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AI Performs Comparably to Human Readers of Mammograms

To improve the sensitivity and specificity of screening mammography, one solution is to have two readers interpret every mammogram Using a standardized assessment, researchers in the UK compared the performance of a commercially available artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm with human readers of screening mammograms. Results of their findings were published in Radiology, a journal of…

10th edition of European Urban Resilience Forum calls city leaders to Cascais

What is needed to help local and regional governments address resilience challenges towards 2030 and beyond? From 18 - 20 October, the European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) will bring leading city representatives and resilience professionals together in Cascais (Portugal) to mark the flagship event’s 10th anniversary. Through interactive sessions, study visits and discussions, the 2023…

Lack of evidence hampers progress on corporate-led ecosystem restoration

A near total lack of transparency is making it impossible to assess the quality of corporate-led ecosystem restoration projects, a new study finds An international team of scientists has analysed publicly available sustainability reports released by 100 of the world’s largest companies and found that despite many businesses claiming to actively rebuild damaged ecosystems, very…

Towards a more digital social security coordination

Commission proposes steps to make it easier for Europeans to live, work and travel abroad The Commission has proposed concrete steps to further digitalise the coordination of social security systems in Europe, in a dedicated Communication. It lays out actions to make access to social security services quicker and simpler across borders by making full use of digital…

What is Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

Can You Become the Next Elon Musk by Emulating His Behavior? Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a model for acquiring communication skills, self-improvement, influencing others, and psychotherapy. It suggests a connection between neurological processes, language, and behavioral patterns. Neuro: Refers to the signals a person receives through visual images, sounds, tastes, smells, and touches. The nervous…

UNWTO and G20 launch dashboard to support tourism in advancing the sdgs

Have joined hands to launch a new tool to advance the contribution of tourism policies and initiatives towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit next 9-10 September, UNWTO has worked with the Presidency through India's Ministry of Tourism on the G20 Tourism and SDGs Dashboard. Halfway between the 2015 launch of…

How AI could revolutionise the world of healthcare

With the growing pressure on healthcare providers showing no sign of slowing, The Innovation Platform explores ways in which AI in healthcare can help increase performance One of the technology industry’s fastest-growing avenues is that of Artificial Intelligence (AI). From voice synthesis bringing fictional and real people to life to text prediction that is getting so good…

New Research Professor for Biotechnology at VTT: Not only materials need updating – processes do, as well

According to Yvonne Nygård, the focus of biotechnology research must be shifted even more towards production processes Rapid changes in society mean that the production of materials will look very different in the future than it does today. Solutions developed in biotechnology research must be put into practice, such as in the production of plastics…

Newly-launched Lifestyle Test will help Europeans reduce environmental impact

The web app encourages users to adopt tailored lifestyle advice, based on assessments of individuals’ daily impact A free Lifestyle Test designed to help people reduce their environmental impact, and lead more sustainable and healthier lives, has launched in Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia and Turkey as part of the EU-funded project PSLifestyle…

Unlocking the potential of IoT systems: The role of Deep Learning and AI

The EU project VEDLIoT shows how Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence are helping to accelerate the potential of IoT systems The Internet of Things (IoT), a network of interconnected devices equipped with sensors and software, has revolutionised how we interact with the world around us, empowering us to collect and analyse data like never before.…