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Fungi and future forest health

New research from Stanford suggests climate change will disrupt many age-old partnerships between aspen trees and fungi that are essential to healthy forests Standing in an aspen grove, surrounded by slender white trunks and a canopy of leaves that rustle in the slightest breeze, it’s easy to think only of the trees. Hidden in the…

Turning GenAI Magic into Business Impact

In short: How do companies turn GenAI’s ability to deliver unexpected, impressive performance—its magic—into equally impressive business impact? In the twelve months since ChatGPT was launched, most of us have experienced a “wow” moment with generative AI—a moment when its capabilities seemed like magic. Executives have been wowed, too. But after a year of hearing about…

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Venice bans megaphones and groups of more than 25 people

After vetoing cruise ships, implementing control sensors and proposing payment to enter the city, it puts the focus on guided groups Venice (Italy) maintains its particular fight against mass tourism. After banning cruise ships from accessing the lagoon, implementing cameras, optical sensors and cell phone tracking systems to control flows and proposing payment for entering…

Researchers explore changes to microbiome following weight-loss surgery

Study suggests that microbiome-based therapies such as probiotics and fecal matter transplants have the potential to improve metabolic health Researchers at the University of Toronto and its partner hospitals are finding that changes in gut microbiota after bariatric surgery can directly improve metabolism, independent of food intake, weight loss and other metabolic factors. Their ongoing…

Study shows that the way the brain learns is different from the way that artificial intelligence systems learn

Researchers from the MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit and Oxford University’s Department of Computer Science have set out a new principle to explain how the brain adjusts connections between neurons during learning. This new insight may guide further research on learning in brain networks and may inspire faster and more robust learning algorithms in artificial intelligence. The essence of…

The role of AI in tackling climate change and its impacts: from science to early warning

In this presentation, participants will discuss the above topics, with some emphasis on their applicability to early warning systems Earth observation and climate data tend to be extremely large and detailed. Sometimes they are noisy but often also hard to interpret. Using data-driven algorithms to complement traditional processing schemes holds great promise to speed up…

Salam Takes the Lead in Saudi Arabia’s Fixed Broadband Race

In its latest study, Opensignal has delved deep into the real-world fixed broadband landscape in Saudi Arabia, offering a comprehensive look at user experiences across the nation, including major cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Mecca Opensignal, the global provider of independent insights into the connectivity experiences and decisions of consumers, has released its latest…

How can today’s students be prepared for jobs that don’t yet exist?

Moreover, according to various predictions, more than 50% of the jobs that today’s students will do in 2030 do not yet exist “Get an education, and you will get a good job” – that was the rhetoric of several previous generations. However, advances in technology, societal priorities, and consumer behavior have given rise to new…

The world is changing: 2024 technology predictions

With technological advancements making headlines more than ever this year, 2024 technology predictions are gearing up to be fascinating. In this article, a range of technology experts give their predictions for the year ahead From the widespread use of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, to ransomware gangs attacking with more ferocity than ever before,…

Wind-powered ships, food scents and forest guardians vie to lead research advances

Five experts who appeared in Horizon Magazine in 2023 outline how their areas of activity will evolve in the coming year and beyond From sail-powered tankers and new food habits to forest-protecting hedges and data-driven healthcare, 2024 promises to be a big year in EU science. Rogier Eggers Rogier Eggers wants today’s ships to go…