In Massachusetts and elsewhere, advocates and policymakers are increasingly turning their attention to “embodied carbon” contained in building materials. Massachusetts lawmakers and municipal leaders are increasingly pushing for measures that would lower the greenhouse gas emissions associated with building materials. “We’ve seen a lot of new interest and momentum,” said Rebecca Esau, manager
South Africa will soon begin production of the groundbreaking HIV-prevention drug, long-acting cabotegravir (CAB-LA), finally making the life-saving treatment affordable within the African continent. The treatment, which must be injected every two months, almost entirely eliminates the risk of becoming infected by HIV through sex. This development is expected to help millions of
By: Neena Bhandari The Australian human rights commission has embarked on a project looking at the social risks and benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) — a technology whose implications experts say are also beginning to emerge in the developing world. Launched with a report published on 24 July, the project is looking
Twenty years of storm tracks in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific basins. NASA Kelsey Ellis, University of Tennessee and Nicholas Grondin, University of Tennessee The official 2023 hurricane season forecasts were just released, and while the Atlantic may see an average storm season this year, a busier-than-normal season is forecast in the eastern
Bola Ahmed Tinubu speaking at a Chatham House event, London, in December 2022. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Facebook page Stephen Onyeiwu, Allegheny College As the 16th president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherits an economy that is grappling with inflation, chronic unemployment, extreme poverty, crumbling infrastructure and insecurity. Nigeria’s debt profile stands out
Anna Matveeva, King’s College London After a year of war in Ukraine it has become commonplace among western commentators to argue that the war is deeply rooted in the “Russian mentality”, history and culture. Russians, it is said have an imperial mindset. Russian citizens share a collective responsibility, regardless of their personal positions.
In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital world, the banking sector is at the forefront of technological advancements. However, with the boon of convenience and efficiency comes the bane of heightened security risks. This transformation underscores the utmost importance of cybersecurity in the era of digital banking. The Rise of Digital Banking Digital
NVIDIA, the renowned chip manufacturer, is on the verge of becoming the first trillion-dollar chip company. Their share price has experienced a significant surge, driven by the increasing demand for their products in gaming, data centers, and autonomous driving technology. While known for their gaming GPUs, NVIDIA’s success extends beyond gaming, with their
A Gennaio, Milano ha ospitato la premiazione di un evento divenuto famoso e di tendenza anche in ambito internazionale. La redazione di Windows Interview ha partecipato e deciso di approfondire, grazie ad alcuni protagonisti, lo spirito e i prodotti della manifestazione realizzandone uno speciale. Gli ospiti di Bruno Carenini in questo speciale sono:
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making remarkable progress across a multitude of sectors, encompassing everything from manufacturing to healthcare, and finance to transportation. This leading-edge technology, underpinned by machine learning and big data, is set to reshape the job market, sparking profound questions about the future of human employment. AI in the Job