|DCHDIGITAL

arXiv might not survive AI slop onslaught, warn mathematicians
on 5 October | 2026
Mathematicians warn that pre-print service arXiv is so flooded with AI slop papers that it has become virtually unusable – but the service has struck back at "low-value" submissions with a new limit for uploaders
Fossil mammal with reptile-like teeth changes picture of our evolution
on 2 October | 2026
Unlike most modern mammals, which get just two sets of teeth in their lifetime, an ancient species from the Cretaceous, found in China, appears to have had the ability to replace its teeth throughout its life
Mathematicians and AI in behind-the-scenes battle over what’s true
on 2 October | 2026
AI models are solving mathematics problems with increasing pace, and a technique called formalisation is key to demonstrating that their claimed solutions are indeed correct. But can we trust the formalisation process?
First week of life seems crucial for future allergy and eczema risk
on 2 October | 2026
The mainstream view is that there are no particularly critical phases in the development of the immune system, but a study of hundreds of infants suggests otherwise
Brain area discovered that may be critical for viable pregnancies
on 2 October | 2026
A newly discovered part of the brain is essential for successful embryo implantation in mice. It may help to explain why some pregnancies and IVF attempts fail
Earth’s geographic poles wander more than we had thought
on 1 October | 2026
A phenomenon known as true polar wander, different to the movement of the magnetic poles, may be more common and more dramatic than previously known

|General

US air force removes all bombers from British...
on 5 October | 2026 at 09:20
No reason has been given for the withdrawal, but it follows a major incident last week when police were alerted to "suspicious vehicles" near the airbase.
How Spain's housing crisis has resulted in an...
on 5 October | 2026 at 09:03
his series of measures to tackle the housing crisis was defeated in parliament on Friday
Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray...
on 5 October | 2026 at 08:29
Two residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.
'Not again': Arrest of US marine for murder...
on 5 October | 2026 at 08:22
For many locals on this island, the arrest has brought decades of frustration back to the fore.
Trump unveils 'Super Intelligence Force' to...
on 5 October | 2026 at 06:15
The president named his national intelligence chief as the taskforce's head as worries over AI grow.
Supporters of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan march to...
on 5 October | 2026 at 05:28
Thousands have taken to the streets after talks between authorities and Khan's party ended in deadlock.
Watch: How Brazil's dramatic election unfolded
on 5 October | 2026 at 04:51
Millions of Brazilians took to the polls on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential elections.

“There is something in the New York air that makes sleep useless.”

Simone de Beauvoir

“There is something in the New York air that makes sleep useless.”

Simone de Beauvoir

|THE CIRCUS

Where the spectacle grows, but the soul stays pure. Driven by driving talent, engineering brilliance, and the pursuit of the limit.

Ayrton Senna embodied the purity of racing; fearless, intuitive, and utterly committed to the craft. His legacy isn’t just in his victories, but in the emotional depth he brought to the sport.

Professor Sid Watkins, Formula One’s pioneering medical voice, stood as Senna’s guardian and friend. Their relationship shaped modern motorsport safety, and Watkins’ work ensured that Senna’s impact extended far beyond the cockpit.