International
Artificial intelligence, combined with a new biotechnology-based camera, allows it to detect pedestrians on the road 100 times faster than current car cameras. This major breakthrough in computer vision, made…
science-technology
For decades, economic growth has been treated as the clearest measure of progress. Yet rising GDP does not always translate into happier, healthier lives, and the environmental and social costs…
Environment
Billions of hazardous waste could soon end up in asphalt. Scientists from Spain and Italy have developed a technology that will turn cigarette butts into an additive that strengthens road…
Health
Have you ever just seen someone yawn and seconds later did the same yourself? If so, you are not alone. Scientists have found that yawning is one of the most…
science-technology
Farmland biodiversity plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems and productive agricultural landscapes. Yet across Europe, farmland birds – key indicators of environmental health – have suffered sharp declines as…
Health
There is an almost universal scenario for the beginning of every vacation. On the first day, we promise not to look at the work chat. On the second one, we...
science-technology
Imagine struggling to follow conversations in a noisy restaurant or keep up in a busy office, yet being told by a doctor that your hearing is fine. That is the frustrating...
Europe
A provisional deal would strengthen ECHA’s legal base, funding flexibility and independence as Europe confronts wider chemical safety demands The European Union has moved to reinforce the agency at the...
science-technology
When Dr Katerina Spranger was a child, she came very close to losing her sight.“I had an accident and had to undergo emergency surgery,” she recalled. Precision is a key part...
Europe
The Commission says AWS and Azure may fall under Europe’s toughest digital market rules as cloud infrastructure becomes central to AI and business dependence The European Commission has taken a...
