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Universities face getting stuck with thousands of obsolete robots – here’s how to avoid a research calamity

Universities face getting stuck with thousands of obsolete robots – here’s how to avoid a research calamity

For more than a decade, the French robotics company Aldebaran has built some of the most popular robots used in academic research. Go to most university robotics departments and you’ll find either Pepper, the iconic…

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The federal government wants to boost productivity. Science can help

The federal government wants to boost productivity. Science can help

In the wake of Labor’s resounding victory in Australia’s federal election earlier this month, there has been much talk about flailing productivity in Australia. In fact, last week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim…

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Egypt in talks to buy 40-60 LNG cargoes amid energy crunch, sources say

Egypt in talks to buy 40-60 LNG cargoes amid energy crunch, sources say

Egypt in talks to buy 40-60 LNG cargoes amid energy crunch, sources say by : Reuters Source link

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Working women are too often left to deal with endometriosis alone. But big changes could be coming

Working women are too often left to deal with endometriosis alone. But big changes could be coming

Endometriosis is a long-term and invisible gynaecological condition that affects around 1.5 million women in the UK alone. It’s known for its unpredictable and debilitating symptoms, like chronic pelvic pain, heavy periods and fatigue. But…

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Does drawing on memory help us solve problems? Our experiment gave some surprising answers

Does drawing on memory help us solve problems? Our experiment gave some surprising answers

Conventional wisdom suggests memories of past experiences can help us navigate problems in the present. For example, if a friend told you they were having a disagreement with their partner, you might ask what they…

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Police probe possible arson attack as Cannes and parts of southern France suffer power cut

Police probe possible arson attack as Cannes and parts of southern France suffer power cut

Police probe possible arson attack as Cannes and parts of southern France suffer power cut by : Reuters Source link

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How the UK could monetise ‘citizen data’ and turn it into a national asset

How the UK could monetise ‘citizen data’ and turn it into a national asset

Data is the lifeblood of artificial intelligence (AI) and as such is a hugely valuable resource. Entrepreneur Matt Clifford’s report on the AI Opportunities Action Plan, commissioned by the UK government, has set out some…

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US EPA drafting plan to erase greenhouse gas limits on coal and gas-fired power plants

US EPA drafting plan to erase greenhouse gas limits on coal and gas-fired power plants

US EPA drafting plan to erase greenhouse gas limits on coal and gas-fired power plants by : Reuters Source link

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Russia is facing fresh sanctions, but Putin is used to dealing with a struggling economy

Russia is facing fresh sanctions, but Putin is used to dealing with a struggling economy

The UK and the EU have agreed to hit Russia with a raft of new economic sanctions after hopes of a ceasefire with Ukraine came to nothing. One French minister commented that it is time…

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For making stars, it’s not just how much gas a galaxy has that matters – it’s where it’s hiding

For making stars, it’s not just how much gas a galaxy has that matters – it’s where it’s hiding

Galaxies are often described as vast star factories, churning out new suns from clouds of gas. For decades, astronomers have assumed that the more raw material a galaxy holds, the more stars it should be…

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