The European Union announced several new digital initiatives on Tuesday in Brussels, including agreements on artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and 5G, as well as a new venture capital investment fund.
Archive for April 2018
A jawbone fossil found on a beach in Somerset, England, belonged to a massive marine reptile known as a giant ichthyosaur. Scientists say it is one of the largest animals
Researchers have discovered why ambrosia beetles are attracted to alcohol and now better understand the beetles’ symbiotic relationship with the fungi they feed on. Scientists say the findings could help
Last week Cédric Villani, the mathematician, Fields Medal winner, and French MP, presented a report to Emmanuel Macron entitled “For a meaningful artificial intelligence: towards a French and European strategy”.
Scientists at Ruhr University Bochum in Germany have developed a new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease that is capable of detecting early indicators well before patients begin to exhibit symptoms.
European Scientist interviews Philippe Charlez, who explained why nationalism is an obstacle to energy transition. European Scientist: You suggest that energy transition depends on a stable foundation on the
The United Kingdom’s new tax on sugary drinks came into effect on Friday, but residents remain divided about the tax’s impact. While many proponents of the so-called sugar tax have
The United Kingdom’s looming exit from the European Union has spurred concerns about the future of research and innovation in Europe. Members of the scientific community in the UK and
After decades of what many say has been insufficient support for autistic citizens, the French government is launching a €340 million plan to help provide basic education and care for
The world invested nearly twice as much in renewable energy production in 2017 than in coal and gas generation capacity, according to a new United Nations report. Data show that