Within the next few decades, according to some experts, we may see the arrival of the next step in the development of artificial intelligence. So-called “artificial general intelligence”, or AGI, will have intellectual capabilities far beyond those of humans.
AGI could transform human life for the better, but uncontrolled AGI...
Certainly, the next three or so months will be challenging, and a virus-free life is probably some way off. Some things may not return to how they were before.
Predicting exactly how things will play out is difficult, but there are some things we can forecast with a relative degree...
Scientists, medical experts and politicians are all desperately trying to understand the new Coronavirus variant that has destroyed the Christmas plans of millions nationwide, whilst leaving the UK isolated from the rest of the world as travel bans imposed by other nations look to prevent the virus reaching international...
A press conference held by Matt Hancock at Downing Street yesterday has confirmed that Brighton and Hove, as well as the whole of Sussex will now face tier 4 lockdown from midnight on Boxing Day as the newly discovered strain of Coronavirus makes its mark on the nation.
This...
Cllr Marianna Ebel, Chair of Brighton and Hove City Council’s Brexit Working Group comments on the imminent deal announcement.
Councillor Marianna Ebel, the city council’s Brexit lead said:
“We welcome the announcement of a Brexit Deal, and that pragmatism has prevailed over populist clamour. Nevertheless, no Brexit deal, however good the...
Even in these hard and strange times, Christmas will be celebrated and traditions upheld. And for many British households, Christmas dinner would not be complete without a Christmas pudding – traditionally served with brandy sauce, brandy butter or custard.
The Christmas pudding originated in the 14th-century as a sort of...
Rail company bosses have announced their looking for more than 160 train drivers with a £31,000 salary on offer for new starters. Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), said the company was looking for over 150 drivers for their services, and offered an 18-month training programme and impressive starting salary for...
Despite most of us having more spare time than ever this year, there’s bound to be the same group of people who always leave their Christmas shopping to the last minute doing the same again, even for 2020’s lockdown edition. If you count yourself firmly within that group, then...
More recently, The Health Foundation commissioned the Institute of Health Equity to study the progress of health inequalities in England. The ‘Build Back Fairer’ study aims to shave off the levels of social, environmental and economic inequality in society, thus damaging collective health and wellbeing. It’s true the COVID-19...
Winter frost fairs were common on the frozen River Thames between the 17th and 19th centuries, but they’ve become unimaginable in our lifetime. Over decades and centuries, natural variability in the climate has plunged the UK into sub-zero temperatures from time to time. But global warming is tipping the...
