High-technology sectors are considered key drivers of economic growth and productivity and often provide well-paid employment opportunities. In 2022, there were 9.8 million people employed in high-technology sectors across the EU, corresponding to 4.9% of the EU’s total employment. The gender…
For three years, NRC journalist Marc Hijink was allowed to walk around inside ASML. Almost all doors opened for him, and everyone made time for a conversation. The result is “Focus” (soon to be translated into English), a thorough book…
Draft rules issued by the White House are set to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the US government. The move comes after President Biden’s executive order, a comprehensive plan to amplify the benefits of AI while mitigating…
Have you ever pondered whether artificial intelligence could ever possess consciousness, akin to humans and some animals? Or that this might already be the case at this very moment in time? As technology advances, the age-old debate surrounding AI and…
A revolutionary study by Yuvan Research reveals the successful reversal of biological age in rats by over 50%, marking the first instance of cross-species epigenetic transfer. The results of the study were published in GeroScience. The therapy, dubbed E5, utilizes…
In a world that is rapidly digitising, there is an essential tool that manufacturing companies need to thrive: ERP systems. These systems, which you may never have heard of, help digitise and manage business processes, making them the backbone of…
Our brain is an unparalleled network of connections. It consists of 86 billion brain cells connected, on average, to about 10,000 other cells. Every time we learn something new – saying “hello” in Chinese, practicing a new judo move, or…
After Russia’s total invasion of Ukraine, prices for electricity and natural gas soared but have since been falling. Eurostat figures show a significant disparity between energy prices in European countries. The rise in energy prices has a big impact on…
The European Chips Act was created to take Europe’s microchip industry to a new level. The European Union freed up billions of euros to build new semiconductor manufacturing facilities, including in Germany, Poland, and Italy. Operating these new high-tech sites…
As with any other pain or disease of the human body, drugs are the most used way to treat the brain. According to Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) data, antidepressant consumption increased by almost two and a half…