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We are preparing to transform the moon and Mars. The public must have a say in this future

The Artemis missions are paving the way to civilizational decisions. It’s time to ask not just what we can do – but whether we should do it

The Tech Download: Chip stocks surge in ‘historic’ month as investors’ AI buildout concerns ease

March saw many chip stocks drop amid concerns over the AI buildout, but their fortunes have reversed in April.

The Secret to Success Is ‘Monotasking’

In a world full of distractions, getting your brain to focus on one thing at a time requires radical measures.

So, About That AI Bubble

Thanks to the rise of Claude Code and other AI agents, revenues are finally catching up to the hype.

Out of tune: why does Hollywood struggle to capture pop stardom?

Pop psychodrama Mother Mary might look and sound the part but it’s the latest failed attempt to turn the life of an arena-touring singer into a compelling movie

I touched a ZX Spectrum for the first time in decades – and I liked it

Meeting ‘my people’ – video gamers with very long memories – took me back to an era of machine play that lacked megabytes but had far more tangible presence

Apple CEO Tim Cook warns of extended memory crunch. 'We'll look at a range of options'

In Apple's quarterly earnings report, CEO Tim Cook warned of further memory constraints in the coming quarters.

James Comey Indicted, Again

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Omelette dresses and political statements: the most unforgettable Met Gala looks

Fashion’s Oscars - aka the Met Gala - arrives this Monday. But before we see this year’s outfits, our writers revisit the looks that still spark debate, delight and the occasional meme

China’s EV price war turns into AI arms race beyond cheaper cars

Chinese EV firms are rapidly rolling out in-car AI features to gain an edge, but as the price war drags on, those technologies are quickly becoming commoditized.

The devil wears Primark: is the romcom reporter about to get the sack?

Glamour? Money? Hope? They’re so last season. With fashion magazines on their knees, where does that leave The Devil Wears Prada 2 – and its famously relatable heroine?

Japan Airlines begins humanoid robot trials at Tokyo's Haneda airport as labor shortages bite

Tokyo's Haneda Airport is beginning a trial of humanoid robots in airport ground services amid chronic labor challenges and a rapidly ageing workforce.