Science and Technology

QR codes have become part of everyday life. People use them to view restaurant menus, pay for parking, download apps, or visit websites. With a quick scan from a smartphone camera, these codes connect users directly to online information. Their convenience has made them extremely popular in both personal and professional settings.However, the same technology that makes QR codes useful has also opened the door for cybercriminals. A new type of scam, known as “quishing,” is now targeting unsuspecting users. The term combines “QR” and “phishing” and refers to scams where fake QR codes are used to deceive people. These…

Russia’s largest airline, Aeroflot, faced a major disruption after a cyberattack caused its systems to crash, forcing the cancellation of numerous flights. The incident led to widespread delays and confusion at airports, particularly at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo, where passengers encountered long lines and limited information due to the failure of digital services.The airline's internal systems reportedly went down suddenly, impacting everything from flight scheduling to baggage processing and customer support. Over 50 round-trip flights were affected, including both domestic and international routes. With the website offline and the call centers overwhelmed, many travelers were left without updates or assistance for hours.The…

In an extraordinary development in our knowledge of insect behavior, recent scientific studies have shown that moths can recognize sound signals from plants — and they seem to favor those that are less noisy when deciding on egg-laying locations. This finding changes long-standing beliefs about how insects relate with their surroundings and introduces new pathways for research in ecological communication.The results of the study indicate that moths, rather than being mere travelers within the natural realm, are highly sensitive to the faint noises generated by the vegetation surrounding them. Moreover, their capability to "hear" appears to affect vital choices, like…

El ritmo natural de nuestro planeta está transformándose, y los cronometristas globales lo están observando con atención. La Tierra gira con más velocidad que antes, lo que lleva a los científicos y a las autoridades internacionales de cronometraje a contemplar una modificación sin precedentes: restar un segundo al Tiempo Universal Coordinado (UTC).This possible measure, referred to as a "negative leap second," would be unprecedented in human history. Although leap seconds have been inserted to align clocks with Earth's somewhat inconsistent rotation, removing one poses intricate issues for technology, communications, and worldwide systems that depend on exact timing.For decades, timekeeping has…

Former President Donald Trump has introduced a new artificial intelligence initiative that places a strong emphasis on limiting federal regulations and addressing what he describes as political bias within AI systems. As the use of artificial intelligence rapidly expands across various sectors—including healthcare, national security, and consumer technology—Trump’s approach signals a departure from broader bipartisan and international efforts to apply tighter oversight over the evolving technology.Trump’s latest proposal, part of his broader 2025 campaign strategy, presents AI as both an opportunity for American innovation and a potential threat to free speech. Central to his plan is the idea that government…

The rapid evolution of digital technologies has brought remarkable innovations, but it has also introduced new risks—among them, the rise of deepfakes. These hyper-realistic manipulated videos and audio clips, created with the aid of artificial intelligence, are increasingly being used to mislead, defame, or exploit. In response to the growing threat, Northern Ireland appears poised to introduce legislation making the malicious creation and distribution of deepfakes a criminal offense.Although the use of deepfakes originally emerged in entertainment and creative spaces, their potential for abuse has become more apparent. From fake videos impersonating public figures to deceptive content designed to blackmail…

El Reino Unido está avanzando considerablemente en la modernización de su sector público mediante la incorporación de tecnologías de inteligencia artificial. A través de una asociación recién formada, el gobierno del Reino Unido ha firmado un acuerdo formal con OpenAI, una compañía destacada en el desarrollo de sistemas de IA avanzados. El objetivo de esta colaboración es investigar e implementar herramientas de inteligencia artificial que puedan mejorar la eficiencia, accesibilidad y capacidad de respuesta de varios servicios públicos en todo el país.As digital transformation becomes a central priority for governments around the world, the UK is positioning itself at the…