When a vehicle and a cyclist collide, the cyclist almost always emerges worse off. Globally, more than 40,000 cyclists are killed and millions more seriously injured in road crashes.This post was originally published on this […]
As global temperatures continue to rise, extreme heat waves pose a significant threat to agricultural productivity. Studies estimate that for every 1°C increase above pre-industrial levels, crop yields decline by approximately 6–8%. The ability of […]
Blockchain technology was unveiled nearly 35 years ago, but it first became prominent more recently—in 2009, with the introduction of Bitcoin—giving this “digital ledger” an everyday, consumer purpose. However, while blockchains have been used for […]
A new study led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and research partners highlights that improving livestock productivity is key to achieving substantial reductions in global antibiotic use.This post was […]
Insights from a new study focused on widening the use of eye-tracking as a control method for mobile devices could offer a sharper view of the smartphones of the future.This post was originally published on […]
Imagine a coffee company trying to optimize its supply chain. The company sources beans from three suppliers, roasts them at two facilities into either dark or light coffee, and then ships the roasted coffee to […]
Chinese EV maker Xiaomi said it would cooperate with a police investigation into a fatal crash involving one of its cars which had been in autonomous mode just before the accident.This post was originally published […]
The head of Meta’s artificial intelligence research division said she plans to step down, vacating a high-profile position at a time of intense competition in the development of AI technology.This post was originally published on […]
Brad Smith is an unusual futurist. Before he rose to become Microsoft’s president and vice chair, Smith built his reputation as a highly capable attorney with a conciliatory nature.This post was originally published on this […]
The Bay Area’s tech industry stumbled at the start of 2025 with a net loss of thousands of jobs over the first two months of this year, a slump that suggests the crucial sector’s hiring […]
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