A study shows that there is great potential in the use of big data for the monitoring of societal events. However improvements in coding technology is ...
Traffic data for Apple Maps of European microstates
Apple Maps added traffic data for the four European microstates Malta, Monaco, Liechtenstein and San Marino. In over 30 countries, Apple now offers real- ...
The challenges and opportunities of Japan’s energy reforms
Interconnection problems could be a big issue for the transition of Japan’s recently liberalized energy sector. The developments in the sector also ...
Renewable energy breakthrough relies on battery technology
Mc Kinsey’s think tank estimates that the price of lithium-ion battery packs might fall by 30% within the coming 10 years. While this will help the ...
Scotland on 100% renewable electricity by 2020
Due to low global oil prices and the declining oil resources in the North Sea, the Scottish government set up an ambitious plan to increase renewable ...
Smog-eating tower aims to solve China’s pollution problem
According to the World Health Organisation, China has one of the most polluted air in the world. To curb the toxic pollution, Dutch designer Daan ...
Leading tech giants form “partnership on AI”
Five of the world’s leading technology companies – namely Amazon, Facebook, Google, IBM and Microsoft – have launched a non-profit ...
The benefits of city trees
Jill Jones describes in her new book the benefits and effects of trees in cities. She outlines aesthetic, health and environmental aspects as well has ...
Smart home to allow access for mailman
Amazon cooperates with two startups to develop a new technology to let the mailman enter your smart home to drop of your post. This would mean that parcels ...
Extending packaging charge from plastic to other materials?
The charge for plastic bags in large stores in England has been introduced nearly a year ago. Research shows that the use of consumers’ own bags has ...
