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In a constantly changing world, it is essential for researchers to anticipate the technological developments taking shape and to reflect on the fundamental changes in terms of uses and economic models, and more broadly on changes in society. Research lights our way forward, helping to shape a completely digital but nonetheless entirely human future.

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An AI to predict where sperm whales will surface

● Researchers from the University of Harvard have developed a framework that makes use of drones and a reinforced learning algorithm to predict where sperm whales will surface so that their conversation can be recorded.
● The drones are equipped with a very high frequency (VHF) signal detection system to enhance the tracking of the whales, which have been tagged with radio beacons.
● This data in combination with information from underwater microphones has enabled the team to predict where sperm whales will surface so that they can observe their social behaviour.
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Rob Wood (Harvard / CETI), deploying a drone in Dominica 
Researchers have developed a kirigami-inspired mechanical computer with no electronic components.
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IoT and soft robotics: is mechanical computing making a comeback?

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Collective self-consumption of energy: Building renewable, local, and shared energy

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Institutional funding and interpersonal solidarity in Senegal

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Mobile money: an alternative to a bank account for small businesses in Senegal?

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Two people are seated in front of a computer, discussing a project. Spools of thread are visible on the table.
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How to avoid replicating bias and human error in LLMs

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Understanding the general public’s perception of online risks: beyond official definitions

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