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Technologist was a magazine launched in 2014 by the EuroTech Universities Alliance and LargeNetwork press agency.
The magazine addressed the major challenges of European science, innovation and technology, focusing on their impact on society and the economy.
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Patch me if you can
To spread viruses and malware, hackers take advantage of loopholes in IT system. Vulnerability fixes exist, but users download them all too rarely.
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Europe’s new research élite
Eight success stories show how European scientists are shaping tomorrow’s world.
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Search for rigour
While the scientific method strives for objectivity, experimental results are still prone to unconscious bias and error.
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The data disaster
Recent months have seen a major increase in cybercrime. But that’s not the only threat to our private information.
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Artificial empathy
The decapitation of the robot named hitchBOT has offered greater insight into social robotics.
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”Only 2.5% scale up successfully”
After testing its business model, a start-up has to begin producing regular income. This is a tricky step, and few are successful.
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Six lessons from the Start-up Nation
With its 2,000 new high-tech companies, Israel has become the Silicon Valley of the Middle East.
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Nuclear tombs for the ages
Radiation-eating bacteria could make underground storage of nuclear waste safer.
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Welcome to Health Valley
Building on skills honed over the centuries, western Switzerland has become a world leader in biotech.
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Energy efficiency: greening the bottom line
Contrary to popular belief, sustainable solutions can be good for business. A look at some of Europe’s most innovative efforts.
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Engineering healthier humans
Drawing on their knowledge of algorithms, design and materials, engineers can help improve healthcare in many arenas.
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When robots steal our jobs
A universal basic income would mitigate the negative effects of automation. But it might be more effective if combined with apprenticeships.
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Should english be the only language of science?
The playing field is not level, say the advocates of plurilingualism.
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The european robotics industry fights back
Asia’s acquisition of two of the continent’s crown jewels came as a wake-up call. To stay competitive, Europe must innovate.
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Spotlight on Toulouse
Europe’s aerospace hub is a thriving, synergistic blend of industry giants, start-ups and research centres.
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Invasion of the job snatchers
Make no mistake, the intelligent machines of the Fourth Industrial Revolution will lay waste to human employment – unless governments act.
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Team players
Machines are getting much better at learning from humans and interacting with them. The next challenge: getting robots to talk to each other.
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Medicine: the debate over Big Data
Should doctors have access to huge datasets? The potential to improve healthcare is obvious, but privacy remains equally important.
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An entrepreneur searching for meaning
Determined to understand what internet users are thinking, Christian Henschel now manages one of Europe’s leading platforms in mobile intelligence.
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Detecting hacks in real time
Dutch start-up Bitsensor tries to help applications protect themselves better from cyberattacks.