Study finds sixth mass extinction accelerating at unprecedented rate

Back in 2015 scientists published a paper outlining what they perceived as a sixth mass extinction event. Researchers have now provided an update in the form of a new study that has found the rate of extinctions is increasing at an unprecedented rate.

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BAE Systems adapts rocket to provide soldiers with their own air support

BAE Systems has successfully tested a ground-based version of its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rocket, which is designed to allow ground combat units to engage distant targets without air support.

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48% of employees are less likely to follow safe data practices when working from home

According to a Tessian survey, data protection concerns go out the window for remote employees. A new report from cybersecurity firm Tessian found that the move to working from home…

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Fighting fire with AI: Using deep-learning to help predict wildfires in the US

Predicting wildfires is a tricky business. A new artificial intelligence model could help fire agencies allocate resources to mitigate wildfire risks across the West. In recent years, wildfires have scorched…

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New 9mobile CEO ‘ready for telecoms competition’

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Alan Sinfield, who was today named the new 9mobile CEO, says he is ready to reposition the number four mobile phone company for Nigeria’s competitive telecoms industry. Alhaji Ado Bayero, Chairman of 9mobile announced today in a statement made available to Technology Times that Sinfield takes over as substantive CEO from Stephane Beuvelet, who has […]

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