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OP-ED. Implementing More Sustainable Business Models in Oil&Gas
Our editorial looks at the future of the gas and oil industry. Demand for oil and gas products is expected to remain strong. However, even the most powerful companies are starting to recognize the urgent need to change by investing in more sustainable business models and focussing on renewable energy. Read the full article.
Robots Are Building Hanging Gardens With Artificial Intelligence
A team of researchers is using innovative AI technology and robots in Switzerland to build a 22.5 metre-high high green architectural sculpture named after the Babylonian queen, Semiramis. Learn more.
Fast-Paced Technology Development Advances Robot Use on Farms
Major companies are rapidly realizing the huge potential rewards in getting involved with agricultural robot development, leading to more autonomous technology becoming available, such as weeding robots and tomato harvesters. Chris Mccullough looks at three new technologies currently used on the ground. Read the full article.
VIDEO | How are Air Purifiers Tested?
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many new air purifiers have been developed. Air purifiers are intended to decontaminate interiors and offer a 99% filtration efficiency against airborne viruses, particularly sars cov 2. But are they really as efficient as they claim, and is there a reliable international standard? We visited the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) in Saint-Etienne for answers. Watch our video.
VIDEO | Inside the Factory: How Is Marseille Soap Made?
Marseille soap is famous worldwide for its benefits to the skin and ecological qualities. Made from extra virgin olive oil, the famous green cubes have become emblematic of France. But how is it made? Watch the film of our visit to Marseille's Fer à Cheval factory to learn more about the soap manufacturing process. Click here for the full video.
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