December 9, 2025In 2022, researchers delivered world’s first gene therapy made using ‘base-editing’ to a 13-year-old girl with ‘incurable’ T-Cell leukaemia. Now a further 8 children and 2 adults have undergone treatment. 82% achieved very deep remissions. 63% remain disease-free 3 years later and off treatment. Futurology
December 9, 2025Scientists from Turkey have designed an implantable biosensor using genetically engineered E. coli for molecular-level monitoring within the body that runs on its own, wirelessly, with no external batteries required. Futurology
December 8, 2025UK considering wider roll out of naval laser weapons – The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the first DragonFire laser weapon will be installed on a Royal Navy vessel in 2027, while leaving open when and whether the system will be expanded to additional ships. Futurology
December 7, 2025Calgary teen accused of using AI to sexualize photos of high school girls | 17-year-old boy facing several criminal charges Futurology
December 7, 2025‘The biggest decision yet’ – Allowing AI to train itself | Anthropic’s chief scientist says AI autonomy could spark a beneficial ‘intelligence explosion’ – or be the moment humans lose control Futurology
December 7, 2025YouTubers Are Making AI Slop for Babies | As if usual content for children isn’t bad enough. Futurology
December 7, 2025AI deepfakes of real doctors spreading health misinformation on social media | Hundreds of videos on TikTok and elsewhere impersonate experts to sell supplements with unproven effects Futurology
