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Humans and robots battle it out for control of the future

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From bioengineering and gene editing to cybersecurity, 5G, and much more, the future is very much under the spotlight at the 40th annual Gulf Information Technology Exhibition in Dubai.

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“Solutions already exist”: Explorer Bertrand Piccard has big ambitions

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Isabelle Kumar chats to Bertrand Piccard, the inventor, adventurer and eco-warrior about how he's helping to make the planet a greener place.

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Innovative use of robots and autonomous systems in construction

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European researchers are using robots to help with the construction of buildings. In this episode of Futuris, Euronews goes to see one of the prototypes in action.

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James Dyson sustainability award winner turns rotten veg into energy

27-year-old Carvey Ehren Maigue is pioneering a new form of renewable energy which can help farmers.

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How technology is revolutionising surgery in Varna

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A university hospital in Bulgaria is using robots to help doctors carry out surgery. For this episode of Smart Regions, Euronews goes there to find out more.

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The Portuguese city that's a living technology laboratory

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The picturesque city of Aveiro is already special; but less immediately obvious than its beautiful cityscape is the fact that it's also a living technology laboratory. Smart Regions discovers the unique networks that makes the Portuguese beauty spot truly exceptional.

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Blurring the boundaries: will virtual reality take over?

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There’s a lot more to virtual reality than video games and films; whether streamlining design processes or bringing lessons to life, VR is already enhancing how we live and work. Sci-Tech investigates.

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Nestore, the new personal coach to keep you fit in mind, body and soul

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The new Nestore system aims to monitor multiple aspects of the user’s lifestyle as well as medical data, and then make personalised suggestions based on the collected information.

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"It's a myth that older people can't change or improve" says wellness researcher

The new Nestore personalised coaching app aims to give you hints and tips on how to stay well as you get older.

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Could the 'CommonPass' app help save the travel industry?

The app, tested by travelers aboard the United Airlines flight from London Heathrow airport to New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International airport, could make it easier for international airline passengers to securely show they've complied with COVID-19 testing requirements.

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E-learning: boosted by the pandemic, where is it headed next?

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The sudden explosion in distance learning because of COVID-19 has been positive in some areas and challenging in others - but how will it be incorporated in education going forward? Focus takes a look at the background to e-learning and - and how it's working now for students, educators and adults.

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The BARBARA Project - transforming food by-products into raw materials

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Can food waste by-products be re-used to produce car parts and other industrial items, purposes unimaginable just a few years ago? The EU-supported BARBARA Project has made some big steps forward in that direction. Futuris visits Spain to find out more.

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The 4 best apps to help you beat food waste

Did you know? A third of all grown and produced food is thrown out every single year.

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Scientists in Greece explore new ways of teaching traditional crafts

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On this week's Futuris, Euronews meets the scientists in Greece helping to preserve and teach traditional craft practices using technology.

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New phone app reminds people to 'mind the gap' and socially distance

A UK tech startup has developed an app called "Mind the Gap" to remind people of the need to socially distance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Smarter than the average home - technology and assisted living

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In Europe, we’re living longer than ever before, adding to the strain on health and care services. But smart homes, packed with technology to help assisted living, could lighten the load and keep people in their own homes for longer.

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Can we rely on machine intelligence to fix our climate?

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As more and more industries take on artificial intelligence to solve some of their biggest challenges, can machines help us understand and fix climate change issues?

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Smart farming: a revolution for traditional olive production on Crete

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Olive farming is a crucial part of Crete's economy, but 85% of the Greek island's freshwater is used up by agriculture. Smart farming technology is set to greatly reduce that amount - and revolutionise olive production in the process.

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Autonomous robot ship collects critical data on ocean and marine life

The AI-driven Mayflower ship is on a mission to save our sealife.

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How a new EU project is helping cities plan ahead for sea storms

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In this episode of Smart Regions, Euronews explores how a new EU project is helping to safeguard cities from floods.