Government
NASA could nudge or nuke to divert any near-Earth objects
A nuclear strike has been considered, but Bruce Willis is nowhere in sight
Scientists slam EU's renewable energy directive for promoting wood as a 'renewable fuel'
EU Renewable Energy Directive could promote global deforestation and increase Europe's carbon emissions, researchers warn
UK must avoid 'fear-driven backlash' in artificial intelligence
AI is a greater threat than climate change, poverty or terrorism, says professor Jim Al-Khalili
Think tank recommends applying EU nationals' digital identity scheme to all UK citizens
The proposals for ID cards were scrapped in 2010 amidst privacy concerns, but a new system in beta testing promises more controlled data admin
DARPA wants AI to explain itself
Artificial Intelligence Exploration programme will make AI justify its actions
CBI Director urges collaboration to maintain UK's aerospace lead after Brexit
The Brexit white paper "gets pretty close" to company desires, but there's still work to do
First British spaceport to be built in Scotland
The site is perfectly situated for launching small satellites into orbit
UK and France work together on artificial intelligence
The announcement follows the UK France Summit, the Franco-British AI Conference and a collaboration between academic institutions
Electoral Commission calls for new laws for election funding and digital campaigning
Electoral Commission calls for larger fines and more controls on social media
The NHS should embrace automation to save £13 billion, say Lords
Former health ministers say 'carebots' will free up healthcare staff and save billions
UK will have no say in EU AI or data protection rules after Brexit
The UK will be subject to EU rules, but have no way to influence them after leaving the Union
Chancellor says UK will build its own satellite network if banned from Galileo
Philip Hammond wants to forget rules that the UK agreed with the EU to ban non-European companies from the satellites
President Trump offers olive branch to ZTE in US-China trade talks
Trump offers to help ZTE 'get back into business' in surprise tweet ahead of talks
Government unveils assistive technology fund to help disabled into work
Access to Work programme intended to help disabled people into work
Apple and Ireland tax appeal to take place in September
The first appeals over Apple's Irish taxes will take place in the autumn, confirms Ireland's finance minister
Government plans crackdown on touts who use automated online tools to buy up tickets in bulk
Touts crowding genuine fans out of the market, claims government
Canadian authorities to probe Facebook and AggregateIQ over allegations of improper data sharing
Canada becomes the latest country to probe Facebook
Trump to take a 'serious look' at Amazon regulation
US president reiterates threat of action against online retailer giant Amazon
The Creative Industries Sector Deal - the first footbridge across the UK's skills gap
Michael Sturrock, of the Direct Marketing Association UK, argues that the measures introduced by the Creative Industries Sector Deal will help address the UK skills gap
How regional tech hubs like South Wales are emerging to challenge London
Regional tech clusters like South Wales are emerging to challenge London's supremecy
President Trump admits plans to target Amazon and protect bricks and mortar stores
Amazon 'pays little or no taxes to state & local governments' and is 'putting many thousands of retailers out of business' claims Trump
Is the education system failing to prepare youngsters for the fourth industrial revolution?
Is government and industry really doing enough to prepare youngsters for an increasingly-connected workplace?
Government to spend £8.8m in a bid to shift thousands of police cars and taxis to run on hydrogen
More than £8 million of taxpayers' cash will go towards the programme