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Sci-tech reading for the weekend, including amazing AI breakthroughs, foldable phones and science discoveries.
Breakthrough as Nuritas reveals bioactive ingredient delivered through AI
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Dr Nora Khaldi’s Dublin start-up and BASF are claiming a new breakthrough as a world first.
Facebook expanding in Ireland as it acquires Ballsbridge campus
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Facebook says it is expanding its presence in Ireland by acquiring a lease for a new campus in Ballsbridge, Co Dublin.
Samsung reveals foldable smartphone that unfurls into a tablet computer
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It seems the future is foldable as Samsung unveils its Infinity Flex Display foldable smartphone that doubles as a tablet computer.
Scientists find way to tweak ‘happiness hormone’ to control cancer immunity
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A team of scientists in Vienna, including an Irish researcher, has made a substantial breakthrough that could help us fight cancer in a new way.
Graphene breakthrough brings us one step closer to cleaner fuels
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Researchers have found a way to pack graphene even tighter, taking us a step closer to producing hydrogen and other cleaner fuels.
Satellite images reveal remains of lost continents hidden under Antarctica
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The latest satellite imagery from ESA has helped uncover images of the remnants of lost continents deep beneath ice sheets at Antarctica.
Blockchain blockers: Why roll-outs are being held up
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Western countries risk being left behind by China in the race for the development of blockchain.
How do we avoid a post-quantum apocalypse?
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TechWatch’s Emily McDaid talks to CSIT’s Sarah McCarthy about cryptography and the need for secure digital ID in a post-quantum world.
Three to invest £2bn in roll-out of 5G infrastructure across UK
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Three UK CEO claims 5G will allow users to ditch fixed-line broadband.
Amazon addresses staff worries about facial recognition and law enforcement
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Amazon has been criticised in recent times for licensing its facial recognition software system to government and law enforcement agencies in the US.
