Flow batteries: the great hope for renewable energy

Flow batteries: the great hope for renewable energy

As an alternative to lithium batteries, flow batteries, or redox flow batteries, are cleaner, safer, and much more durable, although they’re currently more expensive and less efficient, as they require greater space to store the same amount of energy. Spain leads...

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Large cities, major risks: Quito

Large cities, major risks: Quito

Quito, a city of altitude, ravines, and history, extends 2,850 meters above sea level, in the heart of the Andes mountain range. Surrounded by volcanoes and hills, the Ecuadorian capital is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a melting pot of heritage, aspirations, and also...

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Large cities, large risks: Paris

Large cities, large risks: Paris

Paris is a historical example of how urban planning and public investment can largely determine the well-being of citizens. However, despite being one of the major European capitals, it’s not exempt from climate risks, social risks, and economic risks. Throughout its...

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AI’s transformative potential in climate change

AI’s transformative potential in climate change

There is much debate about the environmental impact of AI, especially due to its high energy consumption. On the flip side, it’s also true that, when deployed well, AI can be a strategic lever in optimizing the use of energy, reducing emissions, and managing...

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AI and aviation: moving from safety to automation

AI and aviation: moving from safety to automation

Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to see real-world applications in aviation, but further deployment requires steady progress and solid guardrails. In this interview with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) we learn about which technologies are...

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Electric generators have more uses than just in a blackout

Electric generators have more uses than just in a blackout

On April 28, 2025, Spain was left without electricity from one moment to the next. The blackout, which paralyzed essential infrastructure and services for hours, shone a light on a key device, the electric generator – our last backup when the network fails. Strictly...

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Cybersecurity: challenges in risk assessment and management

Cybersecurity: challenges in risk assessment and management

As AI, technological dependence, and the evolution of threats means that cybersecurity has become a strategic risk for companies and institutions, and a rethink of digital risk management and advancing towards continuous resilience models is called for. Every sector...

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Remote sensors: innovation at the service of prevention

Remote sensors: innovation at the service of prevention

Risk management enters a new technological era thanks to an innovation that facilitates evolving from prevention that's based on periodic inspections to a predictive and continuous model, thereby strengthening industrial safety and anticipating potential failures. The...

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