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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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New record data transfer speed in fiber optic network
For the first time ever, data has been transmitted through a fiber optic network at a speed of 500 gigabits per second over a single wavelength channel.
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The end of Moore’s law reign
Since the 1960s, Moore’s law has guided the production of processors and transistors. However, the continuous shrink of silicon chips approaches physical limits.
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How climate change is impacting the ocean’s ability to fix carbon dioxide
Climate change is influencing the distribution of zooplankton in the sea, thereby affecting the contribution made by plankton to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
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Solar desalination sees the light of dawn
New solar technologies promise a more sustainable way for water-starved communities to squeeze drinkable water out of the salty seas.
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Targeting epilepsy with electrodes on the head
Dutch researchers have developed a method to stimulate the brain using electrodes that are placed on the head rather than inside it.
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A new way of mapping
Artisense develops a 3D-vision technology for autonomous cars and robots to navigate effectively.
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Determining how safe buildings are after an earthquake
Swiss scientists have developed a method for evaluating building safety after an earthquake, helping residents return to their homes more quickly.
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How we can save hydropower
The way we’ve historically generated energy from water is not good for the environment. Here’s how that’s changing.
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How rapeseed could be used as a protein source for human nutrition
A German team of researchers develops rapeseed for the human protein supply.
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Circular economy: still a long way to go
Recycling and refurbishment are still rare in Europe’s economies. Platforms like Refurbed offer a first contact to a more sustainable approach.
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Greenland ice melt accelerating dramatically
A new study shows that the melt process reacts surprisingly quickly to changes in the atmosphere and the waters around Greenland.
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Four interesting ways to treat industrial wastewater
In the face of large-scale industrial water pollution, technologists are demonstrating the surprising value of wastewater.
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How to create more energy-efficient cruise ships
A Swiss researcher has developed a system based on fuel cells to reduce the carbon footprint and energy consumption of cruise ships.
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The perils of ranking
Global lists are a key source of information for students choosing a university. But how relevant are they to the learning experience?
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Communication between cells
German scientists have for the first time created artificial cell assemblies that can communicate with each other.
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Violent stellar explosion provides new knowledge about the universe
Danish researchers have helped identify a phenomenon rarely observed, originating from a giant stellar explosion far out in the universe.
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Watch out for
e-scooters!They’re cheap, quick and convenient – but will the business model for e-scooter sharing hold up?
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Recreating the walk of a 300-million-year-old animal
A study of animal biomechanics using robots can help researchers better understand how vertebrate locomotion evolved over time.
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5 “green cities” lead the way
Searching for smart and sustainable solutions, they show how to curb energy use, reduce carbon emissions and create more livable spaces.
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Communication training with artificial intelligence
German scientists have developed an online training tool that uses artificial intelligence to evaluate users’ speaking skills and personal characteristics.