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07/08/2025

🧠 The Prompt Cheat Book for R&D

12+ high-impact prompts proven to save you hours of work, covering areas such as:
▸ Market & competitor research
▸ Regulatory scans
▸ Technology scouting
▸ Innovation planning

No fluff. Just fast, effective prompts designed for real-world R&D workflows.

📘 Download our free Prompt Cheat Book to start turning AI into your smartest research assistant:

https://www.prescouter.com/report/ultimate-prompt-cheat-book/

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07/08/2025

Christian Salles and Eric Joyce from our team attended the Carbon Capture Technology Expo North America last week, reconnecting with clients, meeting new faces, and sharing insights from our CCUS Database.

Christian’s talk on AI in CCUS got great engagement, but the real value was in the conversations that followed.

Here’s what they shared with us post-conference:

▸ EPCs are leading the charge, shifting to fit-for-purpose gear built for CO₂, not just borrowed from oil & gas.

▸ Cement is getting serious. CCUS is its only real decarbonisation path, and momentum is building despite the hurdles.

▸ Tech is branching out from membranes to biogenic capture, DAC, and thermal storage; innovation is moving fast.

▸ AI is moving in. From real-time monitoring to predictive maintenance, digital tools are boosting speed and reliability.

▸ Infrastructure is both the biggest barrier and the biggest opportunity. Especially in compression and pipelines.

▸ Specs matter. CO₂ purity, moisture, and custody transfer are becoming critical for commercial reliability.

Curious how these insights connect to your CCUS strategy?
Reach out to Christian or Eric.

06/26/2025

Can ChatGPT really innovate, or is it just remixing what it’s already seen?

Read the full article here: https://www.prescouter.com/2025/06/can-ai-models-like-chatgpt-truly-think-and-innovate/

In this article by Jorge Hurtado, featuring insights from Dr. Harish Madabushi’s (University of Bath), we explore a key question: are LLMs thinking tools, or just pattern machines?

Dr. Madabushi’s research shows that models like GPT-4 don’t reason or create like humans. They predict, based on patterns. That means they’re great at refining, ranking, and reframing, but not at making the cognitive leaps true innovation demands.

One takeaway: prompting a model isn’t like asking a person a question. You’re building a mini training set every time you type.
Use LLMs to support ideas, not replace them. They can’t invent the next big thing, but they can help you figure out if that thing might work.

Want to use generative AI the right way?
Start here:
https://www.prescouter.com/2025/06/can-ai-models-like-chatgpt-truly-think-and-innovate/

06/24/2025

Is brand loyalty dead? 9 out of 10 EV buyers would switch brands for better tech.

Read the full article here: https://www.prescouter.com/2025/06/ev-buyers-are-brand-agnostic/

In this article by Sofiane Boukhalfa, we dive into why EV buyers are no longer tied to brand names, and what automakers need to do about it. Performance, battery range, charging experience, and price now matter more than legacy.

Tesla’s Q1 2025 deliveries dropped 62% in the UK. Meanwhile, BYD and NIO are scaling fast with modular pricing, rapid updates, and innovation-first platforms.

One takeaway: brands that focus on image will lose to those that deliver tangible value.

Want to know how automakers can stay competitive in a brand-agnostic world?
Start here: https://www.prescouter.com/2025/06/ev-buyers-are-brand-agnostic/

02/21/2025

Welcome to episode 3 of the PreScouter Expert Series!

In this episode, we have Brian Babcock, an expert in Intellectual Property, Polymer Chemistry, and Coatings, with over 30 years of experience in the tech, business, and IP sectors.

Brian has worked across industries like medical devices, diagnostics, and consumer electronics and has been collaborating with PreScouter for over 5 years to help clients navigate complex innovation and patent challenges.

In this conversation, Brian shares his career journey, why he chose to work with PreScouter and the value this partnership brings to clients. He also discusses the importance of cross-disciplinary knowledge, staying connected in a remote work world, and the challenges of developing the next generation of engineers and scientists.

Listen to the full here: https://www.prescouter.com/video/the-expert-series-ep-3/

02/18/2025

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 3 of From Science to Strategy by PreScouter!

This time, we’re taking a deep dive into the top 10 carbon capture projects of 2024.

2024 has been a monumental year for carbon capture and storage (CCS), with global capacity surging by 15%, adding a massive 55 million tons of CO₂ capture potential. The sector is booming, with 628 projects worldwide, marking a 60% jump from 2023.

From groundbreaking technologies to scalable solutions, these projects are at the forefront of the fight against climate change.

Join us as we explore how science is transforming into actionable strategies to build a carbon-neutral world.

🎧 Listen now to discover the future of carbon capture

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3XLZ1trivnfkUWCkKq0dFy?si=2oF1KvqtS0ikVvw_2wsGig

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/pk/podcast/from-science-to-strategy/id1779361394?i=1000692012804

*PreScouter is at the forefront of AI adoption and is happy to present you this episode courtesy of our AI podcasters from Google NotebookLM.

02/17/2025

What if we could feed the world with less fertilizer and less harm to the planet?

In our latest article by Gareth Armanious, he reveals how Biological Nitrogen Fixation (BNF) could be the game-changer we need to revolutionize farming.

As the global population skyrockets, current farming practices rely on harmful, expensive synthetic fertilizers. But BNF offers a sustainable, cost-effective solution—naturally boosting soil fertility and crop yields while reducing environmental damage.

Could BNF be the key to feeding the world sustainably? Find out how this breakthrough could change everything here:
https://www.prescouter.com/2025/02/biological-nitrogen-fixation/

02/04/2025

🎙️ Welcome to episode 2 of the PreScouter Expert Series!

Are language models truly capable of innovative thought? And if not, what does that mean when we try to use them for innovation?

In this episode, João Guerreiro, Technical Director at PreScouter, sits down with Dr. Madabushi, Assistant Professor of AI at the University of Bath, to explore these questions and learn more about how to best leverage these models for innovation.

Tune in for an insightful discussion on the potential and limitations of AI in driving innovation!

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://www.prescouter.com/video/the-expert-series-ep-2-can-ai-language-models-truly-innovate/?utm_source=newsletter

02/03/2025

🎙️ We’re back with another exciting episode of From Science to Strategy!

In this episode, we dive into Debonding Adhesives—a revolutionary technology that’s changing the way we design, use, and repair products.

Adhesives are paving the way for a future where products are easier to repair, recycle, and reuse. From smartphones to electric vehicles, this technology is transforming industries and driving sustainability.

Curious how debonding adhesives are paving the way for more repairable and sustainable products? Tune in to learn more!

🎧 Listen now on:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MPjBooZUqLA5VJBu7Txpa?si=3o7kH-YFTei__39KRRp5Xw
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/pk/podcast/from-science-to-strategy/id1779361394?i=1000678183285

*PreScouter is at the forefront of AI adoption and is happy to present you this episode courtesy of our AI presenters from Google NotebookLM.

01/17/2025

Great to see PreScouter's Technical Director, Gareth Armanious, PhD, and Senior Project Manager, Victoria Yeung, featured on the BAKERpedia podcast!

They share insights on how research and consulting drive success in the baking industry.

Listen here: https://bakerpedia.com/baked-in-science-ep94-tackling-baking-challenges-with-research-consultants/

No matter your baking level, the path to success has both obstacles and possibilities. This is where a bakery consultant proves invaluable, serving as a trusted partner to navigate challenges and open the gateway to success.

01/17/2025

We’re excited to celebrate Thales Dantas, one of our talented Project Architects in the Natural Resources and Energy vertical, on his appointment to the Foundation Board of the Global Shapers Community.

Thales will represent both the Community and PreScouter at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, where he’ll contribute to important conversations on circular economy, climate change, energy transition, and intergenerational leadership.

01/16/2025

The cement industry accounts for nearly 25% of all industrial emissions, making it a key player in climate change.

However, change is underway as companies adopt technologies that significantly cut emissions, pushing the sector toward sustainability.

Companies like Sublime Systems, Carbon Upcycling Technologies, Material Evolution, Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies, Saint-Gobain, Terra CO2, Brimstone, Votorantim Cimentos, and LafargeHolcim are at the forefront of developing green cement and low-carbon alternative materials.

These innovations, from carbon-negative cement to reducing CO₂ emissions by thousands of tons annually, are shaping the future of the industry.

In our latest report, authored by Marija Jovic, PhD, Beatriz Gonçalves, MSc, and Mohammed Jimshid, we explore the impact of these companies’ efforts in advancing sustainable cement production.

Access the full report here: https://www.prescouter.com/inquiry/green-cement-low-carbon-alternative-materials-for-cement-production/