From GDPR to AI: How The EU Rules Stifle Technological Innovation in 2025
The global race for technological supremacy is on, but one thing is sure, it is NOT the European Union (EU)...
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Europe’s High-Speed Rail Dream Risks to Derail
The European Union has set some ambitious goals to revolutionize rail travel, aiming to double high-speed rail traffic by 2030...
Grok went rogue: What really happened?
Remember when we talked about ethical challenges in AI? The proof is in the pudding, and xAI's Grok was the...
Sand Batteries: A Game-Changing Energy Storage Solution?
The challenge of storing surplus power from intermittent sources like wind and solar has become a critical hurdle. Come in...
How Drone Swarm Technology is Used in Emergency Communication Networks
Drone swarm technology is increasingly vital for emergency communication networks, particularly in disaster scenarios where traditional infrastructure may be damaged...
Sustainability in the News (June 23 – 30, 2025)
Here’s a brand new update in our Sustainability in the News updates, on critical developments in science, climate policy, and research from the...
Paper vs. Screens: How Students Really Learn in 2025
A few weeks ago we published the article Classrooms Turn the Page on Laptops, which revealed that several countries and...
The Rise of Smart Greenhouses: Revolutionizing Agriculture with Technology
Smart greenhouses represent a transformative leap in modern agriculture, integrating advanced technologies such as sensors, IoT (Internet of Things), AI,...
Enzymes for a Greener Future: How Enzyme Producers Are Revolutionizing Sustainable Food Production
Enzymes, nature’s catalysts, are transforming the food industry by enabling greener, more efficient processes. By reducing waste, cutting energy consumption,...
Sustainability in the News (June 03 – 08, 2025)
Here’s a brand new update in our Sustainability in the News updates, on critical developments in science, climate policy, and research from the...
Here’s How The European Commission Wants to Achieve a 10% Reduction in Water Consumption by 2030
Europe faces a multifaceted water crisis driven by climate change, aging infrastructure, urban soil sealing, pollution, and high agricultural water...
The OECD AI Capability Indicators Just Changed Everything – Here’s What You Need to Know
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) launched the AI Capability Indicators, a first-of-its-kind framework to systematically measure artificial...
Is OpenAI’s AI-Powered Device Your Ticket To A Digital Afterlife?
OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, has partnered with legendary designer Jony Ive, formerly of Apple, to develop a groundbreaking AI-powered...
AI Ethics Must Be Embedded by Design: Lessons from The Setzer Case
A May 2025 ruling in a Florida federal court has reignited debate over AI ethics, placing the responsibilities of artificial...
AI Job Creation 2025: What Comes After Mass Layoffs?
We have posted quite a lot on the jobs AI will (partially) replace. But with generative AI displacing millions of...
‘AI Will Break the Economy’: What Marc Andreessen and Sam Altman Say Is Coming – and How to Prepare
In a video interview - which you can view below - Tech investor Marc Andreessen claims artificial intelligence is on...
Klarna AI Layoffs Halted after AI Replaces 700 Jobs: CEO Admits Service Decline
While artificial intelligence is expected to replace millions of jobs in the coming years, the case of Klarna AI layoffs...
Wastewater Treatment Using Stanford’s Resource-Recovery Resins
Stanford University engineers are transforming wastewater from a costly burden into a valuable resource. Their groundbreaking project, "From Wastewater to...
Sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in 2025 versus 2024
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to a business model in which companies incorporate social and environmental considerations into their operations...
Sustainability in the News (May 12 – 18, 2025)
Here’s a brand new update in our Sustainability in the News updates, on critical developments in science, climate policy, and research integrity from...
The Return of Nuclear Energy as a Sustainable Energy Source
The return of nuclear energy as a sustainable energy source has gained substantial momentum in recent years. This shift is...
EU Freight Transport Decarbonisation: How Europe Plans to Clean Up Its Trucks by 2030
Heavy-duty trucks make up less than 2% of all vehicles on EU roads - but they are responsible for over...
Top Reasons Smart Cities Fail – and What Tech Can Actually Fix
Smart cities are positioned as the vanguard of sustainable urban transformation. Combining artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and...
Best Eco-Friendly Technologies to Make Your Home More Sustainable
The demand for eco-friendly technologies at home has shifted from vague intentions to concrete actions. Consumers are no longer just...
OpenAI for Countries: AI Sovereignty or AI Dependence?
In January 2025, OpenAI announced its Stargate initiative - a multibillion-dollar infrastructure investment, beginning with a supercomputing campus in Abilene,...
Sustainable AI Strategy: 7 Business Pillars Every Company Needs
To embed artificial intelligence (AI) sustainably into business operations and environmental practices, the OECD/BCG/INSEAD 2025 report urges companies to adopt...
Sustainability in the News (April 27 – May 04, 2025)
Here’s a brand new update in our Sustainability in the News updates, on critical developments in science, climate policy, and research integrity from...
AI Education: The Race Between China and the United States Has Begun
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a foundational technology across industries. However, as we reported before, students graduating now seriously lack...
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Meaning, Challenges, Solutions & Success Stories
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were launched by all 193 Member States of the United Nations when the UN...
AI Replaces Entry-Level Talent, Leaving Gen Z on the Sidelines in 2025
One of the most read articles on our website is this one: 48 Jobs AI Will Replace or Impact Across...
