The European network of cities has released a report on the strategies and policies cities adopt to encounter radicalization, extremism and terrorism. ...
Sydney’s Opera House: culture meets sustainability
Australia’s probably most iconic landmark, the Opera House in Sydney, also stands out when it comes to sustainability. It has been awarded a four- ...
The interplay of architecture and diplomacy
An art and photography exhibition in the Simon Preston Gallery in New York portrays how the modifications to the US embassy buildings in Havana reflect the ...
Resilience lessons from hurricane Matthew
While the whole devastating impact of hurricane Matthew on farmers’ livelihoods, the environment and public health is not entirely clear yet, it can be ...
Intel supports startups and innovation in India
The technology giant Intel promotes innovation and especially startups in India. The Intel India Maker Lab Maker Lab is a driving force behind this ...
Eight new cities for Australia to reduce population pressure
Forecasts predict a great increase in population for Australia. Ambitious plans have now been announced by Consolidated Land and Rail Australia (CLARA), a ...
The transformation of medical research by ICT
On a daily basis more than 75,000 people submit personal health information in the form of surveys in iPhone apps. The information is processed by ...
How electronic payment systems for public transport discriminate
The change from analogue to digital payment systems for the urban transportation services in Toronto exemplify how marginalized groups are discriminated. ...
How a creative craft like design is built on data
The set-up process of Ellevest, a digital investment platform for women, shows how design is fundamentally based on gathered data. Further the platform ...
Plastic trash becomes obvious through art project
A public art project in Los Angeles aims to raise awareness for the immense plastic waste created on a daily basis. While landfills and recycling sites are ...
