More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia

BBC - Sep 23, 2026

More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers.

Read full article

MORE NEWS

US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship'

Sep 23, 2026

US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship'

Under the draft laws, tech firms face fines if they do not give users the option to switch off algorithms.

US Treasury secretary could take on AI czar role, source says

Sep 23, 2026

US Treasury secretary could take on AI czar role, source says

USA-TREASURY-BESSENT-AI:US Treasury secretary could take on AI czar role, source says

Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres?

Sep 22, 2026

Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres?

To save power and add capacity, data centres are switching from copper wires to tech using light.

India is producing more green energy - but wasting a lot of it

Sep 22, 2026

India is producing more green energy - but wasting a lot of it

India has rapidly decarbonised electricity generation, but its gains are tempered by transmission shortages.

Judge Dismisses Unusual Climate Suit Claiming Oil Giants Broke Antitrust Law

Sep 22, 2026

Judge Dismisses Unusual Climate Suit Claiming Oil Giants Broke Antitrust Law

The lawsuit, filed by Michigan, claimed oil companies colluded to obstruct solar power and to misrepresent climate risks, making energy costlier.

As Trump and Xi talk, China surges ahead with its AI ambitions

Sep 22, 2026

As Trump and Xi talk, China surges ahead with its AI ambitions

The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, where Beijing's AI infrastructure is progressing at "China speed", says one worker.

Rare look at the remote engine rooms powering China's AI ambitions

Sep 22, 2026

Rare look at the remote engine rooms powering China's AI ambitions

The BBC is in Inner Mongolia where dozen of Chinese data centres are being constructed, as the country aims to lead the world in artificial intelligence.

French government scales up targeted fuel price relief

Sep 22, 2026

French government scales up targeted fuel price relief

Under pressure to help businesses and workers cope with soaring fuel prices, the French government has announced it will expand targeted energy relief for those most affected.  The new measures will cost €450 million, bringing the total so far to €1.4 billion. Meanwhile, as French president Emmanuel Macron calls for allowing more biofuels to be added to diesel, we speak with an expert on the potential environmental impact of a rapid ramp-up in biofuel use.

The A.I. Party House Where Networking Has a Dark Side

Sep 22, 2026

The A.I. Party House Where Networking Has a Dark Side

Group tech houses have proliferated across the San Francisco Bay Area in the artificial intelligence boom. One of the most prominent has also racked up an extensive police record.

Microsoft to give DARPA hands-on access to quantum system at new Maryland site

Sep 22, 2026

Microsoft to give DARPA hands-on access to quantum system at new Maryland site

MICROSOFT-QUANTUM/ (PIX):Microsoft to give DARPA hands-on access to quantum system at new Maryland site

Tech Life

Sep 22, 2026

Tech Life

China is competing with the United States and other nations to develop AI.

The telltale sign that exposes a narcissistic woman, according to new study

Sep 22, 2026

The telltale sign that exposes a narcissistic woman, according to new study

A narcissistic woman may be harder to spot than many people realize. But a new study has found that how a woman handles betrayal can reveal hidden personality traits.

RECOMMENDED

Science Thread

Science Thread delivers quality and fascinating science and technology content that matters on a daily basis and makes it go viral.

ABOUT US
Sign Up

Copyright © 2015 - 2026 Science Thread. All Rights Reserved.