Understanding Hydrocution: Risks, Prevention, and What to Do Why does our body react so violently to a simple temperature change? What are the warning signs of discomfort, and how can we avoid the worst? To navigate safely between summer swims and outings at sea, it’s best to understand the mechanisms of hydrocution and adopt the…
Greater Than Launches Crash Probability Hub for Enhanced Driver Risk Management Greater Than, a global risk analytics company specializing in road safety and climate impact, has launched its new Crash Probability Hub. This tool is designed to help organizations visualize, understand, and reduce driver-related risks. The Crash Probability Hub offers advanced AI-powered insights for managing…
Cannes Yachting Festival 2024: A Showcase of Innovation and Excellence The 2024 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival promises to be an exceptional event, building on the success of the previous year which drew 55,000 visitors from around the globe. This year, over 600 exhibitors will present 700 boats ranging from 5 to 50 meters,…
Impact of AI on Brain Function: A Study at MIT Media Lab A volunteer participating in the experiment, working on writing, wearing AttentivU glasses and a helmet with 32 channels, tools measuring brain activity (electroencephalogram) and information flows circulating in different areas of the brain (dDTF). In January 2024, at the MIT Media Lab, in…
“Don’t Just Sit Still!” Updated: June 30, 2025, 10:35 AM Published: June 17, 2025, 12:04 PM Petra von Heideken Wågert, professor of physiotherapy at Mälardalen University. The project group consists of: Anna Henriksson, researcher, Uppsala University, Johanna Zetterlund, postdoc, Mälardalen University, Karin Nordin, professor, Uppsala University and Lisa Rådman, researcher, Mälardalen University. Sedentary behavior is…
Marine Heatwaves: A Growing Phenomenon We are familiar with heatwaves on land, but often unaware that they have an equivalent in the sea. While temperatures have been breaking records in several regions, the Mediterranean, Atlantic, and Pacific are also experiencing alarming overheating. A marine heatwave is defined as a prolonged period – several days or…
Protecting Whales in the North Atlantic: A Collaborative Effort Ship collisions pose a significant threat to whales in the North Atlantic. To address this growing danger, the European project ATLANTIC WHALE DEAL brings together scientists, NGOs, and technology companies with a shared goal: to use innovation to protect marine life. Sea.AI, in collaboration with the…
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Grand Oral Exam Under Scrutiny Amid AI Concerns SEVERIN MILLET After spending several days as a juror for the “grand oral” exam, a component of the French baccalauréat, François (who wishes to remain anonymous) is noticeably frustrated. “I wonder what I’m examining, yet this evaluation accounts for 10% of the final baccalaureate grade,” says the…
Scandic Expands Scandic Go Offering in Finland with New Hotel in Turku Scandic continues to grow its Scandic Go brand in Finland with the establishment of a new hotel in Turku. This centrally located hotel, featuring 138 rooms, strengthens and complements Scandic’s existing offerings in the region, which is expected to experience strong growth in…