Starting in December, an energy system of the future will be developed in Northern Germany as part of the project “NEW 4.0”. Using Industry 4.0 ...
A sustainable Chicago marathon
This year’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon introduced sustainability measures. Among these are water refill stations, locally sourced beverages and ...
The beauty of urban decay
Photographer Yeung documented the decay of buildings and urban infrastructure in Britain. Yeung does not reveal the places where he takes the photographies ...
Eigth-graders turn food containers into water filters
The Scientific American Innovator Award goes to three Ohio eight-graders who turned Styrofoam food containers into new water filters. The winners were ...
Wear your trash
A film crew follows Rob Greenfield during his project for which he promised to wear all the waste he produces in a month. The waste is collected in a ...
Finding the best way to distribute solar energy for utilities
The way how utilities distribute solar energy varies considerably among them. A study analyzed the integrated resource plans of 30 different utilities and ...
Teenager fights drought with orange peel
Kiara Nirghin, a 16-year old South African teenager, created a natural polymer out of the peel of citrus fruits. It is biodegradable and cheap compared to ...
How to overcome big data challenges for businesses
Modern technologies can provide an abundance of data. But how to make sense of it and how to use it can be a challenge for businesses. Three aspects are ...
44 ideas to use smartphones in class
These 44 ideas show how smartphones can be integrated into classrooms to improve cooperation, communication, coordination and creation. Punch …
Audi Q5, a big data machine presented at Paris Motor Show
At the Paris Motor Show that started yesterday, Audi presented its second-generation Audi Q5. 30 driving assistance systems are integrated which will make ...
