Oxford University astrophysicists have discovered an unusual explosion in a distant galaxy. The event, a Fast Blue Optical Transient (FBOT), demonstrated extraordinary behaviour, repeatedly peaking in brightness over short timescales. The study, published in Nature, suggests these intense flares are…
Of course, there are still some technical challenges around Innovative Air Mobility – say, drones with more functions than just fun – but that’s probably not where the biggest hurdle lies. Rather, the bottlenecks we see are in coordination and…
The increasing electrification in society leads to higher peak loads on the electricity grid. Some people are warning for an energy transition that is too fast. Others are hopeful for a fully electric future. In a report commissioned by the…
Brain cells communicate not only by firing signals to each other through synapses. They also inform each other via small proteins called neuropeptides. Little is still known about this alternative brain network’s precise operation and function. But that may soon…
The global energy sector, with over 67 million workers, is facing a significant skills gap, despite creating millions of job opportunities worldwide, particularly in clean technologies. The boom in clean energy employment has resulted in a skill shortage, posing a…
Ever heard the tales of companies convinced they had a groundbreaking product, only to ‘forget’ to check with the end user if there’s even a demand for it? Many businesses get stuck in a linear thought process, thinking they are…
The European Union is striving to promote rail as a sustainable, safe solution for mobility, envisioning a unified European railway area to facilitate expansion, technical harmonisation and market liberalisation. Ambitious strategies include doubling high-speed rail by 2030, and establishing nine…
Hospitals have lots of data, but they barely use them. AI can help them in doing so, and improving patient care. Spanish startup IOMED offers hospitals and care centers the technology to structure their data with AI. Their technology combines…
NVIDIA has announced the launch of its new H200 chip, set to supercharge AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. Outpacing its predecessor, the H100, the H200 boasts 1.4x more memory bandwidth and 1.8x more memory capacity, providing an unprecedented performance…
Tomorrow, the European Commission highlights the ongoing gender pay gap with ‘Equal Pay Day‘. The day symbolises the point at which women effectively stop earning compared to their male counterparts. The average gross hourly earnings of male employees in the…