Factcheck: Why Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is wrong about UK’s net-zero goal
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The leader of the opposition Conservative party, Kemi Badenoch, has shattered the political consensus on climate change in a speech attacking the UK’s net-zero by 2050 target. In a speech launching a “policy renewal programme” to shape the Conservatives’ approach to key issues, Badenoch disowned the target passed into law by her own party in […]
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New Report on Liability Considerations for Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal in the U.S.
The burning of fossil fuels and other human activities are continuing to cause rapid temperature rise. 2024 was the hottest year on record, and the planet’s 10 warmest years since 1850 have occurred in the past decade. Achieving global climate goals will require rapid and dramatic greenhouse gas emissions reductions, along with the removal of […]
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The Quantum Arms Race Isn’t Just About Tech, It’s About Who Controls the Narrative
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The quantum arms race is no longer just a battle over technology, it’s a battle over perception. For years, the narrative around quantum computing has been clouded by skepticism, fueled by early hype that outpaced delivery. Industry leaders like Jensen Huang have reinforced the idea that practical quantum computing is decades away. While you can’t […]
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Or Lenchner, CEO of Bright Data – Interview Series
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Or Lenchner, CEO of Bright Data, has led the market-leading web data collection platform since 2018, driving its expansion, innovation, and growth to over USD 100 million in annual revenue. Bright Data enables Fortune 500 corporations, leading businesses, renowned universities, and public sector entities to access public web data in real-time and at scale. Lenchner […]
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Vinyl and CD recycling scheme announced by major music packaging broker
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Image credit: Julie Raccuglia, CC BY-SA 2.0 license. Key Production Group, said to be Europe’s leading bespoke physical music and packaging manufacturing broker, has announced the full rollout of its Key Production Recycling scheme, which the group says provides a responsible and sustainable recycling option for vinyl and CDs that are no longer playable. The […]
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Let’s make good trouble for Climate Justice Education
Dear people, we’ve had a sweet few years and built a movement sweeping across North America to bring quality climate change and climate justice education to our children and youth, building their interdisciplinary capacity to understand the climate crisis and build solutions. Five states — California, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey and New York — now […]
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Developer Barriers Lowered as OpenAI Simplifies AI Agent Creation
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OpenAI has recently released a suite of new developer tools aimed at making it easier to create AI agents that can perform complex tasks autonomously. Announced last week, the update introduces a Responses API, an open-source Agents SDK, and built-in tools for web search, file search, and computer control – all designed to streamline how […]
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New Survey Finds Balancing AI’s Ease of Use with Trust is Top of Business Leaders Minds
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A recent CIO report revealed that enterprises are investing up to $250 million in AI despite struggling to prove ROI. Business leaders are on a quest for productivity, but with new technology integration comes the need to potentially refactor existing applications, update processes, and inspire workers to learn and adapt to the modern business environment. […]
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Rustom Lawyer, Co-Founder & CEO of Augnito – Interview Series
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Rustom Lawyer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Augnito, a company built on decades of experience in clinical workflows and healthcare technology. With a deep understanding of global healthcare systems and governance, he has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions that streamline clinical documentation and enhance operational efficiency. His expertise in healthcare integrations has shaped […]
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CIBSE award for aircon innovation
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(Left to right) Marcus Brigstocke, Muhammad Ahmad, Luke Pulford, Muhammad Wakil Shahzad, Arif Shahab, Muhammad Mehroz, and Simon Parker. An energy-efficient cooling system developed by scientists at Northumbria University has picked up an important innovation award in the building services sector. Optimum Air Con – an innovative cooling system “developed in response to the global […]
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The Roadmap for Mastering Language Models in 2025
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Large language models (LLMs) are a big step forward in artificial intelligence.
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Hydrogen safety to be researched by industry-academia project in Aberdeen
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The project, MHYSTIC (New Materials and Methods for Hydrogen Transportation and Storage: Repurposing the Economic Future of the North Sea) will redeploy existing energy assets and skills towards developing innovations that will support the UK’s hydrogen distribution network. A research project at the University of Aberdeen is investigating new materials and methods for hydrogen transportation […]
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How Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) models can improve access to green technology
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Neil Pein is CEO at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions. Businesses across Europe are facing mounting pressure to invest in more eco-friendly practices, but high upfront costs and operational challenges stand in the way. Neil Pein of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, explains how embracing Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) models can improve accessibility to green technology, support the circular […]
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Study unveils a unique microbiome in glacier meltwater streams
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The Perito-Moreno glacier in Argentina. A new study sheds light on the diversity of microbial life in glacier meltwater. The streams draining the glaciers on our planet’s mountaintops harbor a wealth of unique microorganisms, yet little was known about these complex ecosystems until recently. A team of scientists, led by the Swiss Federal Technology Institute […]
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Transportation Revolution: How E-Bikes Make Commuting Smarter
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The way we commute is changing fast and e-bikes are at the forefront of the revolution. With pedal power and electric assistance e-bikes are making daily travel more efficient, flexible and accessible. Unlike traditional bikes they reduce physical strain so you can go further with less effort. Unlike cars they are faster and more predictable […]
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Guest post: China will need 10,000GW of wind and solar by 2060
China will need to install around 10,000 gigawatts (GW) of wind and solar capacity to reach carbon neutrality by 2060, according to new Chinese government-endorsed research. This huge energy transition – with the technologies currently standing at 1,408GW – can make a “decisive contribution” to the country’s climate efforts and bring big economic rewards, the China Energy Transformation […]
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Fathom Review: The Best AI Tool for Instant Meeting Recaps?
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Imagine walking out of a meeting and instantly having a clear, concise summary in your inbox without jotting down a single note. No more scrambling to recall key points or wishing you had a better memory. Sounds like a dream, right? That’s exactly what Fathom AI delivers. The average professional spends around 5 hours and […]
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Meta AI’s MILS: A Game-Changer for Zero-Shot Multimodal AI
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For years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made impressive developments, but it has always had a fundamental limitation in its inability to process different types of data the way humans do. Most AI models are unimodal, meaning they specialize in just one format like text, images, video, or audio. While adequate for specific tasks, this approach […]