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Meet the team using bubbles to keep Amsterdam's rivers clean

In partnership with Media City

“Rivers and waterways are like the highways of the plastic pollution.The majority of the plastic in the ocean has traveled through rivers and that's why we want to stop it right there.”

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Russia ships giant magnet to France for nuclear fusion project

The Russian-made magnet will be part of the world’s largest ‘tokamak’, a device designed to generate energy through nuclear fusion.

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‘Heart in a box’ device slashes heart transplant waiting lists

The box pumps blood through hearts that have stopped beating, to “reanimate” them so they can be used for transplants.

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The woman on a mission to teach young Kenyans IT skills

Nelly Cheboi, who founded TechLit Africa, upcycles old computers to open new worlds to pupils in rural Kenya.

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Cloud adoption boosts performance in European research and education

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Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed education and research institutes worldwide to make a huge digital leap, forcing them to switch physical facilities with online ones and readapt services and processes to be 100% virtual.

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XPeng flying car takes to the sky in Dubai

A futuristic flying two-seater car flew over Dubai’s skyline during GITEX 2022.

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GITEX: world's biggest technology show

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Held in Dubai, GITEX is the world's biggest technology show and on display was an array of science-fiction, being turned into science-fact. One of the stand-out attractions was a two-seater carbon-neutral flying car, and others included robot dogs and driverless taxis.

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Bye-bye traffic jams? Chinese-made flying taxi takes off in Dubai

The XPeng X2, an electric aircraft that looks like a drone but can go as fast as a car, offers a glimpse into the future of urban mobility.

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Usain nuts and bolts: A running robot just won a Guinness World Record

Cassie uses machine learning to imitate human behaviour, managing to sprint 100 m without falling over in just over 24 seconds.

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Pie in the sky: Watch these drones delivering food in the US

Several companies have started offering all-electric drone deliveries in parts of the US in a bid to cut carbon emissions.

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Scientists create AI helmet to turn firefighters into ‘superheroes’

The smart helmet could help firefighters navigate smoke-filled environments.

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In Europe, digitalisation is picking up the pace to create more resilient businesses

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Why would a company want to increase its digital density?

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Introducing the future of digital identity

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Imagine arriving at the airport for a holiday or business trip without your passport, your credit cards, or any physical identification whatsoever and still being able to board a plane, hire a car and check into your hotel.

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Education 4.0 - Led by Humans, Powered by Tech

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In 2020, the Autonomous University of Barcelona carried out a study which introduced digital whiteboards into its educational centres.

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Hong Kong's Science Park: the power of collaboration

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The fight against Alzheimer's disease is just one of many innovative projects of the Hong Kong’s Science and Technology Parks research clusters known as InnoHK. Combining innovation and entrepreneurial spirit with the collaboration of the world's scientific community.

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All the extreme ways travellers are trying to get their lost bags back

How Apple’s Airtag led to epic searches, arrests and more frustration for passengers missing belongings.

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This ‘smart bin’ sorts recycling so you don’t have to

The “smart bin” harnesses advanced technology including robotics, AI and sensors to properly identify and sort recycling waste.

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Award-winning new device could help women self-check for breast cancer

The device monitors abnormalities in breast tissue via sound waves and allows women to track any changes on an app.

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Turkey: opening of a 3D universe centre in Antalya

A 3D virtual universe centre in Antalya has started welcoming its visitors

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Bring your digital twin into the metaverse thanks to AI face capture

The start-up sees bright prospects for the technology in tomorrow’s metaverse where people need to represent themselves.