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The Road to Smart Cities: Technology, People, and Global Transformation

Cities worldwide are quickly adopting 'smart' technologies, reshaping and improving urban life At the core of the contemporary global transformation is a shift towards urbanization. In the United States alone, urban residents have increased from 64% in 1950 to an impressive 83% at present. Projections suggest that by the middle of the century, urban inhabitants…

New tools are available to help reduce the energy that AI models devour

Amid the race to make AI bigger and better, Lincoln Laboratory is developing ways to reduce power, train efficiently, and make energy use transparent When searching for flights on Google, you may have noticed that each flight's carbon-emission estimate is now presented next to its cost. It's a way to inform customers about their environmental…

Lynxes and vultures offer insights into European wildlife conservation

EU research is providing the most far-reaching analysis of efforts to boost wild-cat populations and aiding scavengers that help balance the ecosystem Anybody wondering about the hands-on challenges of wildlife conservation in Europe should consider a recent tale. It involves a wild cat, tracking signals and an eye-opening journey. In spring 2023, environmentalists captured an…

Oxford researchers develop 3D printing method that shows promise for repairing brain injuries

Demonstrated for the first time that neural cells can be 3D printed to mimic the architecture of the cerebral cortex Brain injuries, including those caused by trauma, stroke and surgery for brain tumours, typically result in significant damage to the cerebral cortex (the outer layer of the human brain), leading to difficulties in cognition, movement…

Two technologies that enable renewable hydrogen energy

This blog outlines the role of two key technologies, electrolysers and fuel cells, in making hydrogen a source of renewable energy Hydrogen, the most abundant element in the universe, holds tremendous potential as a clean and sustainable energy source. Its presence is ubiquitous, comprising about 70% of all matter in the cosmos1. However, while hydrogen's…

Renewables Jobs Nearly Doubled in Past Decade, Soared to 13.7 Million in 2022

Employment expands despite crises and challenges and growing use of industrial policies can create more localised supply chains, a new report finds Worldwide employment in renewable energy reached 13.7 million in 2022, an increase of one million since 2021 and up from a total of 7.3 million in 2012, according to a new report by…

How global aging affects the labor market

The World Economic Forum suggests that recruiting, reskilling, and respecting the strengths of older employees could be a solution to this demographic challenge The global population is aging, and forecasts show that this trend will further continue. In Monaco, the country that leads the list of the countries with the highest share of older people in 2022,…

Scientists design octopus-inspired patch to deliver drugs

The patch is stuck to the inside of the cheek and enables the delivery of medicines that would otherwise require a syringe In initial trials on humans, the patch proved to be safe and tolerable, as the researchers from the federal technology institute ETH Zurich (ETH Zurich) wrote in the study published on Wednesday in…

“Tourism Opens Minds” Initiative Launched in Riyadh to Transform Travel Habits

A new global initiative designed to unite and encourage nations, tourism sector leaders and consumers to be more open-minded when choosing a travel destination. Announced during the World Tourism Day celebrations in Riyadh, "Tourism Opens Minds" will showcase the powerful role that tourism plays in bridging cultures and promoting a more interconnected and harmonious world.…

Expert Comment: Jobs will be automated, but not because of the latest Generative AI

Everyone is worried about Artificial Intelligence. From writers in Hollywood to computer programmers, recent advances in technology are causing concern about what Generative AI is going to mean for the future of work, our society and the wider world. Is there nothing machines will not be able to do? We have spent a decade researching…