AI SYSTEM TRACKS VEHICLE EMISSIONS USING TRAFFIC CAMERAS IN REAL TIME

Fri 16 May 2025: Prof. Dr. Levent Kuzu, a faculty member at Istanbul Technical University‘s (ITU) Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, stated that they are able to calculate vehicle emissions using traffic camera footage through an AI-supported method. The TÜBİTAK-supported project led by Kuzu and his team at ITU aims to predict air pollution from vehicles […]

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OVER 25% OF VEHICLES SOLD WORLDWIDE EXPECTED TO BE ELECTRIC THIS YEAR: REPORT

Wed 14 May 2025: Global sales of electric vehicles (EV) are expected to exceed 20 million this year, accounting for more than 25% of all vehicles sold, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Wednesday. Global EV sales continue to grow despite uncertainties in the global economy and pressures on the […]

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SPACECRAFT THAT FAILED TO REACH VENUS TO FALL TO EARTH: HOW BIG IS THE RISK?

Tue 13 May 2025: A piece of a Soviet-made spacecraft launched nearly 50 years ago to reach Venus could fall to Earth this week. Experts expect the fall to occur around mid-May. The spacecraft, called “Kosmos 482,” may include a part that scientists believe could be the landing capsule, though the exact piece is still unknown. The […]

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QUANTUM COMPUTERS COULD CRACK THE SECURITY CODES USED BY SATELLITES

Mon 12 May 2025: Satellites are the invisible backbone of modern life. They guide airplanes, help us find our way with GPS, deliver TV and internet, and even help emergency services respond to disasters. But a new kind of computer – quantum computers – could put all of this at risk. Quantum computers are not just faster […]

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NIGERIA TAPS AI TO FIGHT FAKE NEWS AND BOOST LOCAL LANGUAGES

Fri 09 May 2025: As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries across the globe, Nigeria – Africa’s largest economy – is rapidly embracing this technological wave. While AI tools are not fully replacing human work, they are increasingly being used to streamline processes, simplify tasks, and tackle challenges like misinformation and data overload. In Nigeria, […]

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SELLING FEAR: MARKETING FOR CYBERSECURITY PRODUCTS OFTEN LEAVES CONSUMERS LESS SECURE

Thu 08 May 2025: You have likely seen multiple ads for products and services designed to make you more secure online. When you turn on your television, see online ads, or even when you get in-app notifications, you are likely to encounter cybersecurity technology marketed as the ultimate solution and the last line of defense […]

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