NTU Singapore, ExxonMobil and A*STAR launch S$60 million corporate lab for low carbon solutions ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company (ExxonMobil), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have established the ExxonMobil-NTU-A*STAR Corporate Lab to develop solutions that would help lower carbon emissions, contribute to resource efficiency, and help build a more sustainable future. The Corporate Lab was officially launched today by Mr. Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister, Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies and Chairman of the National Research Foundation (NRF). Corporate labs allow companies to draw on Singapore’s strong foundation…
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A new study, led by the University of Oxford and MIT, has recovered a 3.7-billion-year-old record of Earth’s magnetic field, and found that it appears remarkably similar to the field surrounding Earth today. The findings have been published today in the Journal of Geophysical Research. Without its magnetic field, life on Earth would not be possible since this shields us from harmful cosmic radiation and charged particles emitted by the Sun (the ‘solar wind’). But up to now, there has been no reliable date for when the modern magnetic field was first established. In the new study, the researchers examined…
AI Drives Future of Transportation at Asia’s Largest Automotive Show The latest trends and technologies in the automotive industry are in the spotlight at the Beijing International Automotive Show, aka Auto China, which opens to the public on Saturday, April 27. An array of NVIDIA auto partners is embracing this year’s theme, “New Era, New Cars,” by making announcements and showcasing their latest offerings powered by NVIDIA DRIVE, the platform for AI-defined vehicles. NVIDIA Auto Partners Announce New Vehicles and Technologies Electric vehicle (EV) makers Chery (booth E107) and JIYUE (booth W206), a joint venture between Baidu and Geely (booth…
Accenture Debuts Global Creative Campaign Spotlighting Stories of Reinvention Accenture has unveiled a new global creative campaign, “Reinvented with Accenture.” The campaign spotlights how the company is working with clients to drive some of their most significant reinvention of businesses, including through the transformative power of technologies like generative AI. “This campaign is about our clients. It celebrates the world’s most forward-thinking companies and showcases how, together, we push boundaries and shape the future of industries,” said Jill Kramer, chief marketing and communications officer, Accenture. “Whether our clients are reinventing a part of their business or their entire business, this…
India’s No.1* electric auto, Mahindra Treo Plus, launched with a metal body More than 50000 Treos on the road – India’s most loved EV auto Approximately 52%* market share in L5M EV category 1.10 Billion kilometre covered and 18500 metric tonne of CO2 saved 5 year/120000 km standard warranty Durability strengthened with a new metal body Priced attractively at ₹ 3.58 Lakh for the new variant. Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML), India’s No.1* electric 3-wheeler company, proudly unveils its latest e-auto, the Treo Plus with a metal body. Listening to customer feedback, MLMML has incorporated a metal body to…
Deutsche Telekom is now a trusted partner of Business GPT for artificial intelligence People increasingly use open-access generative AI chatbots such as ChatGPT in their everyday working lives. From texts and translations to customer inquiries, digital helpers can provide support. The tricky challenge for companies is that the data entered ends up in a publicly accessible data pool. With its Business GPT offerings, Deutsche Telekom provides a secure solution for business customers. “Our goal is to provide companies with reliable support on their path to integrating artificial intelligence, from conception to operation, across all industries,” says Klaus Werner, Director Business…
Alibaba Cloud Partners with Hanyang University Business School to Cultivate Digital Talents Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has announced its partnership with Hanyang University, one of the leading universities in South Korea, to bring a training program on cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) to nurture local talents, underlining its commitment to support local digital transformation. Through this program, called Alibaba Cloud Academic Empowerment Program (AAEP), students and educators at Hanyang University will gain access to cutting-edge technologies and enhance their practical skills essential for the AI era. “We are delighted to roll out…
Survivors of breast cancer are at significantly higher risk of developing second cancers, including endometrial and ovarian cancer for women and prostate cancer for men, according to new research studying data from almost 600,000 patients in England. For the first time, the research has shown that this risk is higher in people living in areas of greater socioeconomic deprivation. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK. Around 56,000 people in the UK are diagnosed each year, the vast majority (over 99%) of whom are women. Improvements in earlier diagnosis and in treatments mean that five year…
One in two young people give up on ambitions due to lack of support: McDonald’s partners with BBC children in need to put 500 youth workers back into communities & unlock potential New research of 2,000 young people aged 16 to 24 has highlighted the impact of growing challenges and uncertainty young people are facing when it comes to the future, with some stark issues raised when it comes to support, career opportunities and safe places to go. Almost 1 in 2 (44%) don’t feel there are enough projects in their area aimed at providing support and opportunities for…
India’s Intent on Debris-Free Space Missions – Explained India intends Debris-Free Space Missions (DFSM). This initiative was declared by Shri Somanath S., Chairman, ISRO/Secretary, DOS during the inaugural opening plenary of the 42nd Annual Meet of Inter-Agency Space Debris Co-ordination Committee (IADC) held at Bengaluru on April 16, 2024. The details of this initiative are provided in this note. “This initiative aims to achieve debris-free space missions by all Indian space actors, governmental and non-governmental by 2030. India also encourages all other state space actors to follow this initiative for the long-term sustainability of Outer Space” The initiative will be…