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Scientists Develop Artificial Leaf That Uses Sunlight to Produce Valuable Chemicals

Researchers built a perovskite and copper-based device that converts carbon dioxide into C2 products – precursor chemicals of innumerable products in our everyday lives, from plastic polymers to jet fuel Researchers from the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) along with international collaborators have brought us one step closer to harnessing the…

Artificial Photosynthesis, Berkeley Lab, CO2 Conversion, energy, Smart Materials, Solar Fuels, Sustainable Technology

MIT engineers advance toward a fault-tolerant quantum computer

Researchers achieved a type of coupling between artificial atoms and photons that could enable readout and processing of quantum information in a few nanoseconds In the future, quantum computers could rapidly simulate new materials or help scientists develop faster machine-learning models, opening the door to many new possibilities. But these applications will only be possible…

artificial intelligence, MIT, Quantum Computing, Quantum Physics, technology

Four approaches to everyday deliveries that could make life better in cities

E-commerce is booming—but the surge in deliveries is straining city streets. Rethinking how goods reach us could ease congestion and improve urban life. There's no denying the convenience of e-commerce. With just a few clicks, we can have anything from groceries to gadgets delivered right to our doorstep. By 2027, e-commerce retail sales are expected…

Public Private Collaboration, Smart Cities, Sustainable Transport, Urban Logistics, Urban planning

Robotic system zeroes in on objects most relevant for helping humans

A new approach could enable intuitive robotic helpers for household, workplace, and warehouse settings For a robot, the real world is a lot to take in. Making sense of every data point in a scene can take a huge amount of computational effort and time. Using that information to then decide how to best help…

artificial intelligence, Assistive Technology, Smart Manufacturing

Cell factories boost Finland’s food exports – report lists eight measures to renew the food system and realize growth potential

Presents substantial growth opportunities, with cell factories playing a critical role in producing essential food ingredients while advancing sustainability and resilience against climate change, presents the new report by VTT Technical Research Center of Finland, Natural Resources Institute Finland and University of Helsinki Cellular agriculture is a rapidly developing and promising food production method. It…

Cellular Agriculture, Climate Change Solutions, Finland Research, Food Innovation, Sustainable Food

Whether democracy can survive AI will depend on us

Democracy’s survival depends on reimagining and rebuilding technologies with democratic accountability at their core. If we leave the decisions about what to build to the titans of tech, the results will be anti-democratic and built for private over public gain, says Gina Neff. What is the best framework for the global governance of AI? How…

artificial intelligence, Democracy, Responsible Innovation, Technology Governance, Technology Regulation

Smart Bandage Clears New Hurdle: Monitors Chronic Wounds in Human Patients

Outfitted with three different microfluidic components—miniature modules that channel and otherwise control the flow of liquids—clears excess moisture from wounds while providing real-time data about biomarkers present Caltech professor of medical engineering Wei Gao and his colleagues are envisioning a smart bandage of the future—a "lab on skin" that could not only help patients and…

artificial intelligence, Chronic Wounds, Medical Innovation, Microfluidics, Smart Bandages

Tourism for All: Turin to Host the III World Summit on Accessible Tourism

The 2025 World Summit on Accessible Tourism represents a critical platform for fostering collaboration between governments, businesses, civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders. From October 5 to 7, 2025, the Italian city of Turin will become the global center for inclusive tourism by hosting the third edition of the World Summit on Accessible Tourism,…

Accessible Tourism, Global Collaboration, Inclusive Travel, Tourism Innovation

From fava beans to future foods: researchers turn to plant-based proteins for a healthier planet

Crops like chickpeas, fava beans, lentils and quinoa could help make Europe’s food systems more environmentally friendly and sustainable On Marianne Mulhall’s organic dairy farm in southeast Ireland, the winter wheat crop is looking better than usual. By spring, it is often a bit yellow and withered, a sign that it is nitrogen deficient. This…

Climate Change, EU Research, Food Systems, Plant Protein, Sustainability

When AI Is the Editor, Consumer Complaints Are More Likely to Succeed‌

An analysis of complaints submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveals that consumers are using tools like ChatGPT to help them articulate their concerns. Those AI-edited grievances have a higher likelihood of receiving relief, according to new research co-authored by Yale SOM’s Jiwoong Shin. Consumers who want to submit a complaint to an agency…