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The unexpected origins of a modern finance tool

Discounting calculations are ubiquitous today — thanks partly to the English clergy who spread them amid turmoil in the 1600s, an MIT scholar shows In the early 1600s, the officials running Durham Cathedral, in England, had serious financial problems. Soaring prices had raised expenses. Most cathedral income came from renting land to tenant farmers, who…

Sildenafil (‘Viagra’) improves brain blood flow and could help to prevent dementia

A new trial conducted by the University of Oxford reveals that sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra, enhances blood flow to the brain and improves the function of brain blood vessels in patients at a heightened risk of vascular dementia This new study, published in Circulation Research, marks a potentially pivotal step in the fight against this…

Top 10 countries with the strongest tourism economies in 2024

The World Economic Forum's Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) takes into account several factors across different categories for its rankings Thanks in part to its national parks, universities and major metropolitan areas, the United States boasts the strongest travel and tourism economy in the world today, according to a report just released by the…

Aiding the displaced with data

Data scientists aim to improve humanitarian support for displaced populations In times of crisis, effective humanitarian aid depends largely on the fast and efficient allocation of resources and personnel. Accurate data about the locations and movements of affected people in these situations is essential for this. Researchers from the University of Tokyo, working with the…

Better to be talented or lucky?

If you want fame, Cass Sunstein says, it typically requires some of both — and is no pure meritocracy The Beatles, William Shakespeare, or even Taylor Swift. The reason why these artists are so famous and admired surely must be because their talents are simply extraordinary and undeniable. Maybe … maybe not, says Harvard Law…

New open-source platform allows users to evaluate performance of AI-powered chatbots

Researchers have developed a platform for the interactive evaluation of AI-powered chatbots such as ChatGPT A team of computer scientists, engineers, mathematicians and cognitive scientists, led by the University of Cambridge, developed an open-source evaluation platform called CheckMate, which allows human users to interact with and evaluate the performance of large language models (LLMs). The…

Special Report on the Future of Mobility in Smart Cities published

Bee Smart City has published its first Special report in cooperation with IAA MOBILITY and more than 20 contributing partners on the Future of Intelligent Mobility in Smart Cities. The Special Mobility Report features key insights from mobility thought leaders, innovative solutions from leading companies and best practices from cities. Unveiling the Future of Urban…

Avatars and Smart Cities: The Digital Evolution of Human Interaction and Urban Living

As the digital and physical realms increasingly intertwine, we’re witnessing not just technological evolution, but a metamorphosis of human identity itself. The concept of digital avatars, once relegated to the realms of science fiction and online gaming, now stands as a profound metaphor for our own evolution within this burgeoning metaverse. Drawing inspiration from an…

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Telefónica Tech accelerates its artificial intelligence business for companies with ten specialised centres

Telefónica's digital business unit has more than 400 professionals with expertise in artificial intelligence distributed in Spain, the UK, Central Europe, Brazil and Hispam to offer customers a service adapted to local needs Telefónica Tech continues to strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities to help organisations make data-driven decisions that enable them to build more efficient and…