Public support for broad-based taxation risks eroding when voters learn that the super-rich pay lower tax rates than ordinary citizens, according to new research co-authored by King's academics.

Digital disruption and the climate crisis are often framed as economic or social challenges. But they force crucial moral questions. Who will be held accountable for the human cost? What will it ta... Read more Digital disruption and the climate crisis are often framed as economic or social challenges. But they force crucial moral questions. Who will be held accountable for the human cost? What will it take to transform business culture so that those costs are not treated as inevitable and acceptable? Show less

Celtic legend Henrik Larsson has recalled playing with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United, hinting that he was happy to join the Red Devils on loan after the Portuguese stopped doing excessive ski

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and his wife, Wendy, could help make history with a new project unveiled on Wednesday, the Lazuli Space Observatory. As reported by Science, the telescope was announc... Read more Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and his wife, Wendy, could help make history with a new project unveiled on Wednesday, the Lazuli Space Observatory. As reported by Science, the telescope was announced at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society this week and could be the largest privately funded space telescope in history thanks to […] Show less

Artemis II crewmembers (left to right) NASA astronauts Christina Koch, mission specialist; and Victor Glover, pilot; CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist; and NAS... Read more Artemis II crewmembers (left to right) NASA astronauts Christina Koch, mission specialist; and Victor Glover, pilot; CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist; and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, commander are led by Bill Owens of the Closeout Crew from the elevator at the 275-foot level of the mobile launcher to the crew access […] Show less

Originally appeared on Ruby Weekly. #​782 — January 8, 2026 Read on the Web Ruby Weekly Zverok's Guide to Language Changes... Read more Originally appeared on Ruby Weekly. #​782 — January 8, 2026 Read on the Web Ruby Weekly Zverok's Guide to Language Changes in Ruby 4.0 — Each year, Victor produces a mammoth roundup of changes introduced in the latest Ruby release (Ruby 4.0, in this case). For a release that doesn’t have a huge amount of changes at the language level, he’s come up with some fantastic examples and this is a must-read, as always. Victor Shepelev 😱 Rails 7.1 Security Support Ended in '25. Need to Upgrade? — No more security updates for Rails 7.1. Get a free Automated Roadmap in minutes. Know what it takes before you start. Need help executing the plan? Our 🌳… FastRuby.io | Upgrade… Show less

Chemistry deals with that most fundamental subject: matter. New drugs, materials and batteries all depend on our ability to make new molecules. But discovery of new substances is slow, expensive an... Read more Chemistry deals with that most fundamental subject: matter. New drugs, materials and batteries all depend on our ability to make new molecules. But discovery of new substances is slow, expensive and fragile. Each molecule is treated as a bespoke craft project. If a synthesis works in one lab, it often fails in another. Show less

As George RR Martin's The Winds of Winter remains 'struggling' in 2026, Brandon Sanderson explains why he is prioritising book quality and creative control over quick Hollywood millions.

Researchers from the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have made a significant discovery regarding quantum entanglement. This phenomenon, which has long been viewed as a s... Read more Researchers from the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have made a significant discovery regarding quantum entanglement. This phenomenon, which has long been viewed as a significant obstacle in classical quantum simulations, actually enhances the speed of quantum simulations. The findings are published in Nature Physics in an article titled "Entanglement accelerates quantum simulation." Show less