Pregnancy makes the brain shrink

Pregnancy changes the brain - according to a study by the University of Barcelona. And what is even more astonishing is that the brain becomes smaller.

Writing by hand makes us smarter

Digitalization means we are writing less and less by hand - many schools are also increasingly switching to tablets and laptops for teaching. However, this development could have a negative impact on how we learn new things in the future. This is suggested by a study by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

Can artificial intelligence be environmentally friendly?

From medical milestones to intelligent voice assistants and autonomous driving: AI is revolutionizing our lives. But the increasing complexity and the associated data and energy requirements raise an important question: How environmentally friendly can AI really be?

Blockchain can do more than managing digital currencies

Blockchain technology is often associated with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, which are known for their high energy consumption. However, it also holds the potential to become a cornerstone of sustainable energy.

How do we solve the growing pains of AI and blockchain?

Artificial intelligence and blockchain are changing the way we live. However, their great potential also comes with great challenges - particularly in terms of sustainability.

Why the digital revolution has no future without clean energy

Technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) have opened up countless new possibilities for us. However, they also raise the question of how we can continue their development in a sustainable manner.

Sustainability and AI: an impossible contradiction?

Artificial intelligence is seen as the driver of digital transformation, but its energy consumption is enormous. Is it impossible to create energy efficient AI systems?

E-mobility: the latest technologies and developments

E-mobility is shaping the transformation of the global transport system. The combination of technological innovation, increasing demand and political pressure to reduce emissions has set in motion a transformation that, despite some teething problems, can no longer be stopped. The most exciting current developments in the industry:

CO₂ pricing and carbon credits – the solution to the climate crisis? 

Due to the rapid progress of climate change, methods such as CO₂ pricing and carbon credits have become quite popular in recent years. Will they stop climate change?

Energy self-sufficiency as the future of energy supply?

Energy self-sufficiency describes the ability to meet one's own energy needs completely independently of external supply networks. At a time when energy prices are fluctuating and climate change requires urgent action, the concept is becoming increasingly attractive. These technologies are suitable for this and this is what they can do: