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 ...
Monitoring societal events with big data
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 ...
