Hopfield, of Princeton University. Although his work laid theContinue Reading
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Cafe bar business Loungers has said it is on track to open another 18 venuesContinue Reading
Sue Gray quits: Defence secretary says Labour cabinet is ‘most unified’ he’s ever served in Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Today marks a critical day in the race to replace Rishi Sunak asContinue Reading
Express Sport keeps you up to date with all the latest F1 news.Continue Reading
Gains made in human life expectancy in recent decades are slowing down despite frequent breakthroughs in medicine, according to a new study. Human life expectancy nearly doubled over the 20th century thanks to healthier diets, medical advances and other quality-of-life improvements. But it has risen only six and a halfContinue Reading
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Joel Kinnaman has shared an odd response after being asked about a “ridiculous” rumour surroundingContinue Reading
Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Raw milk is making a comeback.Continue Reading
Boris Johnnson has denied mocking the public for obeying lockdown rules “like a religion” in his new memoir, which saw him question why people “so avidly craved” restrictions. Speaking to Sky News, Mr Johnson said he “totally rejects” the claim he was expressing disdain for members of the public whoContinue Reading
Action has already begun in China due to the seven-hour time difference, meaning it’s already mid-afternoon in the Far East. No drama for Kyren Wilson, who takes an early lead in his nine-frame tie against the world no.29 Xiao Guodong. Jamie Clarke 0-2 Wu Yize Jackson Page 0-0 Long ZehuangContinue Reading
A 2,800-year-old Siberian burial mound containing 18 sacrificed horses appears to resemble those of the Scythians, suggesting that horseriding Steppe culture originated farther to the east. The nomadic Scythians of the Eurasian Steppes did not build settlements and were famous for their horse-focused culture and distinctive art depicting animals inContinue Reading
