The most detailed map of the brain ever seen: Stunning simulation details 10 MILLION neurons across 86 interconnected regions
The stunning simulation created with Japan's ultra-fast supercomputer, represents almost 10 million neurons, 26 billion synapses and 86 interconnected brain regions.
Dick Van Dyke's secret to a long life? The biggest age gap marriage in Hollywood! How actor, 99, and his wife, 54, are keeping their love alive ahead of his 100th birthday
Within six years of meeting, Dick and Arlene got married, opening up Hollywood's biggest age gap as the 86-year-old and 40-year-old tied the knot in 2012. They are still going strong 13 years on.
Moment postman puffs on a 'drugs pipe' in his Royal Mail van before delivering a parcel
Footage from October 30 shows the brazen worker inhale the substance in the comfort of his Royal Mail vehicle.
Why breathing exercises could be the answer to controlling ADHD symptoms, say experts
When a doctor gave Steve Whiteley stimulant drugs, after he'd struggled for years with undiagnosed ADHD, he thought he had finally found the answer to his problems.
Sadiq Khan eyes up £200MILLION windfall as Rachel Reeves prepares to approve 'tourist tax' in Budget - dealing another hammer blow to struggling hospitality industry
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to give the go-ahead for mayors in England to impose the charges, adding costs to stays at hotels and bed and breakfasts.
Barclays makes big cuts to mortgage rates as lenders try to stave off Budget property slump
The lender has cut rates on five-year fixes across all deposit sizes, as banks compete to gain new borrowers in a sluggish housing market.
Eurofiber admits crooks swiped data from French unit after cyberattack
Regulator reports suggest telco was extorted, but company remains coy as to whether it paid
French telco Eurofiber says cybercriminals swiped company data during an attack last week that also affected some internal systems.…
Nigerian gunmen abduct 'dozens' of girls from boarding school after killing deputy head teacher in chilling echo of Chibok kidnappings
The assailants attacked the Maga Comprehensive Girls' Secondary School in Kebbi state, at around 1am on Monday morning. Pictured: Boko Haram with the Nigerian schoolgirls they kidnapped in 2014.
Homeless Countryfile star 'forced to live out of a car for nine months' - and lie to local villagers to avoid suspicion
The cameraman, 35, has been living in the remote Scottish Highlands for the past 17 years.
Moment Christmas market security fights with man on a bike in festive bust-up in Manchester
Dramatic footage shows the Showsec security officer questioning the man who appeared to have been cycling through the markets at Piccadilly Gardens.
'Ex-boyfriend', 18, accused of murdering schoolgirl who was stabbed to death in her own bedroom appears in court
Cameron Cheng, 18, appeared before Newport Magistrates' Court charged with killing Lainie Williams.
Gained weight? Blame climate change! Higher CO2 levels are making our food more calorific and less nutritious, study finds
If you've piled on the pounds recently, a surprising factor could be to blame - climate change.
How Should the Linux Kernel Handle AI-Generated Contributions?
Linux kernel maintainers "are grappling with how to integrate AI-generated contributions without compromising the project's integrity," reports WebProNews:
The latest push comes from a proposal by Sasha Levin, a prominent kernel developer at NVIDIA, who has outlined guidelines for tool-generated submissions. Posted to the kernel mailing list, these guidelines aim to standardize how AI-assisted patches are handled. According to Phoronix, the v3 iteration of the proposal [posted by Intel engineer Dave Hansen] emphasizes transparency and accountability, requiring developers to disclose AI involvement in their contributions. This move reflects broader industry concerns about the quality and copyright implications of machine-generated code.
Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, has weighed in on the debate, advocating for treating AI tools no differently than traditional coding aids. As reported by heise online, Torvalds sees no need for special copyright treatment for AI contributions, stating that they should be viewed as extensions of the developer's work. This perspective aligns with the kernel's pragmatic approach to innovation. The proposal, initially put forward by Levin in July 2025, includes a 'Co-developed-by' tag for AI-assisted patches, ensuring credit and traceability. OSTechNix details how tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude are specifically addressed, with configurations to guide their use in kernel development... ZDNET warns that without official policy, AI could 'creep' into the kernel and cause chaos...
The New Stack provides insight into how AI is already assisting kernel maintainers with mundane tasks. According to The New Stack, large language models (LLMs) are being used like 'novice interns' for drudgery work, freeing up experienced developers for complex problems... The Linux kernel's approach could set precedents for other open-source projects. With AI integration accelerating, projects like those in the Linux Foundation are watching closely... Recent kernel releases, such as 6.17.7, include performance improvements that indirectly support AI applications, as noted in Linux Compatible.
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'World's best airline' to roll out FREE ultra-fast Wi-Fi across its fleet
The 'world's best airline;' is upgrading its entire fleet with ultra-fast Starlink Wi-Fi starting this month - making it the world's largest international airline to offer the service across its network.
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was described as a 'tiresome little s**t' as a child while Princess Diana was critical of him being 'very, very noisy'
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What it really means when your teenager says they're in 'Group 7' - as parents beg for answers
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Shocking moment hooded thief RAMS vehicle into computer shop before making off with £40k in goods
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There's nothing more ageing than the wrong gilet. These are the styles that add decades - and the only ones that stylish women should wear, by fashion guru SHANE WATSON
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Palantir plots NHS skills drive for its controversial data platform
Partnership with UK-based 'AI upskilling platform' aims to boost software's usage
Palantir is working with "AI upskilling platform" Multiverse to provide an apprenticeship program specific to its Federated Data Platform (FDP), the NHS analytics system being run under a controversial contract.…
Best wash bags for travel: I tested 12 toiletry bags to find the best for weekends away, long stays and camping trips
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