WELCOME TO THIS WEEK’S EDITION OF SALIENCE
This week we cover cultural AI, the circular economy, and the return to the office. Plus, maps go green, and bunnies dig for buried treasure.
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Take the green road
Is it time to say goodbye to using paper maps for good? Google is introducing a new feature to its navigation system which will use satellite imagery to suggest the most eco-friendly route for drivers, helping reduce the carbon footprint of our daily travels.
Plan your journey to save the planet
Art gets smart
When it comes to telling Monet from Manet, even computers need a little help. Scientists have developed a database to help AI systems generate opinions on famous artworks, and while the answers may need refining, this could soon be competition for cultural critics.
What are your plans?
The roadmap out of lockdown has meant a return to the workplace is on the horizon. Leading serviced office provider and Sapience client Office Space in Town has created a survey to get a glimpse of the plans of managers and employees alike. Answer the questions and you may win a prize…
Round and round
Meeting net-zero ambitions is a project for all of us. Cities across Europe are embracing the circular economy, working with communities to encourage the re-use and re-purposing of materials from furniture to construction waste.
And finally… Burrow down
The build-up to Easter wouldn’t be complete without a story about rabbits. Bunnies on a small Welsh island have served up a real treat for archaeologists everywhere, unearthing artefacts including a 9,000-year-old tool.
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