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How to use ChatGPT

A chatbot based on a neural network developed by OpenAI engineers that answers questions, solves problems, and even writes code Its main tasks are to maintain a dialogue with the user and provide relevant information upon request. ChatGPT gives direct answers in the text and solves problems with step-by-step descriptions. Chatbot navigates a wide variety…

New pilot line initiative receives 19 million euros funding to accelerate European quantum technology commercialisation

The initiative includes 24 member organisations from nine European countries, and it is led by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Europe is at the global forefront in the development of quantum technology. To strengthen this position, the European Union has granted a 19 million euros Specific Grant agreement (SGA) funding to upgrade the existing…

Disruptive Times Call for Digital Agility

Transform Your Organization with the Right Communications Technology Partner You’ve Been Disrupted: Turn Challenges into Opportunities Disruption is not only unavoidable; it’s quite simply the “new normal.” Communications technology advancements, coupled with socio-demographic shifts such as the growing proportion of digital natives among consumers and the workforce, have transformed entire industries for the past couple…

Ten New Year’s resolutions you can make to achieve net zero emissions

As we near the end of 2022, we take a look at the top ten New Year’s resolutions you can make in 2023 to bring us closer to net zero emissions Around the world, countries are working diligently to reduce their carbon footprint to help combat the effects of climate change. For example, the UK…

Flinders University Develops Underwater Crawler

The vehicles will look for mines, unexploded munitions/explosive materials and other such dangers at sea Teams from the Defence Science Technology (DST) Group, Flinders University, University of Sydney (USyd), University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Western Sydney University (WSU), a defence contractor based in Australia and two Australian firms gathered at Christies Beach to demonstrate capabilities…

How to reduce plastic waste and become more sustainable this Christmas

Despite Christmas being a time to celebrate, the UK, unfortunately, accumulates hundreds of thousands of tonnes of plastic waste over the festive season In the lead-up to the big day, supermarkets begin stocking seasonal delicacies, shops begin filling with toys, and houses begin to put up their decorations. However, these products all produce plastic waste…

Four things you need to know about the metaverse this month

Below you'll find insights and opinions on how this emerging technology could transform the way we work, make purchases and spend our leisure time 1. Business schools venture into the metaverse The M in MBA does not stand for metaverse, but you may soon be able to study for an MBA via a virtual reality…

‘Best Tourism Villages’ of 2022 Named by UNWTO

From Austria to Vietnam, 32 destinations from all around the world have been named as ‘Best Tourism Villages 2022’ by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) The accolade recognizes rural destinations that are embracing tourism as a driver of development and new opportunities for jobs and income, while preserving and promoting community-based values and products. The…

ZWE welcomes the agreement on the municipal waste incinerators within the EU ETS

As a first step, EU countries are required to put in place monitoring, reporting and verification systems for such installations by 2024 Zero Waste Europe welcomes the decision taken by the European Council, the European Commission, and the European Parliament to include municipal incinerators in the scope of the EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS). This…

Germicidal UV lamps: A trade-off between disinfection and air quality

Model Evaluation of Secondary Chemistry due to Disinfection of Indoor Air with Germicidal Ultraviolet Lamps When winter chill strikes, people stay indoors more often, giving airborne pathogens — such as SARS-CoV-2 and influenza — prime opportunities to spread. Germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) lamps can help disinfect circulating air, but their UVC wavelengths could also transform airborne…