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How do we govern artificial intelligence and act ethically?
Gaurav Kapoor, Chief Operating Officer at MetricStream, discusses how to govern artificial intelligence in the contemporary age.
How can organisations keep people connected in a virtual world?
Howard Dickel, CEO, Step5 Group, discusses how businesses can maintain human connections in an increasingly virtual world and why it's important.
Plant-wide monitoring and control of data-intensive processes with AI functions
Erik Dahlquist at Mälardalen University provides further insight about the FUDIPO project concerning plant-wide monitoring and control of data-intensive processes including AI functions.
Molecular intelligence: The rise of supramolecular nanomachines
Prof Dr Daniela A. Wilson from the Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM) tells us what we need to know about molecular intelligence – the rise of supramolecular nanomachines with controlled shape and motility.
Post-pandemic: Can the private sector and government work together?
Mary Martin, director at UN Business and Human Security Initiative, LSE IDEAS, explains the necessity of open collaboration between the private sector and government.
Racell PVT in combination with ATES seasonal storage
Here, Peder Vejsig Pedersen, European Green Cities, tells us about the latest Racell PVT technology which has been combined with Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) to be used for seasonal storage.
New study finds 40% of plant species are at risk of extinction
A new study highlights that 40% of plant species are at threatened with extinction due to the continued destruction of our natural world.
Batteries – Calorimetry and Safety at the IAM-AWP: At the forefront of battery research
Dr Carlos Ziebert, Group Leader at the IAM-AWP of the KIT, explains the different areas of their current research in the field of Lithium-ion and post-Li batteries.
Farmers and landowners are the keystone species for agroecosystem sustainability
University of Guelph scientists explain here that farmers and landowners are the keystone species to consider when it comes to AgrECOLture and agroecosystem sustainability.
The consequences of a global pandemic on human rights defenders
Nishat spoke to Ed O’Donovan, Head of Protection at Front Line Defenders, to dissect pandemic obstacles faced by human rights defenders - especially Indigenous communities in Brazil.
How can schools stay safe in the age of digital learning and ransomware?
Rick Vanover, Senior Director of Product Strategy at Veeam, discusses the urgency of protecting schools in the days of digital learning and ransomware.
EUMCA: Medical cannabis and research collaboration after Brexit
Here, we talk to Professor Trevor Jones at the European Medical Cannabis Association (EUMCA) about storing CBD, clinical trials post-Brexit and the UK-US trade deal.
EU’s improving wastewater treatment helps to reduce pollution
The Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) has shown an overall improvement in collection and treatment of wastewater in Europe's cities and towns.
Is a plastic-eating enzyme the solution to our plastic problem?
The scientists who re-engineered the plastic-eating enzyme, PETase, have now created an enzyme partnership which can digest plastic up to six times faster.
What are Europe’s health policy priorities going forward?
Open Access Government explores the European Commission’s Department of Health and Food Safety’s response to the COVID-19 crisis and charts their next steps towards a vaccine for every European citizen.
Can nature help to improve your mental health?
Here, we discuss Lea Wermelin, Danish Minister for the Environment’s current priorities, such as encouraging those with mental health issues to make the most of Denmark’s green spaces and increasing natures accessibility.
European digital security following COVID-19
Megan Warrender, Assistant Editor at Open Access Government, explores Commissioner Margaret Vestager’s current priorities for ensuring digital security, and how Europe can build a sustainable digital future post COVID-19.
NanoStreeM: Final outcomes and perspectives – nanomaterials and risk
Here, Dr Dimiter Prodanov from IMEC explains the final outcomes and perspectives of the NanoStreeM project, including comments on nanomaterials and risk.
Battling a locust infestation during a global pandemic
Andre Laperriere, Executive Director of Global Open Data for Agriculture & Nutrition shares his thoughts on battling a locust infestation in the time of a global pandemic.
Proactive IT and the flexible future of higher education
Matt Hall, Assistant Director of IT at Bournemouth University, explores the challenges that university IT teams are facing as they support an increase in remote learning.
