The small Dutch company Sensecommon developed a high-tech raincoat for bicycle commutes. Made of a leightweight and breathable fabric, the raincoat enables ...
Panasonic presents bendable battery at Ceatec
A bendable lithium ion battery was presented by Panasonic at the Japanese technology fair Ceatec. The new product could be applied in watches or other ...
A new app supports medical treatment in rural India
Intelehealth can operate with low bandwidth, meaning even slow connections can load and use the Android app. Afeter a pilot test in West Bengal the app ...
Common data security risks local governments face
The Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway released a list of common data security risks for local governments. The list of deficits could be of interest ...
When the grid is a roadblock for renewable energies
Developing countries such as India are leading in investing in renewable energy. The capacities of the grid can however hinder the development of renewable ...
A standardized approach for smart cities
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced to launch a standardized framework for IoT-enabled smart cities later this fall. At ...
Trivandrum engages citizens for smart city proposal
The city of Trivandrum in India launched a social media intiative to involve the public in the making of its smart city proposal. The Hindu …
Extensive infrastructure program in East Africa
A project to build roads and highways and to improve port facilities is realized in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan and Uganda. The plan is that with improved ...
How social inequality is linked to climate change
A new report by the UN uncovers how social inequality causes climate impacts to hit poorest of the globe the most. In order to meet the Sustainable ...
Renewables are booming but it might not be enough
Due to their falling costs, the adoption of renewable technologies is increasing at a very fast rate in the United States. But a boom is not always a ...
