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Will AI models take over the beauty scene? Not a chance, says Shiseido creative boss
19.06.2024
Will AI models take over the beauty scene? Not a chance, says Shiseido creative boss
The global beauty business, encompassing skincare, fragrance, make-up and haircare, is booming. In 2022, it generated around €400 billion in…
‘This is like a slow death’: Environmental toll of Gaza war laid bare in first UN assessment
19.06.2024
‘This is like a slow death’: Environmental toll of Gaza war laid bare in first UN assessment
Families forced to burn plastic to cook food. Raw sewage spilling onto beaches, and over 107 kilograms of debris for…
‘Doing well, by doing good’: Charitable partnerships help businesses retain best employees
19.06.2024
‘Doing well, by doing good’: Charitable partnerships help businesses retain best employees
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, from Yemen, Sudan and South Sudan to Ukraine and Gaza. Supporting…
Researchers develop new method to prevent AI from hallucinating, according to a new study
19.06.2024
Researchers develop new method to prevent AI from hallucinating, according to a new study
A method developed by a team of Oxford researchers could prevent AI models from making “confabulations” which are a certain…
Underwater rail tunnel linking Denmark and Germany to replace 45-minute ferry with 7-minute train
19.06.2024
Underwater rail tunnel linking Denmark and Germany to replace 45-minute ferry with 7-minute train
Denmark and Germany are one step closer to being linked by the world’s longest underwater rail and road tunnel. Danish…
UK police arrest Just Stop Oil activists after UNESCO World Heritage Site Stonehenge defaced
19.06.2024
UK police arrest Just Stop Oil activists after UNESCO World Heritage Site Stonehenge defaced
UK police have arrested two people today after environmental activists sprayed an orange substance on Stonehenge, the renowned prehistoric UNESCO World…
Blood test using AI could help predict Parkinson’s disease early
19.06.2024
Blood test using AI could help predict Parkinson’s disease early
A new blood test using artificial intelligence (AI) may be able to predict Parkinson’s disease seven years before symptoms appear…
New study by Italian scientists predicts Venice will be underwater by 2150
19.06.2024
New study by Italian scientists predicts Venice will be underwater by 2150
New research by Italian scientists estimates that parts of Venice will be submerged by 2150. The study was carried out…
Billboard Billions: Why high-tech screens are booming
19.06.2024
Billboard Billions: Why high-tech screens are booming
The billboards and outdoor advertising market is booming. The Exchange explores how artificial intelligence and ultra-fast connectivity have brought fresh…
Dead satellites produce 17 tonnes of ozone-depleting particles a year, study finds
19.06.2024
Dead satellites produce 17 tonnes of ozone-depleting particles a year, study finds
Internet satellites at the end of their lifespan produce chemicals that damage the ozone layer, according to new research. Engineers…
