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‘Off the charts’: the key breakthroughs giving new hope in treating cancer
Posted in Medicine, Science on 11th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller
World’s largest cancer conference in Chicago shares ‘impressive’ findings in vaccines, drug trials and AI.
Smelting Steel With Sunlight: New Solar Trap Tech Could Help Decarbonize Industrial Heat
Posted in Science on 27th May, 2024
by Alex Muller
Companies like Heliogen, which is backed by Bill Gates, has already developed solar furnace technology designed to generate the high temperatures required in a wide range of industries.
Amazon’s Billion-Dollar Investment Arm Targets Generative AI in Robotics
Posted in Business, Hardware on 6th Mar, 2024
by Alex Muller
Of the big tech companies Amazon has the most obvious practical need for robotics in its operations, which may shape its investments and even provide a ready market for new products in its warehouses or delivery vans.
Cancer experts call on philanthropists to help fund ‘golden age’ of research
Posted in Business, Medicine, Science on 24th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
More than 50 top researchers sign letter asking for philanthropic support to transform cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment
How To Decarbonize 85% Of All Industry Using Today's Technology
Posted in Business, Science on 1st Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
There are still some technological gaps to absolute zero carbon emissions, particularly in areas like ceramic requiring extremely high heat - but an 85% reduction in industrial emissions is achievable using machines and techniques that are already available.