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Apr 03 2026TECHNOLOGY

Robots & the Next‑Gen Network: What 6G Means for Our Future

Robots are everywhere at the Mobile World Congress, but they’re not just there to wow crowds. They signal a deeper shift where machines will be glued to faster, smarter networks. Today’s robots—like Boston Dynamics’ moving legs or Honor’s home helpers—are already impressive. Yet the real leap com

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

A New Smart Bandage That Fights Infection and Speeds Up Healing

Wound care just got an upgrade. Scientists have created a flexible bandage-like material that not only sticks to skin but also fights bacteria and helps wounds heal faster. This isn’t just a regular dressing—it’s a smart patch packed with tiny particles that heat up when exposed to light, killing ge

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Mar 31 2026BUSINESS

UK regulator launches probe into Microsoft’s business software

The UK competition watchdog has opened a new investigation into how Microsoft sells its office tools to companies. The probe, called an SMS investigation, will look at how the firm licenses software like Windows, Word, Excel and Teams. More than half a million UK firms and government bodies re

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Mar 31 2026SCIENCE

How Happy People Feel About Gambling Can Signal Trouble

People often think gambling is just a game, but it can affect how happy they feel overall. A new study looked at this idea by asking Australians who gamble whether they enjoy it and how that relates to problems. The researchers used both surveys and interviews, gathering data from people who play in

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Mar 30 2026OPINION

Robot‑Free Classrooms: A Call for Balance

"The night a former first lady walked beside a humanoid robot at an education conference, the media buzzed with excitement. The machine, created by a tech firm to help with chores, seemed like the next big step in learning tools. At the same time, courts declared that major social media companies we

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

Robots on the Operating Table: Money, Trends, and Reality

The rise of robot‑guided surgery is striking, even though clear proof that it outperforms older methods like laparoscopy is still thin. Surgeons are increasingly choosing robotic tools, often driven by financial incentives and the allure of cutting‑edge technology. Studies show that hospitals rec

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Microbes and bugs: How gut bacteria change infection risks in fruit flies

When tiny fruit flies eat, their gut bacteria might help decide whether they survive an infection or not. Scientists studied four types of these flies by messing with their tiny gut communities. First they weakened the bacteria living inside some of the flies. Then they exposed all the flies to harm

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Mar 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Robot Vacuum That Never Needs a Mop

A new cleaning robot can vacuum and mop without anyone touching a dirty pad. The model uses a heat‑based cleaning system that sanitises its own mop. When the robot finishes, it returns to its dock where hot water rinses the pad. The heat is high enough to kill germs, so the mop stays fresh

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Mar 29 2026SCIENCE

Copper in Pig Gut: A Hidden Battle Against Salmonella

Pigs that eat a lot of copper in their food face a strange shift inside their stomachs. The extra metal changes the tiny community of bacteria that normally live there, and this can affect how Salmonella Typhimurium behaves. The Salmonella strain that has become a worldwide problem, called ST34,

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Mar 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Samsung S26 Phone: Common Problems and Quick Fixes

The new Samsung Galaxy S26 line was released earlier this year. Some users report issues, especially with the Ultra model. Below are key problems and possible solutions. Screen troubles appear in many Ultra phones. Text may look fuzzy, brightness can change unexpectedly, and the display might bothe

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