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For major U.S. cities, the ‘donut effect’ persists

New research from Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom finds that the country’s 12 largest cities may never again look like they did before the pandemic What is the shelf life of a freshly baked donut? Two days, tops. But when it comes to an entirely different kind of donut – one that Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom…

Establishing a new era in human-AI collaboration

Putting human and societal needs at the very heart of artificial intelligence research and development will help ensure that this transformative technology benefits everyone As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly ingrained in our everyday lives, it is critical that the transformative power of this technology is fully directed at benefiting citizens. Finding ways of cementing…

Want to build teamwork at the office? Get a pizza!

Study stresses the pros of shared experiences between various employee groups The department meeting is going to be a long one, or several team members need to put in a few extra hours to deal with an unexpected deadline. These situations often call for pizza – the world’s most popular takeaway food. Did an overeager…

Europeans strongly support science and technology according to new Eurobarometer survey

The latest Eurobarometer survey on ‘European citizens’ knowledge and attitudes towards science and technology’ released today shows more than 8 in 10 citizens (83%) think that the overall influence of science and technology is positive Respondents are most likely to think that renewable energies (87%), information and communication technology (79%) vaccines, and combatting infectious diseases…

Assistive robots redefine routine hospital care

Could now assist hospital staff with everyday tasks, expanding their roles beyond typical functions like surgery or patient care, thanks to advances in their mobile and manipulation capabilities The demand for efficient, reliable and flexible automation in hospitals is crucial. Current systems only automate parts of hospital processes, creating ‘islands of automation’ that are limited…

Even Bill Gates thinks AI is a little scary

Tech pioneer visits Harvard campus with his new memoir to discuss beauty of math, dropping out of College, founding Microsoft, value of curiosity Bill Gates remembers being “a tough kid.” “Some teachers wanted to put me ahead in school; some wanted to put me behind,” said the tech pioneer, who has noted in the past…

El Salvador positions itself as a destination for foreign investment in tourism

The nation has developed strategic policies that integrate economic development, environmental sustainability and social inclusion The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) highlights El Salvador as a regional reference in attracting foreign investment in the tourism sector. Under the vision of promoting sustainable economic growth and strengthening its position in the global market, the Central American country…

Dassault Systèmes and the Volkswagen Group Implement the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform to Optimize Vehicle Development

Virtual twin experiences reduce engineering and manufacturing cycles for complex automotive systems, streamline workflows, optimize resources, and accelerate time-to-market. Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) and the Volkswagen Group have announced a long-term partnership to advance Volkswagen’s digital infrastructure for next-generation vehicle development by implementing Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform. The Volkswagen Group has selected the…

Leading Cities Tackle Water Scarcity with Resilience Solution of the Year

Gravity Water’s innovative technology captures, filters, and stores rainwater, providing safe, sustainable drinking water to communities in need around the world The 2024 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge, hosted by Leading Cities in partnership with QBE Insurance Group awarded the City Solution of the Year honor to Gravity Water, a pioneering organization addressing one of the…

Want to talk to your much older self?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists successfully demonstrate the use of personalised AI-generated characters to improve users’ future life choices Imagine yourself decades into the future. Have you thought about the person you want to be? Go ahead, have a conversation with your older, wiser self, you never know what sage counsel awaits! How, you ask?…