Google announced its latest innovation, MedLM, a set of advanced AI models tailored specifically for medical applications. By leveraging the power of generative artificial intelligence, MedLM aims to streamline the workflows of healthcare professionals. The suite comprises two models based…
Small ruthenium particles and a solar-powered system for water electrolysis proved to be a good combination for producing hydrogen. This solution was identified by a joint team involving the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (Italian Institute of Technology, IIT) of Genoa…
SCIL Nanoimprint Solutions (SCIL) has secured an investment round led by imec.xpand together with Invest-NL Deep Tech Fonds, RSBG Ventures, and Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij (BOM). SCIL, based at High Tech Campus Eindhoven, provides production solutions that empower high-tech industries to…
Europe’s solar energy industry reached a new high, setting up an impressive 56 gigawatts in 2023. Falling wholesale electricity prices and issues with permits and grid connections are making it harder to keep growing. Solar capacity in the EU has…
The Dubai climate summit, COP28, has ended after an extension. An agreement was reached among the 198 countries on moving away from fossil fuels. And more important decisions took place. We list the most important ones. Heated discussions on the…
China’s financial sector is steering a wave of lending toward green tech manufacturing, leading to overcapacity and looming disruptions in global trade. With nearly $700 billion in new loans in the third quarter of 2023, China focuses on expanding electric…
Most people can relate to having a laptop charger break right where the flexible cable meets the solid adapter. This is just one example of how difficult it is to effectively interface hard and soft materials. Using a unique 3D…
From a factory area past, the Telliskivi district of Tallinn, Estonia, is now one of the city’s liveliest hotspots. The several restaurants, cafes, and cultural venues brought color to the area, making it one of the must-visit places alongside the…
The European Union has reached a milestone with the agreement on the AI Act. This has important implications for the privacy and security of citizens. Artificial intelligence systems that pose risks must now be accountable to an independent regulator. In…
Using a robotically controlled rotating magnet, researchers from the University of Twente and the Radboudumc sent helical robots through a detached aorta containing kidneys, the university says in a press release. Using a robot-controlled, rotating magnet, they steered the robots…