Science & Technology
Nuclear Technology Helps Develop New Barley Variety in Kuwait
New home-grown barley varieties developed using irradiation with the support of the IAEA and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)...
Toward Closing the Gender Gap in Nuclear Science
Authors: Miklos Gaspar and Margot Dubertrand*
Women make up less than a quarter of the workforce in the nuclear sector worldwide, hurting not only diversity within...
We need to build more networks of women in science
Why science?
I was born in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania with family roots in Usangi, near Mount Kilimanjaro. I was lucky. My parents were...
The Future of Tech: Building Quantum Technology With Ion Beam Accelerators
Authors: Aliz Simon and Nicole Jawerth*
Quantum technology is paving the way for smaller, faster and more flexible electronics than ever before, such as Magnetic...
How to protect your data from cyberattacks
Crime used to mean things like break-ins and thieves swiping packages from your doorstep. But now there’s an increasing number of cybersecurity threats that...
Russia’s Huawei 5G Conundrum
The action being taken by various governments to limit the involvement of China’s Huawei in the provision of equipment for 5G has brought into...
Is your phone really smart?
Smartphones have revolutionized our daily lives. From instant messaging to global interaction at our fingertips, today’s communication is fast, efficient and low-cost.
But how smart...
Kuwaiti Experts Use Nuclear Technology to Study the Marine Environment
In the face of climate change and increased industrial activity, scientists in Kuwait are using nuclear science to address challenges to the marine environment,...
India Ready for the Drone Revolution
India will be the next destination for the drone revolution as the state Andhra Pradesh gears up to pilot the Advanced Drone Operators Toolkit.
The...
A New Circular Vision for Electronics
Authors: Guy Ryder and Houlin Zhao*
Humankind’s insatiable demand and consumption of electronic devices is creating the world’s fastest growing waste stream. Some forms are...