Egypt challenges nature and plans the longest artificial river in the world
The “New Delta”, Egypt's artificial river, aims to increase the cultivation of strategic products and reduce imports.
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Solar Impulse arrives in Egypt
We have already told you in the past about Solar Impulse, the first solar-powered aircraft. The plane is currently traveling on its penultimate leg, from Seville in Egypt, towards Cairo. The Solar Impulse solar-powered aircraft took off two days ago from Seville, in southern Spain, towards Cairo. The plane is piloted by the Swiss André Borschberg, at the control for the last time in this adventure. For approximately 50 hours the plane will fly over the Mediterranean and pass through the skies of Algeria, Tunisia, ... Read more
Israel registers Palestinians en masse with AI facial recognition
Israel exploited the technologies of Google Photos and the startup Corsight to register Palestinians in Gaza after October 7. Arbitrary interrogations and arrests.
Nature relaunches: a 27.000 year old pyramid in Indonesia
The claim of a 27.000-year-old pyramid in Indonesia sparks a global debate and investigation into its historical legitimacy.
Sand to Green, a startup in Morocco wants to make the desert fertile in 5 years
With an interesting mix of innovative technologies and agroforestry, a startup in Morocco reinvents agriculture in deserts.
Without a brake from the institutions, will AI lead to private neo-feudalism?
The inertia of institutions in the face of AI could push towards a "neo-feudalism" made up of private high-tech enclaves and company-cities.
All the maps of the future: from research tools to doors to tomorrow
From explorer John Wesley Powell to modern apps: here's how maps have evolved their ability to predict and shape our future.
Jeddah Tower, construction site of the one kilometer high skyscraper reopens
There are 14 companies competing to complete the Jeddah Tower: a 1km high high-tech giant with breathtaking views of the Red Sea
BRICS, 13 countries ask to join. Does the financial order change?
The interest of 13 nations in joining BRICS could weaken the US dollar and strengthen native currencies, marking a turning point in the management of global trade.
The water wars: a look at the future of river conflicts
Water resources management will trigger global tensions: study reveals risks of 'river wars' along transboundary waterways
Crisis of governments and systems: how will the future world be organized?
Technological innovation goes hand in hand with changes in society and the governance systems of our communities. What will they be like?
Nexgen, a sustainable zero-emission city that produces more energy than it consumes
A city that gives its inhabitants water, food, energy and work, producing more than it consumes. This is Nexgen's promise.
Barsha, the wheel that pumps 45.000 liters of water a day without electricity
A water wheel inspired by ancient Egyptian technology pumps water to irrigate fields without fuel or electricity.
Russia's default will change the world. Here are 3 scenarios
The domino effect of Russia's probable default is already causing many tiles to fall: it is a real leap into the unknown.
First digital bandage: Amenhotep I's mummy now has a face
An Egyptian royal mummy among the last to be undone has been scanned in detail for the first time.
B.1.1.529, for Omicron friends: how dangerous is the new variant?
There are many open questions about Omicron, the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 detected in South Africa. Here's what we know so far.
3 faces of Egyptian mummies reconstructed from their DNA
3 faces of Egyptian mummies have been reconstructed from their DNA with a combination of genetics and forensic techniques
Come on! For historians, the worst year in history is not this (nor 2020)
2020 was undoubtedly the worst year for many people's lives. But was it the worst ever? A historian looked carefully and found worse.
2-4 million direct and indirect deaths from Covid not counted in Africa
Only 8 countries in Africa officially and unambiguously register their victims: this leads to having to consider very much the deaths from Covid. And it raises a serious alarm.
Seeds to purify water
Drinking water is a precious commodity, which is completely lacking in many countries around the world. To win the battle against malnutrition and lack of drinking water, scientists are looking to the past, to be precise to ancient Egypt, when at the time of the pharaohs water was made good and drinkable thanks to the use of some seeds. Among the many research on the subject, the one carried out by Pennsylvania State University stands out, which was responsible for examining this topic in depth to find methods that ... Read more
4 predictions about the future of the web
One thing is certain: the Internet will never be the same again. If the forecasts for upcoming web developments seem obvious and inevitable, it is true that they will lead to marked changes in our experience of using the Net.
