Campaign groups warn that the soaring electricity demand from new AI data centres could drive up the UK’s carbon emissions.

Millions of people are turning to AI chatbot companions for comfort, mental support and even romance. But evidence that simulated relationships can be highly addictive and harmful has governments and regulators on the back foot. Is it time to shield society from the impacts?

Humanity is closer to catastrophe than ever amid rising nuclear tensions, AI risks, biological security concerns and the worsening climate crisis, according to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

The UK is losing more jobs to AI and at a faster rate than its international peers, according to research by Morgan Stanley.

Up to three million low-skilled UK jobs could disappear by 2035 as automation and AI grow, according to a new report from the Na

Uber Eats will start autonomous deliveries in the UK next month after signing a deal with robotics company Starship Technologies

Humanoid robots are having a moment – lots of companies are being founded, venture capital is flowing and the public is captivat

Amazon has introduced its first robot with a sense of touch that it says heralds a ‘fundamental leap forward in robotics’.

Dubai is set to see a 12‑skyscraper development added to its skyline following the announcement of the ‘world’s first’ Mercedes‑Benz-branded masterplanned community.

Honda has unveiled a solar-powered towable travel trailer designed to be lightweight so it can be attached to the back of compac

Car maker Nissan has reported a £888m pre-tax loss in its UK operations, largely driven by asset devaluation.

Can driverless cars capture the hearts of motorsports fans? They have made a good start.

BMW Group, Solid Power and SAMSUNG SDI have agreed to collaborate on advancing ASSB technology.

BMW Group’s Battery Cell Competence Centre (BCCC) in Munich, Germany, and the University of Zagreb’s Regional Centre of Excellence for Robotic Technology (CRTA) in Croatia are collaborating to advance the production of battery cells with the help of AI.

BMW and Toyota have signed an agreement that will see both companies working together on the development of hydrogen fuel cells system and the improvement of infrastructure for hydrogen-powered vehicles.

On the roof of BMW Group’s Oxford plant is a prototype bladeless wind energy solution that is harnessing wind power to produce clean energy.

The European Commission has approved €623m to support the establishment of two new German semiconductor manufacturing facilities, aiming to reduce Europe’s reliance on global chip suppliers.

A HAP-alpha solar aircraft has successfully completed full system tests at a German test centre, marking a major milestone ahead of its first flight trials in 2026.

A direct train service going from London to several major German cities is being planned for launch in the early 2030s with Euro

Wind turbine rotor blades made from renewable natural fibres could provide a sustainable alternative to costly and environmentally harmful composite materials, according to a German research team.

A series of regular chats with a humanoid robot has been shown to provide emotional support for informal caregivers, a University of Cambridge study has found.

Following the recent ‘retirement’ of the hydraulic-powered Atlas, Boston Dynamics unveils an all-new electric version of its humanoid robot.

One in five existing jobs in Britain are likely to be displaced by 2030 as a result of automation and globalisation, amounting to 3.6m jobs in total, according to a new report from think tank Centre for Cities.

Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, is backing a new startup that is seeking to develop smart devices to be implanted in the human brain, pursuing one of the most sci-fi inspired ideas the world has ever heard of.

Major plastic packaging producers such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Mars and Nestlé are expected to miss targets to make their packaging more sustainable by 2025, according to a report.

A Los Angeles startup company is aiming to produce essential new space hardware, such as rockets and accompanying launch materials, as well as other industries' manufacturing demands, using its enlarged 3D printer.

The UK’s economic downturn has worsened in October, with growth in the private sector slowing to a 21-month low, according to new figures.

Japanese and Australian researchers have concluded the number of premature deaths worldwide caused by consumption in G20 nations.

If you’re an engineer, you know the challenge: designing complex systems is only half the battle. Getting the parts made with precision, speed, and consistency is where the real puzzle begins. That’s exactly the problem Xometry solves.

Hyundai Motor Group is planning to integrate humanoid robots into its manufacturing plants in a bid to improve efficiency and reduce the number of ‘hazardous’ tasks undertaken by human operators.

An autonomous underwater robot has completed a 300km journey beneath East Antarctic ice, delivering the first-ever data on ocean conditions and ice shelf melting.

Autonomous robotics and unmanned systems are reshaping law enforcement across Europe, says a new report from Europol.

Campaign groups warn that the soaring electricity demand from new AI data centres could drive up the UK’s carbon emissions.

A Chinese smartphone firm has unveiled a ‘Robot Phone’ sporting a camera module that extends from the device on a gimbal

Electric vehicle batteries are expected to degrade faster in the future as global temperatures increase, but research has found that gains to battery performance in recent years will more than offset this effect.

A third trial to inspect and retrieve a small amount of radioactive debris from Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has been

Campaign groups warn that the soaring electricity demand from new AI data centres could drive up the UK’s carbon emissions.

A third trial to inspect and retrieve a small amount of radioactive debris from Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has been

Higher load factors and less premium-class seating could make air travel far more efficient, according to a University of Oxford study.

The UK government has proposed new plans requiring tech platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours, or f