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Explainable AI: The Future of Financial Services
En savoir plusArtificial intelligence (AI) permeates our everyday lives, and with software being introduced that is increasingly more sophisticated, being able to understand how machines make decisions is vital. In banking, this is all the more important, as artificial intelligence is often implemented to streamline processes but experts still need to understand how a computer has arrived…
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International Women in Engineering Day: Q&A with Carol Martinez Luna
En savoir plusIt’s a profession that has helped shape the world around us, but engineering often sees less women enter into the field than their male counterparts. In fact, according to data from 2019, just 28% of scientists and engineers in Luxembourg are female. International Women in Engineering Day is an initiative that was developed 8 years…
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SnT & GomSpace Collaborate on State-of-the-Art Satellite Constellation
En savoir plusPrior to 1964, a geostationary orbit was an idea that existed only in science fiction. A recurring theme across articles and books was the notion of a satellite hovering above the Earth, with which it rotated in unison, in a fixed position above the equator. In 1964, this idea was realised with the first geostationary…
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How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping the Future of Finance
En savoir plusWhen it comes to streamlining workflow within a company, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being incorporated to help save precious time on tasks that can be automated. However, AI is by no means a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution. Companies need a tailor-made approach that’s going to cater to their specific needs, or otherwise risk incorporating something that’s…
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Forward to the Moon: The Future of Space Exploration
En savoir plusIn-situ space resource utilisation (ISRU) is an area of research that is proving increasingly important to the future of our exploration of space. As we continue to explore deeper into our solar system, self-sufficient missions are going to become a necessity, as immediate access to life-sustaining cargo will be out of reach. Our current efforts…
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The Antenna Network Catching Falling Stars
En savoir plusObserving meteors on their path through the night sky can be a delight to watch, and there’s a very good chance you’ll spot them when there’s a clear sky. While the nighttime provides the perfect backdrop for an evening watching shooting stars, an antenna that has been installed atop one of the University’s buildings is…
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Three SnT Ph.D. Graduates Win Inaugural Excellent Thesis Award
En savoir plusIn May, the University of Luxembourg’s Ph.D. 2020 Graduation Ceremony took place, with 129 Ph.D. graduates receiving their official honours. As the world tries to return to normality during the COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person ceremony hosted a handful of people and livestreamed the event to graduates from home.
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Group Invests in SnT Spin-off Motion-S
En savoir plusMotion-S, a leading data driven behaviour analytics provider in mobility, and first spin-off of SnT, has joined forces with Group < a >. Their industrial partnership will see Group < a >, a Columbia based, family-owned business specialising in automotive, real estate, mining and construction, become a new shareholder to help Motion-S boost their solutions…
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How to Use Artificial Intelligence to Revolutionise Productivity
En savoir plusMost companies are continually looking for ways to streamline their workflow in a bid to increase productivity. For many, this has meant steering their focus towards introducing automated systems wherever possible. Artificial intelligence (AI) can hold the key to eliminating many time-consuming tasks, as long as it’s used properly.
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Search for Life in the Universe – Dr. S. Peter Worden Visits SnT
En savoir plusAre we alone in the Universe? From a probabilistic perspective, that seems unlikely. If so, as Enrico Fermi famously asked, “Where is everybody?”. Countless scientists have been trying to answer this question with the help of advanced technology, but the undertaking is too massive for individual contributors, and time on the world’s most advanced telescopes…