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Available for over a yearThe transition from petrol to electric cars is well underway. But why are most aircraft in the skies still burning jet fuel? We look at new developments in electric aviation. Also this week: keeping children safe online – a leading international child charity talks to Tech Life. Presenter: Shiona McCallum Producer: Tom Quinn (Photo: An all-electric CX300 aircraft from BETA Technologies takes part in a demonstration flight in Scotland. It is a small white aircraft, flying at low altitude. The propeller can be seen at the rear of the fuselage. Credit: Loganair/BETA Technologies)Programme WebsiteShow less

Until nearly the end of the twentieth century, most papers indexed in the Science Citation Index — a database of scientific papers — were written by researchers from Europe and North America. In keeping with the usual naming conventions on those continents, the index puts the given name first and the family name last. Journals, databases and citation styles are built around that norm, and scientists in the rest of the world have had to adapt.But science has changed. Today, at least one-third of scientific output comes from Asia. Researchers from China, India, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Indonesia are…

The Maryland Terrapins alum returns home to the DMV to join QB Jayden Daniels and WR Terry McLaurin Aug 5, 2026 at 2:17 pm ET • 1 min read The Washington Commanders now have the high-level No. 2 wide receiver Pro Bowl quarterback Jayden Daniels and two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Terry McLaurin have been searching for: four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs. He is set to sign with the Commanders, per an ESPN report. The reported terms are a one-year deal worth up to $12 million, according to ESPN.Diggs, who was released by the New England Patriots before free agency…

By Enitan Abdultawab Media personality Daddy Freeze has weighed in on the controversy surrounding TikToker Peller’s claim that he was sprayed with fake dollar notes at his wedding, suggesting that celebrities and Nollywood actors are more likely to be responsible than wealthy guests. Peller recently revealed that a large portion of the dollar bills sprayed on him during his lavish wedding to Jarvis turned out to be counterfeit. According to the content creator, he only discovered the issue when he attempted to deposit the money at a bank. Reacting during a recent livestream, Daddy Freeze dismissed speculation that billionaires who…

When it comes to something as earth-shatteringly important as coffee, everyone has an opinion. Some crave a single perfect shot of espresso, while others seek the milkiest latte; some love Starbucks and others, well, don’t. That’s why the idea of there being a single best coffee machine is fanciful – everyone’s idea of the perfect coffee couldn’t be more different.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.As a selfless service to coffee drinkers everywhere, I’ve spent the past two years researching and trialling coffee machines to produce a shortlist…

Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return home by year-end, even though she faces a death sentence.“They may put me in a cell. They may kill me. Anything may happen, but still I have to go,” said the 78-year-old, speaking two years after a student-led uprising toppled her government.Hasina, who has lived under tight security in India since fleeing Dhaka, said on Wednesday she would return in December – Bangladesh’s “month of victory”, marking the defeat of Pakistani forces in the 1971 war of independence.“Whatever fate awaits me, I will return to my people,” the former Awami…

The Federal Government has assured public servants that payment of outstanding wage awards will be made before the middle of August. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Efe Ovuakporie, head of information and public relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance. According to the statement, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, gave the assurance during a meeting with labour leaders led by the National President of the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council (JPSNC), Trade Side, Kabiru Minjibir. Mr Oyedele said the government had already begun addressing several labour…

Nigeria’s first comprehensive framework for taxing cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets is facing pushback from industry stakeholders, who argue that a new 1.5 percent stamp duty and stricter compliance requirements could increase the cost of trading and drive users away from regulated platforms.The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) on Monday released the Guidelines on the Taxation of Virtual Assets, setting out how cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), decentralised finance (DeFi) activities, and other digital assets will be taxed under the Nigeria Tax Act and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, both enacted in 2025.   While stakeholders described the framework as one…

The applications are in. The TechCrunch Startup Battlefield team made their decisions. Eight Australian startups have earned their spot on the Startup Battlefield stage at Stripe Tour Sydney on August 19 — and they’re ready to pitch for $15,000 in Stripe fee credits, investor attention, and a spot in Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco. They represent the future of Australian tech — from enterprise tech to health and wellness tech to entertainment and media. Here’s who they are. The eight finalists Aigentsphere Independent AI management and governance platform Aigentsphere helps enterprises scale AI safely and well,…

The violence comes amid talks between Lebanon and Israel as Beirut pushes for a phased Israeli troop withdrawal.Published On 5 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Israeli strikes killed one person while two Israeli soldiers were killed in an explosion inside a booby-trapped building in southern Lebanon amid ongoing talks aimed at implementing a ceasefire.Wednesday’s Israeli air strike on the southern Lebanese town of Tibnin hit the roof of a cemetery prayer hall, killing one person and injuring 12 others, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe latest strike came after two Israeli soldiers were killed, another critically…