25 h. ago Scientists launch AI DinoTracker app that identifies dinosaur footprints

Researchers say artificial intelligence system matches human expert classification about 90% of the timeExperts have created an app that uses artificial intelligence to identify dinosaurs from the footprints left behind after they stomped across the land tens of millions of years ago.“When we find a dinosaur footprint, we try to do the Cinderella thing and find the foot that matches the slipper,” said Prof Steve Brusatte, a co-author of the work, from the University of Edinburgh. “But it’s not so simple, because the shape of a dinosaur footprint depends not only on the shape of the dinosaur’s foot but also the type of sand or mud it was walking through, and the motion of its foot.” Continue reading...

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27 h. ago England captain Maro Itoje absent from training camp to attend mother’s funeral in Nigeria

Borthwick: ‘We are deeply saddened for him’Itoje misses launch of 2026 Six NationsEngland will kick off their Six Nations training camp in Spain this week without their captain, Maro Itoje, who has travelled to Nigeria for his mother’s funeral. Itoje was conspicuously absent from the official Six Nations championship launch in Edinburgh on Monday and is not expected to join up with his squad until Wednesday evening.With the tournament commencing on Thursday week every team is scrambling to be ready for their opening games but Steve Borthwick, England’s head coach, has given the Saracens lock permission to miss the start of this week’s training block in Girona. “He is in Nigeria for the funeral of his mother and we are all deeply saddened for him,” said Borthwick, whose side open their campaign at home to Wales on Saturday week. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Ferrari F1 launch live: Lewis Hamilton comments on new 2026 car

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc drive the 2026 car as the SF-26 is unveiled on Friday in Maranello

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4 d. ago Ferrari F1 launch live: Lewis Hamilton drives new 2026 car in Fiorano

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc drive the 2026 car as the SF-26 is unveiled on Friday in Maranello

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4 d. ago F1 2026 launch dates: When do McLaren and Mercedes reveal new car liveries?

The 2026 season starts on 8 March in Australia and all 11 teams will launch their cars in the weeks before

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4 d. ago Ferrari F1 launch live: Lewis Hamilton set to feature as 2026 car livery revealed

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are set to be present as the Scuderia unveil the livery for their new car

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5 d. ago Trump claims world ‘richer, safer’ than year ago at launch of his ‘board of peace’

US president repeats claims to have stopped eight wars as he hosts signing ceremony at World Economic ForumDavos live – latest updatesDonald Trump has claimed the world is “richer, safer and much more peaceful than it was just one year ago” as he hosted a launch event for his “board of peace” initiative at the World Economic Forum in Davos.At a signing ceremony for the new organisation, the US president said it would be “one of the most consequential bodies ever created in the history of the world”. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Scottish Highlands hotels launch new Traitors inspired breaks for spring 2026

Perfect for fans of the iconic BBC series.

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7 d. ago UK ministers launch consultation into whether to ban social media for under

Move comes as peers prepare to vote on an amendment to a bill that would enact a ban within a year of the bill passingMinisters have launched a consultation into whether to ban under-16s from using social media as part of a package of measures designed to curb mobile phone use among young people.Liz Kendall, the technology secretary, announced the consultation on Monday as the government responds to mounting pressure for stricter curbs on social media use for younger teenagers. On Monday afternoon, Esther Ghey, the mother of the murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, became the latest high profile figure to add her name to those in support of a ban. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago UK ministers launch consultation on whether to ban social media for under

Move comes as peers prepare to vote on an amendment to a bill that would enact a ban within a year of the bill passingMinisters have launched a consultation into whether to ban under-16s from using social media as part of a package of measures designed to curb mobile phone use among young people.Liz Kendall, the technology secretary, announced the consultation on Monday as the government responds to mounting pressure for stricter curbs on social media use for younger teenagers. On Monday afternoon, Esther Ghey, the mother of the murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, became the latest high profile figure to add her name to those in support of a ban. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Nasa moon rocket creeps to its launch pad in preparation for astronaut flight

First journey around moon with astronauts in more than 50 years could blast off in FebruaryNasa’s giant new moon rocket has moved to the launch pad in preparation for astronauts’ first lunar fly-around in more than half a century.The trip could blast off in February. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Nasa moon rocket creeps to its launchpad in preparation for astronaut flight

First journey around moon with astronauts in more than 50 years could blast off in FebruaryNasa’s giant new moon rocket has moved to the launchpad in preparation for astronauts’ first lunar fly-around in more than half a century. The trip could blast off in February.The 98-metre (322ft) rocket began its 1mph (1.6km/h) creep from Kennedy Space Center’s vehicle assembly building at daybreak. The trek of 4 miles took until nightfall. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The Traitors 2026 live: Jessie murdered as Rachel and Stephen launch risky plot

The Traitors are facing their toughest decision yet in turret, with the heat on Stephen

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1 week ago Max Verstappen admits new F1 season is step into unknown amid rule changes

Red Bull first to launch 2026 car under new regulationsRow brewing over possible loophole in engine rulesRed Bull formally began their tilt at the forthcoming Formula One season, unveiling the livery for their challenger, the RB22, in a showcase event in Detroit on Thursday, with Max Verstappen admitting the sweeping regulation changes for 2026 will be a step into the “unknown”.Before a highly anticipated season, with a swathe of big rule changes presenting a challenge across the grid, Red Bull are the first in what is due to be a hectic period of launches before pre-season testing begins. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Why Ford are ‘climbing a mountain’ in hope of powering Max Verstappen to F1 glory after 22

The American car giant re-joins the sport this year with Red Bull but, as Kieran Jackson explains, giving Verstappen a car capable of winning the title, amid sweeping regulation changes, will be their biggest challenge yet

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1 week ago Love Island All Stars 'at risk of cancellation' after 'touch

EXCLUSIVE: Love Island All Stars 2026 faced a serious setback after the launch date was pushed following wildfires in South Africa that ravaged through the landscape

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1 week ago Gulf states and Turkey warned Trump strikes on Iran could lead to major conflict

US allies’ lobbying appears to have helped persuade president to hold off for now on military assaultSaudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Oman urged Donald Trump not to launch airstrikes against Iran in a last-minute lobbying campaign prompted by fears that an attack by Washington would lead to a major and intractable conflict across the Middle East.The warnings of chaos from the longstanding US allies appear to have helped persuade Trump late on Wednesday to hold off for the moment on a military assault. In the case of Saudi Arabia, its reticence led it to deny the US use of its airspace to mount any attacks. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Love Island: All Stars 2026 launch date announced after wildfire postponement

The ITV series was originally due to get underway on Monday evening prior to the wildfires causing a delay

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2 w. ago NASA astronauts to 'return to the Moon' in 2026 as launch window set

NASA is preparing for its first crewed mission to the Moon in 50 years

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2 w. ago Amazon issues update on UK drone delivery service set to launch in 2026

Testing of the new service has begun at the Amazon base in Darlington

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