Planet-hunting spacecraft discovers rare star system
A European spacecraft has revealed the secrets of a star system that has puzzled researchers for years. The rare six sextuplet of planets was found thanks to data collected by…
Research shows job seekers really do care about a CEO’s ethics and values
In today’s job market, where highly skilled workers are scarce and specialized skills are in high demand, employers are facing the challenge of filling job positions. This situation has sparked…
First transatlantic flight with 100% ‘sustainable’ fuel is greenwashing, critics say
The world’s first transatlantic flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been attacked as “greenwashing” by critics. The Tuesday trip from London to New York on a Vrigin Atlantic…
Vegan ribs with edible bones: This could be the future of BBQ
Hailing from South Africa, I like to think of myself as a bit of a barbecue virtuoso. Come rain or shine, most weekends I’ll be out in my backyard, tongs…
Tesla to get number plates back in blow to Swedish union workers
Tesla sued the Swedish Transport Agency and the country’s postal service yesterday in an attempt to squash the biggest strike the American carmaker has ever faced anywhere in the world.…
Europe has more AI talent than US, study finds
European tech is starting to bounce back — and AI is turbocharging the recovery. The continent is now home to more highly skilled professionals in the field than the US,…
European VC ecosystem heavily biased against female founders
Among the barriers European tech has to overcome, gender diversity is undoubtedly a pressing one. The numbers are telling. So far in 2023, female-founded startups have raised less than 2%…
Dutch biotech startup bags €22M for proprietary generative AI model
It has been nearly a year since OpenAI unleashed ChatGPT on the world, and it seems as if no one (at least in tech) has stopped talking about generative AI…
New XR headset promises to make mixed reality as clear as human vision
Finnish startup Varjo has unveiled a new XR headset range that promises mixed reality that’s “indistinguishable from natural sight.” Named the XR-4 series, the devices merge several features that mimic…
Want engineering superpowers? This GenAI startup is here to help
Say the application that has not been attributed to generative AI by now. Anything from your virtual boyfriend/girlfriend to vaccines and the energy transition will apparently be solved by the…
Europe’s IT sector worried AI Act ‘misses mark on tech neutrality’
The EU’s upcoming AI Act has an ambitious goal: to set the first landmark framework for regulating artificial intelligence. But its strict approach towards General Purpose AI (GPAI) and foundation…
‘Wave devouring’ tech inspired by whales could propel ships towards net zero
Scientists from Cranfield University in the UK are developing a kind of underwater wing for ships that could help decarbonise a sector responsible for more emissions than air travel. Known…