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Deutsche Telekom is considering applying for a European AI Gigafactory, planning an investment in the billions. The EU supports such centers with up to 35 percent of the estimated costs of three to five billion euros per location.
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The Automated Train project has demonstrated the feasibility of fully automatic train operation (Unattended Train Operation, UTO). Two trains, a Siemens Mobility Mireo and an Alstom BR430, showcased autonomous deployment, driverless travel, and environmental detection.
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Conservation efforts and research, including AI for animal detection and lab simulations of future marine conditions, are aiding the recovery of endangered species like corals and Saiga antelopes. Populations of Markhor and Bukhara Urial in Uzbek reserves are also increasing.
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A 14-year French study of over 100,000 participants found that irregular weekend meals increased cardiovascular disease risk by 14% and coronary heart disease risk by 21% per hour of "eating jetlag" in men. This association was not observed in women.
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Analyses of around 1,000 bones from three caves near Granada indicate that cannibalism occurred repeatedly in the Neolithic period on the Iberian Peninsula. The findings suggest collective violence, ritual practices, and the reshaping of skulls into vessels, with each cave revealing different aspects of these practices.
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The EU is strengthening the right to repair from July 31, 2026. Manufacturers must repair devices at fair prices and provide spare parts even after the warranty expires. A European online platform for mediating repair services will be gradually introduced from July 2027.
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Munich is testing three autonomous on-demand shuttles in the Gern district. The VW ID. Buzz vehicles are equipped with sensors and self-driving software and will initially operate without passengers. The goal is to test their technical capabilities and requirements for future passenger service.
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Worn winter tires lose over 12 percent of their aquaplaning safety at 4 mm tread depth. At 2 mm tread depth, the wet braking distance increases by 17 percent, significantly impairing vehicle control.
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Archaeologists in Saqqara, Egypt, have discovered a 4,400-year-old tomb from the late Fifth Dynasty. The well-preserved double tomb contains colored reliefs and burial texts offering insights into the lives of high officials from the Old Kingdom.
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Rising energy prices in Germany lead to behavioral changes like driving less, but rarely to investments in climate-friendly alternatives. Particularly in the lower income third, only 5% plan to switch to e-cars and 4% to heat pumps.
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