According to a new U.N. Development Programme report, limiting the global temperature rise to 1,5C, compared to the pre-industrial era, avoids economic ...
Fastest driverless motorcycle showcased in Dubai
At the Gulf Traffic event the Danish company “Nerve” showcased its driverless motorcycle which is the fastest autonomously driving vehicle in ...
The role of human rights for sustainability
What is often neglected in the discussion about sustainability and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is the societal aspect. ...
Open data network for monitoring pollution
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions has been declared one of the major tasks of governments around the world. Smart city technologies can be a tool in this ...
Environmentalism meets drones and machine learning
In order to protect endangered species, scientists have to track them. Marine researchers started to use drones and machine learning to keep record of the ...
Will a bio-toilet alleviate India’s environmental crisis?
Not only Indian Railways, but also the government are installing a new type of bio-toilet in slums that run without water. As many urban dwellers in India ...
Mercedes-Benz launches car-sharing service in December
Mercedes-Benz will launch its new car-sharing platform at the start of December. The App-based platform “Croove” pairs up private vehicles ...
A sensor parasail for maritime communication and information
The distance that can be covered to collect data on ships is limited to the line of sight. In order to get further, the U.S. Navy is testing sensors and ...
A house covered in trees
Architect Ferdinand Ludwig and his colleagues developed a steel construction that can support trees to cover a whole house while they are growing. Once the ...
How to prepare your smart home for Christmas
The smart home market provides a wide variety of products, among them are some perfectly suitable for your Christmas decoration. While they are not only ...
