Wednesday February 04, 2026
The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak
Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.
AI 'slop' is transforming social media - and a backlash is brewing
Social media has been flooded with fake, AI-generated images and videos. But will the majority of users actually care?
Vast seagrass meadows will shield coastline
Trials to restore the saltwater plant to the Humber Estuary are hugely encouraging, experts say.
Pinterest sacks engineers for tracking staff job cuts
The social media platform recently announced that it was axing around 15% of its workforce.
X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok
Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.
Tuesday February 03, 2026
Netflix and Warner Bros struggle to defend merger
Concerns were raised by a subcommittee including potential price rises and the future of cinemas.
The blight of sewage pollution tackled in water shake-up
A major review called for oversight of water companies in Wales and England to be overhauled.
When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?
The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, ahead of a future lunar landing.
Musk's SpaceX and xAI merge to make world's most valuable private company
Musk says the combined firm - which has been valued at more than $1tn - will be an "innovation engine".
