Soapbox: How does your personality influence your gaming behavior?

Image: Roy Smoothe / Pexels Soapbox features allow our individual writers and contributors to share their opinions on hot topics and random things they’ve been munching on. Today, Nathan looks at how his analytical mind and love of data influences his downtime… I am the oldest of four brothers. For the past four years, we … Read more

This is how Labour’s general election victory will affect leaders

From fuel tax hikes to fixing millions of potholes and accelerating the petrol ban Our guide to how a Labour government will affect motorists and their money We have a new Labour government and motorists want to know what this means for the future of car ownership and driving costs. What can motorists who take … Read more

‘You have to be there when they talk to you’: How teens influence working parents

Motherly responsibilities have forced Katy Hewin to take a step back in her career at asset manager Janus Henderson. The single mother has not only juggled bath time and weaning with her job as a business manager, but has supported her son through his recent A-levels and her teenage daughter. “I always think, ‘bigger kids, … Read more

The infamous video game leaker admits he pretends to be a Japanese woman for his influence

A hyper-passionate fan base. A notoriously secretive industry. And social media algorithms that encourage people to follow their worst impulses for 15 minutes of fame. It’s a volatile cocktailand one that might explain why a notorious leaker who went by the name Midori, lied about being a Japanese woman, when in fact he was a … Read more

OpenAI expands lobby team to influence regulations

OpenAI is building an international team of lobbyists to influence politicians and regulators to increase their oversight of powerful artificial intelligence. The San Francisco-based startup told the Financial Times that it has expanded the headcount of its Global Affairs team from three to 35 in early 2023. The company aims to build that number to … Read more

Wind from black holes can influence the development of surrounding galaxies

This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! An artist’s impression of a quasar wind (in light blue) being launched from the accretion disk (red-orange) around a supermassive black hole. Credit: NASA/CXC/M. Weiss, Catherine Grier and the SDSS Collaboration × close to An artist’s impression of a quasar … Read more

Primary school teacher fired after conviction for driving under the influence

A primary school teacher said she was “deeply remorseful and deeply ashamed” after being convicted of drink-driving, a professional conduct panel heard. The Teaching Regulation Agency held a meeting this month (May 2024) to decide whether Ms Kay Duffin should be allowed to work in teaching in light of the offence. Ms Duffin, 48, had … Read more

The shape and depth of the ocean floor have a major influence on the way carbon is stored there, research shows

This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! Graphical representation of satellite-recorded bathymetric data of the Western Atlantic Ocean Basin and its ocean floor features. Credit: NOAA’s National Environmental Satellite and Information Service × close to Graphical representation of satellite-recorded bathymetric data of the Western Atlantic Ocean Basin … Read more