Thousands of kilometres of cables and pipelines criss-cross Europe’s sea floors, carrying the gas, electricity and data that keep modern life running. Yet these critical links lie mostly unprotected. A series of recent incidents, such as the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions, has raised fears that Europe’s underwater infrastructure is becoming a target,
Imagine using space technology not just to explore the stars, but to stop a disease outbreak before it starts, or predict and monitor natural disasters such as floods. That is exactly what European researchers are doing with Earth observation (EO) – turning satellite data into real-world solutions that protect people and the planet. Mosquito monitor Since
by Policy Options. Originally published on Policy Options On farms around the world, data is increasingly being used to guide agricultural practices from influencing what crops to plant and when to plant them, to managing pests and allocating resources efficiently. Vast swaths of information — on crop yields, soil health, weather patterns, worker
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
Saul Justin Newman, UCL From the swimming habits of dead trout to the revelation that some mammals can breathe through their backsides, a group of leading leftfield scientists have been taking their bows at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the 34th annual Ig Nobel Prize ceremony. Not to be confused with the
In the modern landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most potent and revolutionary tools, with applications spanning medicine, economics, security, and natural resource management. One of the most promising and critical areas is environmental conservation. The growing threat of climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem degradation demands innovative solutions,
ph. Tiktok is not the only social media app to pose the threats it’s been accused of. picture alliance via Getty Images Nir Eisikovits, UMass Boston The U.S. government moved closer to banning the video social media app TikTok after the House of Representatives attached the measure to an emergency spending bill on
The data collectors see all. Ph. DrAfter123/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Anne Toomey McKenna, University of Richmond Kochava, the self-proclaimed industry leader in mobile app data analytics, is locked in a legal battle with the Federal Trade Commission in a case that could lead to big changes in the global data marketplace and
In this insightful episode of “News of the Week,” hosted by Mike, listeners are taken on a journey through the dynamic world of modern innovation. The segment delves into how innovation is becoming the cornerstone of success in today’s competitive business landscape. Mike explores various facets of this topic, from the strategic processes
Introduction In contemporary times, the healthcare domain has experienced a momentous transformation with the advent of voluminous data and advanced analytics. The application of extensive data in healthcare exploration has introduced novel possibilities and avenues for ameliorating health outcomes, advancing medical treatments, and fostering a more profound comprehension of public health concerns. In