I’m often struck by people’s reactions when the topic of mathematics comes up in conversation. Almost everyone has learned it to an elementary level but few seem to understand its importance in the way that our lives are determined by this subject. Almost all technology, particularly AI, uses advanced maths…

Is the Cop26 agreement enough to avert climate disaster? Climate urgency I have strong doubts. I have been encouraged by some of the Cop 26 outcomes. But grand proclamations mean nothing unless followed up with results. Those results should all be leading to one goal — to keep temperatures rising…

AI could help solve the climate crisis but isn’t at the present time Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology can be a force for good at solving the climate crisis. Many smaller-scale applications of AI have helped reduce carbon emissions such as through designing more efficient homes, optimizing renewable energy usage…