Gemma 3: Google’s Answer to Affordable, Powerful AI for the Real World
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The AI model market is growing quickly, with companies like Google, Meta, and OpenAI leading the way in developing new AI technologies. Google’s Gemma 3 has recently gained attention as one of the most powerful AI models that can run on a single GPU, setting it apart from many other models that need much more […]
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Filter-free ultrafine particle removal system deployed in subways in Korea
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The team behind the approach was led by (right) Dr Hak Joon Kim, Principal Researcher, Department of Urban Environment Research at KIMM. A high-capacity filter-free ultrafine particle reduction technology developed by the Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials is now being deployed (or is soon to be deployed) at a number of locations in the […]
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New modelling tool could help protect wildlife from offshore developments
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A new resource has been developed in a bid to better protect seabirds from the impacts of offshore wind farms. The group behind it says the innovative modelling tool has the potential to save wildlife, while ensuring the effective and sustainable development of renewable energy sources. Led by researchers at the University of Glasgow, the […]
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Lunar microwave to purify water frozen in Moon’s soil wins UK Space Agency award
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A technology that uses microwaves (to defrost) and ultrasound (to break down) contaminants in melted lunar ice to provide clean, drinkable water for astronauts has won the UK Space Agency funded Aqualunar Challenge. The Aqualunar Challenge is a £1.2 million international prize funded by the UK Space Agency’s International Bilateral Fund and delivered by Challenge […]
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Guest post: Saudi Arabia’s surprisingly large imports of solar panels from China
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan were among the top importers of Chinese solar panels in 2024, with more than half heading to countries in the global south. The findings come from Ember’s China’s solar PV export explorer, which tracks shipments to more than 200 countries and was recently updated with figures for the full year of […]
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For this computer scientist, MIT Open Learning was the start of a life-changing journey
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As a college student in Serbia with a passion for math and physics, Ana Trišović found herself drawn to computer science and its practical, problem-solving approaches. It was then that she discovered MIT OpenCourseWare, part of MIT Open Learning, and decided to study a course on Data Analytics with Python in 2012 — something her school […]
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How OpenAI’s o3, Grok 3, DeepSeek R1, Gemini 2.0, and Claude 3.7 Differ in Their Reasoning Approaches
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Large language models (LLMs) are rapidly evolving from simple text prediction systems into advanced reasoning engines capable of tackling complex challenges. Initially designed to predict the next word in a sentence, these models have now advanced to solving mathematical equations, writing functional code, and making data-driven decisions. The development of reasoning techniques is the key […]
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Jay Allardyce, General Manager, Data & Analytics at insightsoftware – Interview Series
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Jay Allardyce is General Manager, Data & Analytics at insightsoftware. He’s a Technology Executive with 23+ years of experience across Enterprise B2B companies such as Google, Uptake, GE, and HP. He is also the co-founder of GenAI.Works that leads the largest artificial intelligence community on LinkedIn. insightsoftware is a global provider of financial and operational […]
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How Well Can LLMs Actually Reason Through Messy Problems?
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The introduction and evolution of generative AI have been so sudden and intense that it’s actually quite difficult to fully appreciate just how much this technology has changed our lives. Zoom out to just three years ago. Yes, AI was becoming more pervasive, at least in theory. More people knew some of the things it […]
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10 Best AI Agents for Business Automation (2025)
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AI agents for business automation are software programs powered by artificial intelligence that can autonomously perform tasks, make decisions, and interact with systems or people to streamline operations. In essence, they function like virtual employees or assistants: observing information, deciding on actions, and executing tasks with minimal human oversight. These agents can handle a wide […]
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Submagic Review: The Best AI Subtitle Generator Right Now?
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Imagine this: You’ve just recorded an amazing podcast episode, a brilliant interview, or a viral-worthy YouTube video. But now comes the dreaded part: editing. Trimming clips, adding captions, and making sure it’s optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts can be a time-consuming nightmare. Studies show that 46% of creators’ work time is dedicated […]
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Arctic sea ice winter peak in 2025 is smallest in 47-year record
Arctic sea ice has recorded its smallest winter peak extent since satellite records began 47 years ago, new data reveals. Provisional data from the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) shows that Arctic sea ice reached a winter maximum extent of 14.33m square kilometres (km2) last week. This is 1.31m km2 below the […]
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DeBriefed 28 March 2025: South Korea’s record-breaking wildfires; Arctic sea ice hits record-low peak; Butterfly biodiversity imperilled
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate change. This week Raging wildfires SOUTH KOREAN BLAZE: Wildfires in south-eastern South Korea – the “worst wildfires in its history” – have killed at least 27 people and displaced more than 37,000 from their homes, the Korea Times reported. The Chosun Daily […]
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Spring statement suggests security supplanting climate as government priority
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Image credit: Alexandros Michailidis / Shutterstock.com. Caution and expediency blighted the Spring budget statement of 26 March, in the eyes of environmental commentators The OBR’s downgrading of the growth forecast for this year from 2% to 1% presaged Rachel Reeves’ address, and seemed to set the emotional tone as one of doggedness and facing up […]
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Initiative hopes to deliver industry transition to sustainable polymers
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A new initiative that seeks to reduce the environmental impact of millions of household and industrial chemicals was announced on 26 March, bringing together experts from some of the world’s biggest companies – including Unilever and the world’s biggest chemicals company BASF – as well as leading academics, trade associations, research institutes and policymakers. The […]
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Awards shortlist flags next-generation leaders for Scotland’s renewable energy sector
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More than 300 people to attend awards in Glasgow on 1 May The future leaders of Scotland’s renewable energy industry have been shortlisted today (27 March) for this year’s Young Professionals Green Energy Awards. The annual awards, organised by Scottish Renewables, shine a spotlight on the pioneers of tomorrow who are ready to disrupt the […]
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Making higher education more accessible to students in Pakistan
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Taking out a loan to attend college is an investment in your future. But unlike in the United States, students in Pakistan don’t have easy access to college loans. Instead, most families must stomach higher interest rates for personal loans that can require collateral like land or homes. As a result, college is inaccessible for […]
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Global soil moisture in ‘permanent’ decline due to climate change
A new study warns that global declines in soil moisture in the 21st century could mark a “permanent” shift in the world’s water cycle. Combining data from satellites, sea level measurements and observations of “polar motion”, the research shows how soil moisture levels have decreased since the year 2000. The findings, published in Science, suggest […]