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The Glasgow Breakthroughs: Fuel cells

On November 2nd, the COP26 launched the Glasgow Breakthroughs. Five key sectors, including hydrogen, were identified as priorities. Green hydrogen components—like fuel cells—could impact transportation and shipping, industrial ecosystems, and the global energy market.

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State of the EUnion: Quantum Computing

The US, China and the UK lead in quantum computing R&D, with the US topping all other countries in patents, publications, grants and investments. France and Germany lead in Europe. In 2021, Angela Merkel unveiled the first quantum computers, developed by Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and IBM.

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Romancing the algorithm: The data science of dating apps

As a data scientist, how I used and understood interactions within these applications was different from my friends. I hope these perspectives can benefit others. Here is what I learned in nearly three years of swiping.

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State of the EUnion: Blockchain technology

According to L’Atelier’s technology intelligence engine, the European Commission, through Brussels, has been the highest investor in blockchain initiatives via grants since 2016. It spends almost six times the US budget for the same technologies.

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Tech Briefing: Affective computing

Affective computing enables machines to recognise, express and influence emotion. While the technology's most obvious implementation would be a humanoid robot, it is more likely to permeate into portable and wearable devices first.

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Chasing a mirage? The social media authenticity movement

Gen Z is increasingly disenchanted by social media use and its impact on wellbeing. This has led to a rise in quests for more authenticity, and the emergence of “anti-social” social apps.