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'Green' concrete could be game-changer for construction industry

Microscopic flakes of graphene add strength and durability — but also raise cost and safety concerns.

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As Brussels sets out its budget plans for 2021 onwards, it wants to see more investment in artificial intelligence technology

02/05/2018

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Our galaxy's colossal black hole may have huge hidden 'siblings'

New research shows the Milky Way and galaxies like it may contain several supermassive black holes.

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Did another advanced species exist on Earth before humans?

New paper explains how we might go about looking for evidence of earlier civilizations.

30/04/2018

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This inflatable skyscraper could save lives in disaster zones

The origami-inspired building would inflate with help from a giant helium balloon.

29/04/2018

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Why scientists are teaching AI to think like a dog

Robotic canines could assist elderly people and those with disabilities.

26/04/2018

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New smart wall lets you control your home with swipes, taps

Special paint offers a low-cost way to make intelligent surfaces.

25/04/2018

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What is GDPR? A look at the European data privacy rules that could change tech

A new European data regulation that just a month ago seemed like an obscure piece of legislation is suddenly on the lips of everyone in the tech industry.

25/04/2018

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Blood-carrying drones could save lives in the US, Here's how

The unmanned drones can deliver blood or other medical supplies up to 50 miles away.

25/04/2018

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Memory-boosting brain implants are in the works. Would you get one?

Neural prostheses look promising in new studies, though there's still a lot of work to do.

24/04/2018

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Is climate change a part of God's plan? Evangelicals remain divided

While many evangelical Christians dismiss climate change as major concern, scripture-citing environmentalists within their churches on a mission.

22/04/2018

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The Pacific Ocean has a plastic problem. Here's the plan to fix it

Environmental group will use floating nets to snag plastic debris.

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Meet the sea-skimming vessel from Russia set to make a splash in Europe

An Estonian entrepreneur wants to use a Russian-developed sea-skimming vessel to transport people between Tallinn and Helsinki.

20/04/2018

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Belarus: Eastern Europe's digital dream?

Belarus is gambling its future on an information technology economic boom.

20/04/2018

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What can a gorilla teach us about the search for space aliens?

A new paper argues that the 'cosmic gorilla effect' may be hampering our ability to find E.T.

20/04/2018

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Technology is delivering customisable number plates

Flaunt your alma mater, your favorite sports team, or your city pride.

19/04/2018

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Inside the US government agency designing tech to fight fake news

The team that brought you driverless cars and Siri is now fighting a new kind of war on information.

19/04/2018

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Wind energy takes a toll on birds, but now there's help

Radar-based maps and migration forecasts could save birds from spinning turbine blades.

18/04/2018

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How robots are reshaping one of the dirtiest, most dangerous jobs

New garbage-sorting bots are as reliable as humans and much faster.

18/04/2018

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Will 'digital resurrections' let us bring back the dead?

In the not-too-distant future, chatbots and VR could let us interact with lost friends and relatives.

16/04/2018