Engineering

Laser technique could slash emissions from solar panel recycling

A new, more energy-efficient method of recovering valuable metals from solar panels at the end of their lives is gearing up to make its way to market. Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed a way to use ...

Software

Free software brings complex trade analysis to laptops

Complex economic models used to analyze international trade could become more accessible to researchers with limited computing resources, thanks to free software developed at the University of Surrey. The study, posted to ...

Energy & Green Tech

How can we harness the energy potential of seawater?

Rising tides and rolling waves release massive amounts of energy from the seas and oceans every day. Attempts to harness this energy are nothing new: For decades, engineers have been building tidal power plants, marine turbines ...

Internet

EU to make addictive app features easier to switch off

The European Union will on Wednesday unveil new rules to crack down on influencer marketing, ban online features that trick Europeans and force platforms to give users the right to turn off "addictive" features.

Machine learning & AI

Many AI companies will adopt advertising: Ad chief Criteo

Many AI platforms will end up eventually adopting advertising, the head of the online advertising agency Criteo told AFP Tuesday, as investors are focused on whether the technology will ever be profitable.

Software

Software expertise: Where European cities lag behind and excel

Software development is one of today's leading industries—and it's transforming fast. In recent years, the jobs needed to build and maintain software have further diversified. For example, cloud computing and expertise in ...

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