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How wasted heat from our bodies could generate green energy
If you’ve ever seen yourself through a thermal imaging camera, you’ll know that your body produces l...
sustainability 08:00 Thursday Nov 07
Apophis: a European space mission gets up close with an asteroid set to brush by Earth
The European Space Agency has given the go-ahead for initial work on a mission to visit an asteroid ...
tech 08:00 Thursday Nov 07
Do we need a European DARPA to cope with technological challenges in Europe?
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is often held as a model for driving techno...
tech 08:00 Thursday Nov 07
Apple Intelligence will help AI become as commonplace as word processing
When Apple’s version of AI, branded as Apple Intelligence, rolls out in October to folks with the co...
tech 00:00 Tuesday Nov 05
AI could transform visual effects in film — but the emerging field is mired in copyright issues
While many people in the creative industries are worrying that AI is about to steal their jobs, Osca...
tech 16:00 Monday Nov 04
Can OpenAI’s Strawberry program deceive humans?
OpenAI, the company that made ChatGPT, has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) system called...
tech 00:00 Friday Nov 01
Tech bosses think nuclear fusion is the solution to AI’s energy demands – here’s what they’re missing
The artificial intelligence boom has already changed how we understand technology and the world. But...
sustainability 00:00 Thursday Oct 24
Chip that steers terahertz beams sets stage for ultrafast internet of the future
Imagine a future where internet connections are not only lightning-fast but also remarkably reliable...
tech 00:00 Wednesday Oct 02
Philosophy is crucial in the age of AI
New scientific understanding and engineering techniques have always impressed and frightened. No dou...
tech 00:00 Wednesday Aug 07
Businesses are harvesting our biometric data. We need new protections
Imagine walking through a bustling railway station. You’re in a hurry, weaving through the crowd, un...
tech 00:00 Saturday Jul 20
Lynn Conway finally receives recognition for rocketing chip design into the future
Lynn Conway may hold the record for longest delay between being unfairly fired and receiving an apol...
tech 00:00 Saturday Jun 29
AI-powered ‘deep medicine’ could transform healthcare in the NHS
Today’s NHS faces severe time constraints, with the risk of short consultations and concerns about t...
tech 08:00 Friday May 03
Why workers are leaving fossil fuel jobs — and what to do if you feel like ‘climate quitting’
Are you frustrated with your employer’s lack of commitment to sustainability? Maybe “climate quittin...
sustainability 00:00 Friday Apr 05
Astroforensics could be one of the coolest new careers of the future
Nasa’s Artemis program is scheduled to return astronauts to the Moon and establish a permanent orbit...
tech 00:00 Friday Mar 29
“Something felt ‘off’” — how AI messed with our human research
All levels of research are being changed by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Don’t have tim...
tech 00:00 Wednesday Mar 20
What is Sora? A new generative AI tool could transform video production — and amplify risks
This month, OpenAI announced a new generative AI system named Sora, which produces short videos from...
tech 00:00 Thursday Feb 29
Coronavirus is a once in a lifetime chance to rethink how we travel
The transport sector has been impacted as much as any by the coronavirus. This isn’t a normal period...
sustainability 17:48 Wednesday Jul 26
Shifting to electric transport is still a game changer — even if it’s not charged by renewable energy
New Zealand is indeed well supplied with renewable electricity. In recent years, New Zealand has ave...
sustainability 17:47 Wednesday Jul 26
Here’s how carbon emissions would drop if all UK cars suddenly became electric
The COVID-19 lockdown has led to reduced pollution and emissions in the UK and around the world, pro...
sustainability 17:47 Wednesday Jul 26
Cities have a chance to become cycling havens as lockdown lifts — here’s how
Cities worldwide are preparing for the long transition out of lockdown. Physical distancing measures...
sustainability 17:45 Wednesday Jul 26
Autonomous taxi firms can’t afford to forget about disabled passengers
Autonomous vehicles (AVs), like self-driving taxis, continue to garner media attention as industry a...
sustainability 17:44 Wednesday Jul 26
How does your driving speed affect your car’s emissions?
Every car has an optimal speed range that results in minimum fuel consumption, but this range differ...
sustainability 17:44 Wednesday Jul 26
UK e-scooter legalization: Everything you need to know
Electric scooters will become legal on roads in England, Scotland and Wales from Saturday July 4 202...
sustainability 17:43 Wednesday Jul 26
Drones and aerial vehicles are set to change our cities, but how?
Drones, personal flying vehicles, and air taxis may be part of our everyday life in the very near fu...
sustainability 17:43 Wednesday Jul 26
Australia to start paying EV owners for transferring electricity back to the national grid
Electric vehicles can help keep the air clean in our cities – as we’ve seen recently with the reduct...
sustainability 17:42 Wednesday Jul 26
Why vehicle-to-grid charging could be the cheapest way to secure renewable energy
The UK electricity system is undergoing significant and rapid change. It has the world’s largest ins...
sustainability 17:41 Wednesday Jul 26
Forget cars, we should focus on electrifying trucks and buses instead
We need to change our transportation system, and we need to do it quickly. Road transportation is a ...
sustainability 17:41 Wednesday Jul 26
Why the UK’s decarbonization plan is good, but not great
It’s not often that a government transport document leaves you gobsmacked. But there was one line in...
sustainability 17:37 Wednesday Jul 26
Here’s how much emissions you reduce by choosing an EV over a fossil fuel-powered car
Electric vehicles (EVs) seem very attractive at first sight. But when we look more closely, it becom...
sustainability 17:37 Wednesday Jul 26
Australians could’ve saved $716,320,000 in fuel if CO2 legislation had come 3 years earlier
When it comes to road transport, Australia is at risk of becoming a climate villain as we lag behind...
sustainability 17:37 Wednesday Jul 26