Picture this: a state-of-the-art community workspace within walking distance from home. A space you share with people not because you’re employed by the same company, but because of proximity. A professional atmosphere,…
Month: January 2023
AI translation firm unveils ‘world-first’ timeline to singularity
An Italian company has unveiled a novel method of measuring AI progress: analyzing improvements in machine translation. Translated, a provider of translation services, used the approach to predict when we will achieve…
EU unveils data-driven plan to make shipbuilding faster and cheaper
The EU-funded Smart European Shipbuilding (SEUS) project launched this month, aiming to improve the shipbuilding process via computational tools. The launch arrives as the maritime industry’s increasingly embraces digitization and automation, facilitated…
What the hell is job boomeranging and why is it trending right now?
Not, in fact, a fun sports perk offered by tech companies eager to keep up with the latest in compensation trends, “job boomeranging” is actually a rising workplace trend. In a nutshell,…
Brainy UK scientists create robust optic fiber that may unlock our quantum future
Optical fibers have become the foundation of modern data transmission, used for everything from telecoms and internet services to governmental and space applications. This is because they’re capable of transmitting larger amounts…
Quantum computing startup eyes mainstream adoption after £30m investment
Quantum computing has immense potential but incredible complexities. While zealots claim it will cure cancer and save the planet, critics warn their promises are far from being fulfilled. One of their key…
Sweden discovers rare earth metals — and that could redefine Europe’s relationship with China
Swedish company LKAB has discovered what’s claimed to be Europe’s biggest deposit of rare earth metals, promising a critical boost in the continent’s trade security and green transition. “Rare earths” are a…
Why TensorFlow for Python is dying a slow death
Religious wars have been a cornerstone in tech. Whether it’s debating about the pros and cons of different operating systems, cloud providers, or deep learning frameworks — a few beers in, the…
Finland’s wind power capacity shot up 75% in 2022, attracting billions in capital
Finland clocked a 75% increase in wind power capacity last year, boosting the country’s renewable energy cred. According to the latest statistics from the Finnish Wind Power Association (FWPA), 2022 was a…
Concrete is one of the world’s most harmful materials. Graphene could change that
Concrete has been described as the most destructive material on Earth. After water, it’s the most used substance in the world, with twice the usage of steel, wood, plastics, and aluminium combined….