Sci-Tech
Record sea heat threatens Europe’s marine life, scientists warn
Analysis finds extreme sea temperatures ‘virtually impossible’ without human activity
Meta trial that could reshape Facebook, Instagram gets under way
Twenty-nine US states claim that Meta designed the apps to addict young children and teenagers
Blind Egyptian entrepreneur’s AI app helps others ‘see’ the world
The app an be downloaded and inserted into iPhones and Android phones as well as Meta glasses
29 US states take Meta to trial over kids’ online safety
A coalition of US states suing Meta Platforms over claims Facebook and Instagram were designed in ways that harmed young users’ mental health will begin making its case on Tuesday in California federal court
Why a super El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposed
Global forecasters say an El Nino weather pattern is strengthening and could develop into a ‘very strong’ event that boosts temperatures, disrupts rainfall and poses risks to crops the world over
The Milky Way devoured a smaller galaxy about 11.8-billion years ago
Researchers trace stellar clusters near the galactic centre to primordial merger
Cyberbullying hits SA teens’ grades and happiness, new study finds
A Stellenbosch University study finds two-thirds of affluent South African teens were either victims of or engaged in cyberbullying
Cybercab rollout to begin with rides for Tesla employees: report
Tesla has told employees it is gearing up for a public launch of Cybercab, starting with a rollout in Austin, Texas, as soon as this month, the Information reported on Monday, citing people with knowledge of the plans
Teenager arrested in connection with child abuse network
Suspect was arrested in Malmesbury, Western Cape, on charges of accessing, possession, facilitation and downloading child sexual abuse material
From river waste to garden stakes: R250,000 up for grabs for circular economy innovators
Businesses turning waste into valuable products and reshaping how goods are made, sold and used can win the chance to up their game
Stellantis recalls 955,000 vehicles over software issue
Chrysler-parent Stellantis said on Monday it is recalling 955,000 vehicles worldwide because radio software may prevent rear-view cameras from operating properly.
Nestle looks to develop new products to serve users of weight-loss drugs
Nestle executive says rapid rise of weight-loss drugs creates opportunity and the company is using AI and other technologies to develop products for patients
Chile-led team maps Antarctic plant genome in a step towards climate-resilient crops
Researchers aim to adapt extreme survival traits for global agriculture
Amazon reinstates binding arbitration, bars class action lawsuits
Amazon on Friday reinstated binding arbitration for its US customers while also barring them from seeking class action lawsuits, making it more difficult for users to address grievances in court
Late diabetes diagnosis costs lives and leaves families to carry burden: experts
South Africans are dying from diabetes-related complications that could be prevented if the disease is diagnosed and treated earlier, experts have warned















