Cern scientist Alessandro Strumia suspended after comments
A senior scientist who said physics "was invented and built by men" has been suspended with immediate effect from working with the European nuclear research centre Cern.
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California bans ‘secret’ election bots
California has signed legislation which bans the use of undeclared bots during elections.
Republicans deplore Trump mocking Brett Kavanaugh accuser
US President Donald Trump is facing criticism from fellow Republicans after he mocked a woman who says she was assaulted by his Supreme Court nominee.
‘China spy attack hits Apple and Amazon’
Apple and Amazon are among US companies and agencies who have had data stolen by Chinese spies, claims Bloomberg.
Final call to save the world from ‘climate catastrophe’
It's the final call, say scientists, the most extensive warning yet on the risks of rising global temperatures.
China Uighurs: Xinjiang legalises ‘reeducation’ camps
China's western Xinjiang region has written "vocational training centres" for Muslim Uighurs into law amid growing international concern over large-scale disappearances there.
US weapons systems can be ‘easily hacked’
Some of the most cutting-edge weapons in the US's military arsenal can be "easily hacked" using "basic tools", a government report has concluded.
Atlas the robot shows off running skills
The humanoid robot by Boston Dynamics is seen running through a field and jumping over a log.
Tiny Palm smartphone baffles gadget fans
A tiny Android smartphone designed to be a "companion phone" to a full-sized device has been launched in the US - using the brand name Palm.
Mitsubishi windows shine ‘alarmingly realistic’ fake sunlight
Mitsubishi Electric has developed a new indoor lighting system that mimics blue skies, sunrises and sunsets.
