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Lab-as-a-service for biotech startups opens in Basel, Switzerland
It is notoriously difficult for startups in life sciences and biotechnology to get investments for lab facilities and equipment to be able spin out from universities. To that effect, Superlab Suisse operates facilities where biotech startups, scaleups, and their staff can access state-of-the-art equipment according to a “lab as a service” business model. The company today announced the opening of its second space in biotech hub Basel, Switzerland. The 4,770 square metre space will offer ready-to-use laboratory spaces, along with essential operational support services. “We are thrilled to bring Superlab Suisse’s innovative platform to Basel, the city of Pharma,” said…This story continues at The Next Web
It is notoriously difficult for startups in life sciences and biotechnology to get investments for lab facilities and equipment to be able spin out from universities. To that effect, Superlab Suisse operates facilities where biotech startups, scaleups, and their staff can access state-of-the-art equipment according to a “lab as a service” business model. The company today announced the opening of its second space in biotech hub Basel, Switzerland. The 4,770 square metre space will offer ready-to-use laboratory spaces, along with essential operational support services. “We are thrilled to bring Superlab Suisse’s innovative platform to Basel, the city of Pharma,” said…
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Neustark secures $69M to lock carbon in concrete for 100,000 years
Swiss startup Neustark has raised $69mn to take its carbon capture technology global. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, and Singaporean investment firm Temasek led the funding round. Neustark captures waste CO2 from biogas production. It injects it into recycled concrete, which then gets reused to make new roads and buildings. The concrete stores the carbon for at least 100,000 years, even if it gets demolished. “We turn the world’s largest waste stream — demolition concrete — into a carbon sink,” said Johannes Tiefenthaler, co-CEO and co-founder at Neustark. Neustark was founded in 2019 by Johannes-Tiefenthaler and Valentin Gutknecht. Credit:…This story continues at The Next Web
Swiss startup Neustark has raised $69mn to take its carbon capture technology global. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, and Singaporean investment firm Temasek led the funding round. Neustark captures waste CO2 from biogas production. It injects it into recycled concrete, which then gets reused to make new roads and buildings. The concrete stores the carbon for at least 100,000 years, even if it gets demolished. “We turn the world’s largest waste stream — demolition concrete — into a carbon sink,” said Johannes Tiefenthaler, co-CEO and co-founder at Neustark. Neustark was founded in 2019 by Johannes-Tiefenthaler and Valentin Gutknecht. Credit:…
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Why Zig has become the highest-paying programming language
Move over Clojure, there’s a new kid on the block; Zig has emerged as the best-paying programming language for developers in 2024. That’s according to the latest Stack Overflow survey. The poll, which included 89,184 software developers across 185 countries, found that Zig developers command the highest median salaries, earning $103,000 per year on average. Just 0.83% of the surveyed developers reported they were proficient in Zig, underscoring its relative obscurity and scarcity in the talent pool. 3 well-paid tech positions hiring now Project Delivery Manager (H/F/X), Octopus Energy Group, Paris Administrator FLUX GATEWAY / Secure TRANSPORT H/F, Consort France,…This story continues at The Next Web
Move over Clojure, there’s a new kid on the block; Zig has emerged as the best-paying programming language for developers in 2024. That’s according to the latest Stack Overflow survey. The poll, which included 89,184 software developers across 185 countries, found that Zig developers command the highest median salaries, earning $103,000 per year on average. Just 0.83% of the surveyed developers reported they were proficient in Zig, underscoring its relative obscurity and scarcity in the talent pool. 3 well-paid tech positions hiring now Project Delivery Manager (H/F/X), Octopus Energy Group, Paris Administrator FLUX GATEWAY / Secure TRANSPORT H/F, Consort France,…
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Why business leaders are flying blind on AI skills — and what to do about it
Business leaders continue to panic around a perceived lack of AI skills. According to Salesforce data, only one-in-10 global workers have so-called “in-demand AI skills.” This concern is reflected among senior management, with Deloitte finding that 68% of executives report a moderate-to-extreme AI skills gap. In fact, the phrase “AI skills” is a misnomer, and executives would do well to avoid blindly talking about it. Instead, leaders should focus on how humans can manage and work alongside AI tools. After all, AI is just like any other technology: we need to learn how to integrate it into our lives. In…This story continues at The Next Web
Business leaders continue to panic around a perceived lack of AI skills. According to Salesforce data, only one-in-10 global workers have so-called “in-demand AI skills.” This concern is reflected among senior management, with Deloitte finding that 68% of executives report a moderate-to-extreme AI skills gap. In fact, the phrase “AI skills” is a misnomer, and executives would do well to avoid blindly talking about it. Instead, leaders should focus on how humans can manage and work alongside AI tools. After all, AI is just like any other technology: we need to learn how to integrate it into our lives. In…
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Rocket debris falls on village following France-China satellite launch
France and China blasted a new satellite into space on Saturday, in an increasingly rare example of cooperation between a Western power and the world’s second largest economy. The Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM) launched atop a Long March 2C rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwestern China. The probe will survey the cosmos for gamma-ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the universe. Beijing Time June 22, 2024 15:00: China-France SVOM satellite was launched by Long March 2C rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center. 118th space launch in 2024, China’s 29th, 2nd this month, 4th for Long March…This story continues at The Next Web
France and China blasted a new satellite into space on Saturday, in an increasingly rare example of cooperation between a Western power and the world’s second largest economy. The Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM) launched atop a Long March 2C rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwestern China. The probe will survey the cosmos for gamma-ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the universe. Beijing Time June 22, 2024 15:00: China-France SVOM satellite was launched by Long March 2C rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center. 118th space launch in 2024, China’s 29th, 2nd this month, 4th for Long March…
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Apple hit hard by EU rules: AI suite on pause, App Store violations
It’s been a tough few days for Apple in the EU. On Friday, the company announced it would delay the roll-out of its much anticipated AI suite due to regulatory issues. Today, the European Commission warned the tech giant that its App Store is in violation of the bloc’s sweeping online competition rules. The Cupertino-based company is among the tech giants (designated as “gatekeepers”) that have to comply with the EU’s landmark law, known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA). One of the act’s fundamental provisions is the ban of anti-steering for app platforms. This means that consumers have the…This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Apple
It’s been a tough few days for Apple in the EU. On Friday, the company announced it would delay the roll-out of its much anticipated AI suite due to regulatory issues. Today, the European Commission warned the tech giant that its App Store is in violation of the bloc’s sweeping online competition rules. The Cupertino-based company is among the tech giants (designated as “gatekeepers”) that have to comply with the EU’s landmark law, known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA). One of the act’s fundamental provisions is the ban of anti-steering for app platforms. This means that consumers have the…
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Swedish startup Cemvision cements deal with Vattenfall for greener concrete
Swedish green cement startup Cemvision has inked a deal with energy giant Vattenfall, as industrial companies look to cut their emissions from one of the world’s most polluting materials. Cemvision has devised a greener way to make cement. It uses by-products from industries like steel and mining instead of fresh limestone, slashing emissions. “We’re on track to producing cement that emits 95% less carbon than traditional methods while remaining just as strong and potentially even faster-drying,” Oscar Hållén, CEO of Cemvision, previously told TNW. Vattenfall plans to use the green cement in the foundations of new wind turbines and power…This story continues at The Next Web
Swedish green cement startup Cemvision has inked a deal with energy giant Vattenfall, as industrial companies look to cut their emissions from one of the world’s most polluting materials. Cemvision has devised a greener way to make cement. It uses by-products from industries like steel and mining instead of fresh limestone, slashing emissions. “We’re on track to producing cement that emits 95% less carbon than traditional methods while remaining just as strong and potentially even faster-drying,” Oscar Hållén, CEO of Cemvision, previously told TNW. Vattenfall plans to use the green cement in the foundations of new wind turbines and power…
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TNW Conference 2024 Day 2 Highlights
The TNW Conference grounds opened up yet again this morning for Day 2 filled with many participants coming back for more (some less fresh than others after last night’s karaoke cruise) and new speakers and participants who joined us for the first time, adding some unique perspectives to the mix. Here’s a wrap-up of five interesting talks and ideas that floated around throughout the day. Beyond green products: Change the system, not just the design In this eye-opening discussion, Bas van Abel, Founder of Fairphone, Matthew Cockerill Independent Design Innovation Consultant, and Linnea Ahlgren, Senior Editor at TNW, discussed the…This story continues at The Next Web
The TNW Conference grounds opened up yet again this morning for Day 2 filled with many participants coming back for more (some less fresh than others after last night’s karaoke cruise) and new speakers and participants who joined us for the first time, adding some unique perspectives to the mix. Here’s a wrap-up of five interesting talks and ideas that floated around throughout the day. Beyond green products: Change the system, not just the design In this eye-opening discussion, Bas van Abel, Founder of Fairphone, Matthew Cockerill Independent Design Innovation Consultant, and Linnea Ahlgren, Senior Editor at TNW, discussed the…
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TNW Conference 2024 Day 1 Highlights
Day 1 of TNW Conference kicked off with an array of inspiring sessions, insightful panel discussions, thought-provoking performances, and of course, a ton of meetings that will fuel the next wave of innovation across the tech ecosystem. We were joined by 3,500 startups, 1,750 corporates, 600 investors, 2,000 tech ecosystem representatives, and 100 journalists for a full day of insights. These ranged from the critical role of AI in shaping tomorrow’s world and business environment, the evolution of tech work in a post-pandemic world, sustainable innovations, AR and VR, how to learn from mistakes as a startup founder — and…This story continues at The Next Web
Day 1 of TNW Conference kicked off with an array of inspiring sessions, insightful panel discussions, thought-provoking performances, and of course, a ton of meetings that will fuel the next wave of innovation across the tech ecosystem. We were joined by 3,500 startups, 1,750 corporates, 600 investors, 2,000 tech ecosystem representatives, and 100 journalists for a full day of insights. These ranged from the critical role of AI in shaping tomorrow’s world and business environment, the evolution of tech work in a post-pandemic world, sustainable innovations, AR and VR, how to learn from mistakes as a startup founder — and…
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Fact-checking startup targets AI hallucinations after raising €1M
A fact-checking startup has accelerated plans to banish AI hallucinations after securing €1mn in funding. Norway-based Factiverse uses machine learning to verify content generated by artificial intelligence. The company’s tools automatically detect inaccurate outputs. These errors now frequently cause controversy. A New York lawyer, for instance, had to apologise for using bogus court citations sourced from ChatGPT. CNET needed to correct 41 of the 77 stories that the news outlet had written with an AI tool. Microsoft’s Bing AI has produced numerous errors in analyses of earning reports. The company’s chatbot has also claimed it spied on employees. Factiverse offers a solution to…This story continues at The Next Web
A fact-checking startup has accelerated plans to banish AI hallucinations after securing €1mn in funding. Norway-based Factiverse uses machine learning to verify content generated by artificial intelligence. The company’s tools automatically detect inaccurate outputs. These errors now frequently cause controversy. A New York lawyer, for instance, had to apologise for using bogus court citations sourced from ChatGPT. CNET needed to correct 41 of the 77 stories that the news outlet had written with an AI tool. Microsoft’s Bing AI has produced numerous errors in analyses of earning reports. The company’s chatbot has also claimed it spied on employees. Factiverse offers a solution to…
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