Going back to the Moon after half a century, and then to Mars, literally means reinventing the wheel. After all, Mars is a long way to come back if you get a flat. “One thing you cannot have is a puncture,” says Florent Menegaux, chief executive of the French tyre-maker Michelin. The tough conditions on … Read more
The government says that Consult is currently still in its trial stage and more evaluation will take place before any final decision to roll it out more widely. There would always be “humans in the loop” checking Consult’s work, the government added. Officials have also sought to address some of the persistent concerns about AI … Read more
An artificial intelligence (AI) tool has been used to sort through comments about botox and lip fillers, that were submitted as part of a public consultation, in what officials said was the first use of this kind in the UK. Officials set the tool to work sifting responses to a Scottish government consultation on regulating … Read more
Rosemary’s training here covers every aspect of going to space – including learning how to use the onboard toilet. “The lower part is where you put your solid waste,” she says, pointing to a loo in a small cubicle that looks like something you might find at a very old campsite. “And this funnel here … Read more
Rosemary Coogan is surrounded by a team of people pushing, pulling, squishing and squeezing her into a spacesuit. It takes about 45 minutes to get all her gear on before a helmet is carefully lowered over her head. The British astronaut is about to undergo her toughest challenge yet – assessing whether she is ready … Read more
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