Now, a group of technologists and web publishers has launched a system that would enable data licensing at massive scale — provided AI companies take them up on it. Called Real Simple Licensing (RSL), the system is already being backed by major web publishers like Reddit, Quora and Yahoo. The question now is if that momentum will be enough to bring major AI labs to the bargaining table.
A study by researchers at the universities of Duisburg-Essen and Cologne shows for the first time how microplastics from tyre particles are changing the microbial world in the Rhine. For a period of four weeks, different types of tyre particles were exposed to the river's current, which resulted in clear findings. The journal Environmental Pollution reports.
Windows Mixed Reality headsets were left in a non-functional state last year, after Microsoft suddenly discontinued the platform with its 24H2 update to Windows 11. Now, an Xbox engineer at Microsoft is bringing these headsets back to life, thanks to a new driver that enables SteamVR support.
Cancer fighters know that losing their hair is often part of the battle, but Michigan State University researchers have developed a shampoo-like gel that has been studied in animal models and could protect hair from falling out during chemotherapy treatment.
This document presents a comprehensive overview on the use of robots and artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture in the European context. It showcases the current state of the art of innovations categorising them by their Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), ranging from fully deployed systems to early-stage research, and explores their potential to enhance productivity, sustainability, and resilience in farming.
In a step toward modernizing electromagnetic warfare, the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced this month the successful development of what it claims is the largest-ever real-time virtual testing environment for electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) operations.
Global solar installations are breaking records again in 2025. In H1 2025, the world added 380 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity – a staggering 64% jump compared to the same period in 2024, when 232 GW came online. China was responsible for installing a massive 256 GW of that solar capacity.
Japanese researchers developed an environmentally friendly plastic that degrades in seawater, addressing microplastic pollution. The new material is strong, biodegradable, and breaks down completely in salt water and soil, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics while avoiding environmental contamination.
Key features include recyclability, non-toxicity, and adaptability for various applications like 3D printing and medical uses. The innovation provides a promising solution to reduce microplastic accumulation in oceans and ecosystems.