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Germany opens drone security hub in Saxony-Anhalt as aerial threats rise
Germany has opened a drone security research centre in Cochstedt, Saxony-Anhalt, to develop countermeasures against unauthorised drones. The
Cyprus cements status as Europe's unlikely gaming powerhouse
Cyprus has become one of Europe's largest video game hubs, with 415 companies generating €3.2bn annually. The island ranks third globally in
Sophie Adenot to make history as first French woman on ISS spacewalk
Sophie Adenot will become the first French woman to conduct a spacewalk at the ISS on Tuesday. The six-and-a-half-hour mission aims to repla
AI-generated kids' videos linked to cognitive decline and radicalization
A study by GNET finds AI-generated animated fruit videos on children's feeds can cause cognitive decline and desensitize them to violence. T
Spanish nanomaterial cools surfaces by 12.9°C without electricity
A Spanish research team has created a nanomaterial that cools surfaces by up to 12.9°C without electricity. The polymer-based coating reflec
Poland's pressure prompts Starlink to reverse roaming price hike
SpaceX has reversed a decision to exclude Poland from Starlink's European roaming zone, days before new rules would have doubled prices for
Uber and Pony.ai to roll out 2,000 robotaxis across European cities
Uber and Pony.ai will bring more than 2,000 robotaxis to European streets, starting with Zagreb. The service will expand to four additional
Space habitat design mapped for astronaut mental health
A new study maps 68 design factors and 167 connections linking spacecraft habitats to astronauts' mental health. Lighting, privacy, and shar
China's orbital data centre push leaves Europe at risk of dependency
China is racing ahead in orbital data centres while Europe's efforts remain limited. A new ESPI brief warns the gap could undermine European
Europe's aging pipes waste a quarter of treated water—can AI plug the leaks?
Europe loses nearly a quarter of its treated water to aging, leaky pipes. Digitalisation, including AI-driven monitoring, could cut losses,
Brian May urges UK PM to halt AI data centres over energy fears
Brian May used Meta AI to recreate Queen's 1980 album cover, highlighting AI's environmental toll. He called on UK PM Andy Burnham to stop d
Portugal's Air Force to deploy homegrown Tekever AR5 drones for maritime patrol
The Portuguese Air Force is set to receive AR5 drones from Lisbon-based Tekever in early September. The medium-altitude, long-endurance syst