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Oct 29, 2024

A new generation of telescopes will probe the ‘unknown unknowns’ that could transform our knowledge of the universe

Illustration of the Extremely Large Telescope, currently under construction in Chile’s Atacama desert. ESO, CC BY Richard Massey, Durham University In recent decades, we’ve learnt huge amounts about the universe and its history. The rapidly developing technology of telescopes – both on Earth and in space – has been a key part of

Oct 25, 2024

Cosmic Ventures and Technological Marvels: A Synergistic Dance

Humanity’s quest to traverse the cosmos has long ignited profound curiosity, compelling us to transcend earthly limitations and innovate at an astonishing pace. The dynamic interplay between space exploration and the accompanying technological breakthroughs has catalyzed monumental progress—not only within the spheres of science and engineering but in transforming everyday life on Earth.

Oct 22, 2024

AI, cryptocurrencies and data privacy: Comparing the Trump and Harris records on technology regulation

The Federal Trade Commission is one of the main venues for government regulation of big tech and its wares. Alpha Photo/Flickr, CC BY-NC Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University It’s not surprising that technology regulation is an important issue in the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign. The past decade has seen advanced technologies, from social

Oct 22, 2024

How your online world could change if big tech companies like Google are forced to break up

vectorfusionart/Shutterstock Renaud Foucart, Lancaster University The US Department of Justice may be on the verge of seeking a break-up of Google in a bid to make it less dominant. If the government goes ahead and is successful in the courts, it could mean the company being split into separate entities – a search

Oct 18, 2024

Palaeobotany: Unraveling the Secrets of Ancient Plant Life through Fossils

Introduction Palaeobotany, a captivating discipline within the broader field of paleontology, focuses on deciphering the history of ancient plant life preserved in fossils. By analyzing remnants of prehistoric vegetation embedded in rock formations, palaeobotanists unlock the mysteries of Earth’s botanical heritage, tracing the evolution of plant species over millions of years. This scientific

Oct 17, 2024

Event horizon: After photographing black holes, scientists are now making a movie

A widespread misconception has long equated black holes in space with nothingness, ‘the end of everything’. But a global team of scientists, including EU-funded researchers, has managed to photograph them, discovering enough new evidence to take their probe even further. Dutch-German astronomer and professor Heino Falcke is one of those who want to

Oct 11, 2024

The Diverse Fauna of Asia: From Elusive Snow Leopards to Iconic Pandas

As the most expansive continent on the planet, Asia boasts an unparalleled variety of wildlife. Its vast geography, stretching from the icy pinnacles of the Himalayas to the verdant tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, serves as a sanctuary to some of the globe’s most mesmerizing and endangered species. The continent’s sweeping landscapes and

Oct 11, 2024

Plate Tectonics: Earth’s Ever-Shifting Jigsaw

The concept of plate tectonics underpins much of modern geological thought, explaining the grand-scale migration of Earth’s outermost layer—the lithosphere—fragmented into vast, mobile “plates” that interlock like segments of a colossal puzzle. This transformative idea, born in the early 1900s, reshaped our grasp of Earth’s architecture, its geological rhythms, and the genesis of

Oct 10, 2024

Tech R&D: The Catalyst for Unleashing Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs

Introduction to the Pivotal Role of R&D in Technological Advancement In the swiftly shifting realm of technology, Research and Development (R&D) stands as the bedrock of innovation, propelling business prosperity and evolution. As sectors converge with the likes of artificial intelligence and quantum computing, the necessity for enterprises to channel investments into pioneering

Oct 10, 2024

Guardians of the grid – protecting Europe’s electricity supply from cyber-attacks

In the past decade, cyber-attacks on Europe’s power infrastructure have intensified so much that energy companies, experts and politicians called for help. Researchers came together to boost the resilience of European energy networks. The International Energy Agency warned in a November 2023 report that the average number of cyber-attacks against utilities worldwide more than

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