In the 19th century the belief in the possibility to turn the world into facts was strong and a project was launched to gather all important aspects of ...
Big data for child welfare
When child-welfare agencies fail in their assessment, the consequences can be considerable and are often irreversible. A new book, called “Out of ...
Britain’s ambitious plan for largest eco-friendly skyscraper
A plan for the world’s most eco-friendly residential skyscraper is developed in Britain. The goal is that the building will need less than 80 per ...
Burning municipal waste discolours Taj Mahal
A new study finds that the burning of municipal waste in the proximity of the world heritage Taj Mahal adds to the building’s discolouring. ...
Digital caregiving with new smart home device
The new ELAN automation system adopts the home of physically-impaired people to their needs. It allows them to control the home’s lighting, front ...
World’s first medical supply delivery by drone in Rwanda
With the help from a Silicon Valley startup, Rwanda set up a national drone delivery service for medical products, including blood. Initially five remote ...
Civic participation for smart city contest in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala (India), has launched 30 idea boxes distributed over the city where the population can drop proposals and ...
Literally a floating cloud
Making Weather is a “real” levitating cloud that can float above a reflective oval base. It was developed in a cooperation between Richard ...
Soft robotic muscles for physical therapy
Swiss researchers are developing soft robotics and artificial muscles that stretch and bend with the help of air pumps. While the technology does not yet ...
How ICT empowers women and girls in Senegal
Various initiatives in Senegal aim at increasing the digital literacy of women and girls to increase their chances for employment and participation in ...
