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Scientists discover that the Earth’s atmosphere can clean itself

Scientists discover that the Earth’s atmosphere can clean itself

Researchers have found that a strong electric field between airborne water droplets and surrounding air can create a molecule called hydroxide, which breaks down pollutants. Amid the constant, disheartening chatter of how climate change is threatening the planet’s survival, here’s a galvanising report to prevent you from falling victim to yet another bout of existential dread. According to researchers at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), the Earth’s...

By London, UK
Music made with AI will be eligible for a Grammy

Music made with AI will be eligible for a Grammy

To better reflect an evolving industry, artists using machine learning for their compositions now have the opportunity to win an award. However, as stressed by Harvey Mason Jr. – CEO of the Recording Academy – only the human creators who contributed to a song can be nominated. Last month, the Recording Academy announced a series of changes to the Grammy Awards to better reflect an ever-evolving music industry. Of those newly introduced...

By London, UK
Scientists turn humid air into renewable energy

Scientists turn humid air into renewable energy

Realising Nikola Tesla’s 1930s theory that the Earth could one day act as a super battery, a team of engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have successfully generated hygroelectricity. ‘We are on the threshold of a gigantic revolution, based on the wireless transmission of power,’ wrote Nikola Tesla in the 1930s. ‘We will be enabled to illuminate the whole sky at night and eventually we will flash power in virtually...

By London, UK
Can Atlantic Declaration reinforce UK as an AI leader?

Can Atlantic Declaration reinforce UK as an AI leader?

Rishi Sunak's recent meeting at the White House was his opportunity to defy his critics and demonstrate the UK's potential to lead the AI industry. The last few years have seen growth in AI development, impacting economies worldwide. Recently, Sunak revealed that the UK will host a significant summit on artificial intelligence in the autumn. This is part of an effort to establish the country as a key influencer in...

By Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia