Tech Briefing: Salomi: A Research Repo on Extreme Low-Bit Transformer Quantization Strategic angle: Explore the innovative Salomi repository aimed at advancing low-bit quantization techniques for transformers. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Tech Briefing: Subscription Bombing and How to Mitigate It Strategic angle: Understanding subscription bombing and strategies to protect your signup forms. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Politics Briefing: The mystery of the Green River's 'uphill flow' in the American West is solved after 150 years Strategic angle: A young researcher from the University of Glasgow offers an explanation for a geological anomaly that has puzzled scientists since the 19th century. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: ION Minerals Expands Lithium Footprint in Texas and Saskatchewan Strategic angle: The company is increasing its presence in the lithium market with new projects in Texas and Saskatchewan. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Life Briefing: Réunion Island Lava Reaches the Sea Strategic angle: The February 2026 eruption at Piton de la Fournaise has lasted longer and produced a larger volume of lava than recent eruptions from this frequently active volcano. Editorial Staff Apr 2
World Powerful earthquake strikes Molucca Sea near Indonesia A major 7.4-magnitude earthquake has jolted eastern Indonesia, triggering fears of a tsunami. The initial warning has now been lifted. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: Italian leaders call for football chief’s head after World Cup humiliation Strategic angle: Azzurri fail to make third-straight men’s World Cup after humiliating loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: World’s top energy traders wrongfooted in early days of Iran war Strategic angle: Oil traders that normally thrive on volatility caught out by scale of crisis as energy shock unfurled Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: From Lockheed to European start-ups, arms makers jostle for Iran war orders Strategic angle: Middle East conflict holds out promise to bring another windfall for defence groups as governments restock arsenals Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: Gulf states consider new pipelines to avoid Strait of Hormuz Strategic angle: Conflict prompts countries to revisit plans that replicate Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline despite huge cost and complexity. Editorial Staff Apr 2