Yes, cross-border railways are emerging as a promising new mode of global travel. In 2025, Europe is advancing seamless high-speed networks, cutting travel times (e.g., Berlin-Copenhagen to 4 hours) and improving ticketing for eco-friendly journeys. Asia leads with lines like China-Laos Railway boosting passenger numbers and tourism, while Gulf projects connect capitals faster. Sustainable, scenic, and efficient, rail is challenging short-haul flights amid rising demand for green travel.https://transport.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/commission-launches-plan-accelerate-high-speed-rail-across-europe-2025-11-05_en
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AI in drug development is substantially shortening timelines. Traditionally, discovering and developing a new drug takes 10-15 years, but AI accelerates key stages like target identification, molecule design, and preclinical testing by up to 70%. For instance, generative AI platforms like those from Insilico Medicine have delivered candidates in 18 months versus 4-6 years, while Exscientia cuts early design cycles by 70% with 80% less capital. Overall, AI can reduce R&D timelines by 50%, slashing costs by 40-50% and boosting success rates through predictive modeling and data integration. This enables faster delivery of therapies to patients.https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/blog/the-predictive-pipeline-structuring-drug-development-timelines-with-ai-driven-patent-intelligence/ https://prajnaaiwisdom.medium.com/how-generative-ai-is-reducing-drug-discovery-timelines-by-70-e86d58f7c780 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03172-6
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Medical tech doesn’t have to weaken human connection—it often amplifies it when used thoughtfully. Telemedicine saves time for deeper conversations, AI handles paperwork so doctors can focus on listening, and wearable data gives patients more agency and shared decision-making. The risk appears only when tech replaces empathy instead of supporting it. Doctors who maintain eye contact, touch, and storytelling keep the human core alive. The best modern care blends cutting-edge tools with old-school compassion.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9868719 https://catalyst.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/CAT.20.0358 https://www.who.int/news/item/19-04-2023-new-who-guidance-on-ethics-and-governance-of-ai-for-health
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