05Sep/25

What I’ve learned from photographing (almost) every British wildflower

The author’s project took him all over Britain.
Montage images: Pajor Pawel/Shutterstock (background); Richard Milne (flowers)

Richard Milne, University of Edinburgh

The wildflowers of Britain include all manner of treasures – yet many people are only aware of a few, such as bluebells and foxgloves. A lot of its other flora are rare because of Britain’s location at the northern, western or even southern edges of their natural geographic – and hence climatic – ranges.

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24Jun/25

Hope for Life: A Global Book Launch for Seven Generations

“Hope for Life on Our Planet: Inspiration for Seven Generations”, launch event at the Courtauld Gallery in London hosted by Lord John Browne, gathered prominent figures from various sectors to discuss pathways for regenerating human hope and re-evaluating economic growth models. The book launch also marked the formal establishment of the Origination Foundation, founded by Dr. Osvald Bjelland, which aims to create a global platform for cross-sectoral dialogue and address the book’s findings. The Foundation’s mission is to build a community of innovators dedicated to the well-being of future generations. The book features contributions from over sixty voices, including Nobel Peace Laureates and global business leaders. Continue reading

24Jun/25

Trimble and TDK: Precision Navigation Accelerated

A strategic collaboration between Trimble and TDK, specifically InvenSense, intends advance precision navigation solutions. This partnership combines Trimble’s ProPoint Go engine and RTX correction service with TDK’s SmartAutomotive Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) to offer enhanced accuracy and reliability. The integrated solution is designed for diverse automotive and IoT applications, including autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial machinery, with a strong emphasis on safety due to ASIL-certified correction data. Both companies express enthusiasm for the synergy and its potential to accelerate deployment and streamline integration of advanced positioning technologies. Continue reading

24Jun/25

America’s Decluttering Mistakes and Emotional Solutions

The Declutter Hub is an initiative by UK-based experts Lesley Spellman and Ingrid Jansen, who advocate for an emotions-led approach to decluttering. Their new book, Reset Your Home, launching in the US, aims to help Americans address the emotional roots of clutter rather than just its physical manifestation. The source highlights ten common mistakes Americans make when decluttering, such as seeking more space, focusing on symptoms, or storing instead of solving. Ultimately, the piece argues that true decluttering involves self-awareness and tackling underlying emotional issues to create a home that supports one’s desired life. Read more

24Jun/25

Restaurant AI: Investments Up, Adoption Slows

The provided text primarily consists of an excerpt from a Deloitte press release detailing their report, “How AI is Revolutionizing Restaurants.” This report, based on a survey of global restaurant executives, examines the current state and future plans for Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption within the restaurant industry. The document highlights that while most restaurants intend to increase their AI investments, actual readiness for widespread implementation remains low, with challenges such as identifying appropriate use cases and managing risks being prominent. Despite these hurdles, AI is already impacting customer experience and inventory management, with future waves expected to focus on customer loyalty, employee experience, and food preparation. Continue reading

24Jun/25

Siemens Powers Semiconductor and PCB Design with AI

The provided text announces that Siemens Digital Industries Software has significantly enhanced its Electronic Design Automation (EDA) portfolio by integrating generative and agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. This advancement aims to boost productivity, accelerate innovation, and reduce time-to-market for semiconductor and PCB designs. Siemens’ new EDA AI system offers secure, customisable workflows, leveraging technologies from NVIDIA, and is being implemented across key Siemens EDA products like Aprisa AI, Calibre Vision AI, and Solido. The company highlights how this AI integration will revolutionise design processes, enabling faster and more efficient development of complex electronic systems. Continue reading

24Jun/25

OpenSTX Foundation: Industrial Wireless Protocol Standardization

The provided text announces the launch of the OpenSTX Foundation, an initiative by the Joint Development Foundation (part of the Linux Foundation family) aimed at standardising Synchronous Transmission (STX) as an open industry protocol for industrial wireless connectivity. This new standard seeks to provide ultra-reliable, time-sensitive communication essential for applications like smart factories, cities, and disaster response, addressing the growing demand for scalable, secure, and real-time wireless protocols in mission-critical environments. The foundation will unite industry leaders and researchers to develop an enterprise-ready specification, ensuring interoperability and broad accessibility for next-generation industrial IoT and cyber-physical systems. Read more

24Jun/25

SIGGRAPH 2025: Art, Technology, and Nature Converge

The SIGGRAPH 2025 conference is an annual event showcasing the intersection of art and technology. It specifically highlights two core programmes: the Art Gallery and Art Papers. The Art Gallery, themed “Connecting Nature, Art, and Technology,” features 12 juried works exploring ecological awareness and immersive interactivity, while the Art Papers programme, focusing on “The Future of Reality: Post-Truths, Digital Twins, and Doppelgängers,” presents 17 juried papers examining how AI, virtual embodiment, and cross-modal creativity are reshaping the digital arts. Both programmes aim to foster dialogue between artists, critics, and technologists, bridging aesthetic experiences with critical and theoretical discussions. Read more