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'Internet of Things' is being used to help trees fight climate change

Vodafone, Defra and Forest Research hope to find out how trees can be harnessed to fight climate change.

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EU still have work to do on 5G security ahead of European rollout

In the Commission's report it stated that progress was urgently needed to 'mitigate the risk of dependency on high-risk suppliers'.

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Digital fashion may be the answer to saving the planet

Ever wanted a new outfit for a specific photo? The new digital fashion movement is exactly what you need.

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Robot sloth hangs from trees to spy on endangered animals

The newly created SlothBot shows what robotics can do to protect the ecosystem and biodiversity.

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Hong Kong's new business and cultural normal

In partnership with Hong Kong

As the world struggles with the coronavirus pandemic, Spotlight explores how Hong Kong's start-up and cultural scene is adapting.

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Stunning 'hybrid timber' tower will be the tallest in the world

This construction technology could be part of a climate change solution.

Germany

Ex-CEO of Germany's Wirecard posts €5m bail in missing billions case

Markus Braun resigned as CEO of the global payments provider on Friday after auditors said €1.9 billion was missing from Wirecard's accounts.

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This 3D-printed floating house took 48 hours to build

The Czech eco-home comes with reduced carbon emissions.

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Artificial Intelligence: how man and machine are progressively working as one

In partnership with The European Commission

Futuris looks at how the relationship between man and machine in modern manufacturing is evolving through the adoption of Artificial Intelligence and automation.

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Drones expose real number of endangered species left on the planet

It turns out researchers in Australia have been miscounting these rare sea turtles for years.

Smart Regions

APPy to help: Polish town uses mobile tech to support isolated

In partnership with the European Commission

Smart Regions explores how a specially adapted mobile app is helping the most vulnerable members of a Polish community receive vital support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Endangered species could be saved with this tech-based solution

A research team in Australia is using cloud-based technology to support conservation efforts worldwide.

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A robot takeover is possible - so what about the planet?

With automation on the rise, we consider the complicated potential impact on the environment.

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New device simulates the feeling of touch in virtual reality

This piece of tech could provide museums and educational organisations with new ways to engage with the public.

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Drones help monitor the birthplace of polar bears in Arctic Russia

Could drones be the key to supporting other conservation efforts in remote locations?

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Robots attend graduation in place of students at Japanese university

Virtual tech solutions are on the rise as coronavirus prevents students from travelling to their graduation ceremony.

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The new AI system safeguarding premature babies from infection

In partnership with The European Commission

Researchers in Rennes are developing a new digital system to detect infections in premature babies and help safeguard them.

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How can new technology improve animal welfare and farming efficiency?

In partnership with The European Commission

Precision Farming - or Smart Farming - is aimed at better targeting of resources to the individual animal or crop to avoid waste and improve results and welfare. The sector is set to double by 2025.

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How to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the cement industry

In partnership with The European Commission

Researchers believe the technology behind a pilot reactor, that´s already able to absorb 5% of a cement factory's total carbon dioxide emissions, could contribute to reaching a target of 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions in Europe by 2050.

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How EU funding is changing the face of Latvian innovation

In partnership with The European Commission

Horizon 2020 funds from the European Commission are changing the face of innovation at the Unversity of Latvia in Riga.