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The UK Biotechnology sector: current trends and future opportunities (short read)
The UK biotechnology sector is at a crossroads. Bold, targeted actions can maintain its competitive edge and unlock its full potential.
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Space wars unveiled: how the Space Frontier becomes the next battleground (short read)
Space is no longer just for exploration—it’s becoming a strategic battleground. From robotic grabbers to laser-equipped satellites, military innovation is driving rapid advancements in space…
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Science, research and innovation in Europe (short read)
The European Union is falling further and further behind other major economies in terms of R&D funding that could drive the future technology frontiers. According…
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Relative AI maturity across the world (short read)
Interesting report by Tortoise on the maturity of AI landscape around the world, highlighting which countries are leading the race and explaining some of the…
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Feasibility of harvesting lunar ice to create a new source of space propellant (short read)
A fascinating 2019 paper explores economic feasibility of harvesting and processing lunar ice to create an affordable new source of space propellant.
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Operating margin expansion due to AI (short read)
According to a recent study by the Bank of America Institute, AI implementation could boost S&P operating margins by 200 basis points over the next…
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IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Immersive technologies are rapidly evolving but have yet to reach full maturity. Considering the current trajectory of technological advancements and adoption rates, we can anticipate…
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HUMANOID ROBOTS
In the coming decades, human-like robots, known as Humanoids, could become common companions in everyday life. These advanced machines are designed to mimic human appearance,…
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Do LLMs have a legal duty to tell the truth? (short read)
Risk of ‘careless speech’, social value of truth, and legal obligations of LLM providers.
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Future of Work (short read)
Is it possible that the long-held assumption of progressively shorter workweeks might be increasingly challenged in certain contexts? It will be interesting to see how…
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BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biotechnology is a frontier technology that harnesses biological systems, living organisms, or their derivatives. This technology frontier sits at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and…
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QUANTUM COMPUTING
Quantum computing is poised to revolutionise industries by solving problems that are currently intractable for even the most powerful classical computers. From cryptography to drug…
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