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SCI & TECHSep 3Studsvik, GE Vernova Hitachi, Samsung C&T to advance Swedish nuclear power projectMultiple companies, including Studsvik, GE Vernova Hitachi, and Samsung C&T, are collaborating to advance a nuclear power project in Sweden. This signifies international cooperation in energy infrastructure.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 3Uber, Wayve launch London’s first robotaxi serviceUber and British start-up Wayve launched their commercial robotaxi service in London on Thursday, although passengers will still have a human supervisor behind the wheel. The post Uber, Wayve launch London’s first robotaxi service appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHSep 3AI-powered robots showcased at European Parliament in BrusselsAI-powered robots demonstrate delivery, factory and household tasks at a robotics showcase in Brussels, highlighting advances in artificial intelligence.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 3Chamath Palihapitiya Says Trust the Expert Approach To AI Is a Trap , Warns it Could Make COVID Pale in Comparison An expert warns that an over-reliance on AI expertise could be dangerous, potentially posing risks comparable to or exceeding those of COVID. This statement highlights concerns about the future development and societal impact of artificial intelligence.finance.yahoo.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 2Lords considers government emergency AI kill switchThe House of Lords is considering a government proposal for an emergency 'kill switch' for artificial intelligence. This pertains to potential future regulations on AI technology.computerweekly.com · United Kingdom
SCI & TECHSep 2Does your dog blink at you when you look at it? This is what it really meansResearchers from the University of Parma analyzed canine visual behavior in front of different human faces.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 2European Resilience in Digital Infrastructure: The Changing Nature of State-Business RelationsAs the war in Ukraine progressed, Russian strikes increasingly degraded Ukraine’s terrestrial communications infrastructure, steadily deepening Kyiv’s dependence on SpaceX’s Starlink. The satellite constellation became indispensable for crucial military functions, including command and control, drone operations, and artillery fire coordination, with no readily available European alternative should access be withdrawn.This reality exemplifies the idea that today, governments rely on critical infrastructure that is privately owned and globally embedded. But these interdependencWar on the Rocks
SCI & TECHSep 2What really helps Europe deal with droughtFix leaks, or ban pools? As European countries prepare for hotter, drier years to come, here's what the data says about how to really save waterDW News [en]
SCI & TECHSep 2Sovereign AI procurement scheme : £100m for united kingdom AI start - upsThe United Kingdom is launching a sovereign AI procurement scheme, allocating £100 million to support AI start-ups. This initiative signifies significant government investment in the development of artificial intelligence technology within the country.bmmagazine.co.uk · United Kingdom
SCI & TECHSep 2Mediterranean in flux: four decades of data reveal climate change impactSpanish scientists, working with colleagues in Europe and the US, have compiled data from 46 oceanographic missions (1976–2018) to track how the Mediterranean is changing under climate change.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 1Russia's Starlink copycat has failed so far, but still threatens UkraineEuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 1 UK first sees decommissioning of ScottishPower wind farm demonstrate turbine circularityThe UK has achieved a 'first' with the decommissioning of a ScottishPower wind farm, showcasing the circularity of its turbines. This marks a significant milestone in renewable energy and sustainable practices.newcivilengineer.com · United Kingdom
SCI & TECHSep 1Musk defends AI data centers, slams EU rules at G20Elon Musk on Tuesday urged the G20 to tread softly on regulating tech and AI, saying European-style rules inhibit innovation. The post Musk defends AI data centers, slams EU rules at G20 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHSep 1Protest over AI data centre planned for Scottish BordersA protest is planned in the Scottish Borders regarding an AI data center. This highlights local concerns and potential opposition to the development of artificial intelligence infrastructure.thenational.scot · United Kingdom
SCI & TECHSep 1Cerebras teams up with Compute Nordic for 165 MW AI data center in FinlandCerebras and Compute Nordic have partnered to establish a 165 MW AI data center in Finland. This collaboration marks a significant development in AI infrastructure.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 31Waymo Begins Preparing Munich for Autonomous Ride-Hailing“Today, we are excited to announce that Waymo is laying the groundwork for our fully autonomous ride hailing service in Munich, Germany. With over 20 million trips completed and hundreds of thousands of commercial rides served each week, we are now bringing our fully autonomous driving technology to one of the world’s premier hubs for […] The post Waymo Begins Preparing Munich for Autonomous Ride-Hailing appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHAug 31This Drug Makes New Neurons in the Brain. Scientists Say It Reversed Alzheimer’s Symptoms in Mice.Delivered by injection, the drug transforms astrocytes into neurons. In an early study, mice modeling Alzheimer's showed marked improvement compared to untreated peers. The post This Drug Makes New Neurons in the Brain. Scientists Say It Reversed Alzheimer’s Symptoms in Mice. appeared first on SingularityHub.Singularity Hub
SCI & TECHAug 31New finds in the Bernese Jura: meteorite treasure reaches record sizeMore and more fragments of the Twannberg meteorite are being found in the Bernese Jura; over 2,200 pieces are known and the rare iron meteorite offers rich insights for researchers.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 31EU puts ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under stricter rulesChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox now have over 45 million average monthly users in Europe, making them subject to the Digital Services Act.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHAug 31Neutralisation protocol: the hidden safety system safeguarding lives at every launchThe Flight Safety Division monitors Ariane 6’s trajectory in real time and can trigger its automatic destruction to protect people on the ground. Euronews spoke to one of the engineers tasked with ensuring everything goes smoothly.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 31EU places ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under strictest digital safety rulesBrussels has classified ChatGPT as a search engine under the Digital Services Act, a first for an AI chatbot, and designated Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms. All three have four months to comply.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 30Reusable rocket milestone opens a door for Hong Kong’s space ambitionsOn the morning of August 19, LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 Y2 rocket lifted off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Test Area. After deploying its second stage and payload into orbit, the rocket’s first stage touched down softly at a recovery site in Gansu province using deployable landing legs. It was China’s first successful land-based recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster that had just completed an orbital mission – a feat previously achieved only by SpaceX. Just over a month earlier,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 30This European Town Found A Clever New Use For Old Wind Turbine BladesA European town has found an innovative new use for old wind turbine blades, highlighting a creative approach to waste management and sustainability.bgr.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 30EU wants drones to spray pesticides — but it could backfireThe EU wants to lift a decades-old ban on spraying pesticides from the air, allowing drones to be used for greater precision. But experts warn the plan could lead to even more pesticides being used in agriculture.DW News [en]