Large cities, large risks: Paris

Large cities, large risks: Paris

Paris is a historical example of how urban planning and public investment can largely determine the well-being of citizens. However, despite being one of the major European capitals, it’s not exempt from climate risks, social risks, and economic risks. Throughout its...

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AI’s transformative potential in climate change

AI’s transformative potential in climate change

There is much debate about the environmental impact of AI, especially due to its high energy consumption. On the flip side, it’s also true that, when deployed well, AI can be a strategic lever in optimizing the use of energy, reducing emissions, and managing...

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AI and aviation: moving from safety to automation

AI and aviation: moving from safety to automation

Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to see real-world applications in aviation, but further deployment requires steady progress and solid guardrails. In this interview with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) we learn about which technologies are...

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Aerosols: the overlooked variable in climate change

Aerosols: the overlooked variable in climate change

When we talk about climate change, carbon dioxide, methane, and other heat-trapping gases immediately come to mind. Yet there’s another family of particles – tiny, volatile, and largely forgotten – that played a major role decades ago: aerosols. These microscopic...

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Tunnels: invisible infrastructures that move the world

Tunnels: invisible infrastructures that move the world

When we think of great engineering works, we often imagine colossal bridges, endless highways, or monumental dams. However, there are infrastructures that, although hidden underground, are just as essential for the operation of our cities and territories: the tunnels....

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AI in industry: a great ally

AI in industry: a great ally

Artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining more and more ground in industry, consolidating its role as an essential tool in the management and optimization of production processes. Its application in planning, the efficient use of resources, corrective and preventive...

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Supercomputing and its impact on everyday life

Supercomputing and its impact on everyday life

From climate change prediction to urban planning, supercomputing has become a key tool for science and society. Sergi Girona, CIO of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, explains why we’re only now beginning to feel the impact. Super computation came about in the...

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