AI tool for mapping smallholder crops proves itself in Senegal Food in Senegal is mostly grown on small-scale, rain-dependent farms, leaving much of the population vulnerable to climate shocks, according to the World Food Programme. However, satellite crop-mapping technologies designed to monitor climate’s impact on farming are largely beyond the reach of the West African country. Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 09/29/2026 - 08:00

Operation Blue Skies takes off: landmark trial to test AI-driven contrail avoidance A UK-based consortium will conduct the world’s first airspace trial aimed at reducing condensation trails – known as contrails – that could greatly reduce aviation’s global warming impact.  Sarah Collins Tue, 08/18/2026 - 15:29

Cambridge researchers contribute to AI Materials Foundry Researchers from the University of Cambridge are contributing to the AI Materials Foundry, a global network launched by Cambridge-based start-up CuspAI to accelerate the discovery and design of next-generation materials.  Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 07/28/2026 - 11:45

Alan Turing’s gay short story reveals ‘fun, cheeky’ man Tom Almeroth-W… Fri, 07/24/2026 - 05:30 A racy short story by the ‘father of modern computing’ rips up Alan Turing’s ‘isolated mathematician’ image, revealing a playful man overcoming trauma and defiantly embracing his homosexuality. Read more about Alan Turing’s gay short story reveals ‘fun, cheeky’ man