DeFi explained: What is decentralised finance and could it be a death sentence for banks?
DeFi, short for decentralised finance, is another buzzword that has entered our lexicon, joining the likes of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, NFTs, blockchain and the metaverse. So, what is it? Today, most of the financial transactions in the economy are digital. We’re…
Psychobiotics: How eating more fibre and fermented foods can reduce your stress
To begin to understand the link between the gut and the brain, all you have to do is look at the English language, according to Irish neurologist John Cryan. “We use phrases like gut feelings, gut instincts, we have butterflies…
How harnassing your body clock can make drugs and vaccines more effective
Did you know that the time of day you take medication, get a vaccine, or receive healthcare treatment could have a dramatic effect on its efficiency? It’s all to do with your internal body clock, or your “circadian rhythms” as…
‘Quantum computers have their flaws and won’t solve everything. But they’re still revolutionary’
The potential of quantum computing has been hailed as revolutionary, able to change the way everything in our world works by finding solutions exponentially faster than today’s most powerful supercomputers. But as executives calculate the potential revenues that quantum could…
How putting vulnerable communities first can lead to better urban design
What’s the most important thing when designing an urban space? According to Meriem Chabani, it’s asking the right questions. “The first thing we need to take into account is the need,” said the French-Algerian architect and urban planner. “If we…
ChatGPT is changing the way Europeans look for jobs. Should you use it?
By Aoibhinn Mc Bride There’s been a lot of chatter about ChatGPT since Open.ai launched its innovative chatbot in November 2022. Programmed using an extensive dataset of human language, ChatGPT has the ability to provide well-written and perfectly articulated answers…
Gender parity in tech: Women inventors in this country are leading the way in Europe
History has seen many remarkable women change our lives with their discoveries – from Marie Curie and her pioneering research on radioactivity to Katalin Karikó’s key role in developing the mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines. But while women’s contributions…
Which countries have the most strikes in Europe and what impact does it have on the economy?
Railway workers in France are going on a national strike on Tuesday in response to plans by President Emmanuel Macron’s government to reform the pension system and raise the retirement age. It’s the sixth such day of industrial action to…
These are the 6 best value for money electric cars to help you make the switch to an EV
The European Union plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2035, but while electric car sales are rising month on month and breaking records in the process, the cost is still a barrier for many….
Time zones on the Moon: How do you tell the time in space and why is ESA pushing for them?
“One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” When American astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the lunar surface on 21 July 1969, it was 22:56 in Houston, 05:56 in Paris, 07:56 in…