Although passenger vehicle catalytic converters have been mandatory for over 30 years, there is still plenty of room for improvement. For instance, they only work correctly when the engine is sufficiently hot, which is not always true, especially with hybrid…
The TNW Conference 2023 (The Next Web) got off to a somewhat disappointing start yesterday. Mark Rutte was absent himself but addressed the packed Vision Stage via video. Many visitors walked away. But, “Rutte is an odd dude to invite…
The lab-grown meat industry is rapidly advancing, with companies like Finless Foods, Mosa Meat, and Upside Foods developing sustainable alternatives to traditional animal farming. Finless Foods is working on cell-cultured bluefin tuna, while Mosa Meat plans to introduce its cultured…
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered that liraglutide, a drug originally developed for diabetes and severe overweight, may help reduce nicotine cravings, writes the university in a press release. Smoking is a major public health threat in Denmark,…
Anker has launched the Anker Solix brand, entering the home energy market to address the growing demand for electricity storage solutions. Anker Solix offers a range of solar solutions, including solar balcony systems, modular solar battery storage systems, and portable…
Online, profile pictures of human faces are everywhere, and they play a crucial role in shaping the first impression we make on others. Right now, AI gives people the digital tools to transform their online appearance in any way they…
In 2022, there was a 35 percent decrease in start-up investments compared to 2021. This is one of the key conclusions of the Global Start-up Ecosystem Report (GSER) launched by Startup Genome at the TNW conference. Although fewer start-ups were…
Politecnico di Milano pioneers autonomous driving with the 1000 MAD project, testing self-driving Maserati MC20 Cielo in the 1000 Miglia race, writes the university in a press release. The ambitious goal is to complete the full 1,500 km race autonomously…
Our society is built on steel; we make bicycles, bridges, buildings, pipelines, cars, and much more. In 2021, 1.9 billion tons of steel were produced worldwide; an all-time high in global steel production and, at the same time, a negative…
As expected, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act today with 499 votes in favour, 28 against and 93 abstentions ahead of talks with EU member states on the final shape of the law.…