This robotic digger could construct the buildings of the future
Construction is a tough job, and in Europe there is a chronic shortage of workers to build the homes, schools, and roads we use every single day. So why not…
It’s time to tackle our growing digital carbon footprint
As the minutes ticked by, the paper-dunking sound of files hitting the digital bin became oddly satisfying. As I hunted through the dusty corners of my laptop looking for unneeded…
UK’s quantum plans could ‘unlock billions — and a geopolitical advantage’
The UK’s new quantum computing missions have been praised as “visionary” and “exciting” plans that can reap financial and geopolitical benefits. The five long-term moonshots were launched today by the…
UK universities urged to reduce equity stakes in their spinouts
The UK university spinout ecosystem is flourishing, with 1,116 active companies as of January 2023. But to further facilitate this growth, British universities should cut down on their equity stakes,…
EU pushes further for domestic production of green tech
Amid a global race for green tech sovereignty, the European Parliament on Tuesday passed the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) — a bill intended to boost the EU’s manufacturing output in…
Spotify’s new streaming payments spark controversy among musicians
Tech has waded into another feud with artists. After a week of wrangles about AI mimicry of pop stars and training models on copyrighted content, Spotify has sparked fresh controversy…
UK-built satellite to help combat the climate crisis from space
Aiming to join Portugal and Spain as a member of the Atlantic Constellation project, the UK will help fund and build a new satellite designed to monitor and combat climate…
Does Valencia’s four-day workweek trial mean we’re headed for a brave new world of work?
The Spanish city of Valencia was founded by veteran Roman soldiers, given land in return for their service in various campaigns. The land of the brave, its very name means…
Babbel’s new speech tools aim to boost foreign language confidence
Speaking a foreign language often comes with a fear of performance. What if you pronounce words wrong? What if your mind freezes? Undoubtedly, confidence in speaking a language other than…
These AI agents could cut your workweek to just 3 days
Most of us would love a break from the 9-to-5 grind, evidenced by the recent hype over the four-day workweek. But a new startup from the UK promises to help…
AI hallucinations pose ‘direct threat’ to science, Oxford study warns
Large Language Models (LLMs) — such as those used in chatbots — have an alarming tendency to hallucinate. That is, to generate false content that they present as accurate. These…
Why security compliance is no longer a nice to have for UK startups
Security compliance (and particularly ISO 27001) is like the project in school you had the whole year to complete — and ended up starting in a panic the night before.…