Microsoft experimented with a 4-day workweek, and productivity jumped by 40%
An experiment that involved reducing the workweek by one day led to a 40% boost in productivity in a Microsoft subsidiary in Japan, the technology giant […]
Study shows where global renewable energy investments have greatest benefits
A new study finds that the amount of climate and health benefits achieved from renewable energy depends on the country where it is installed. Countries […]
Seoul is putting solar on all public buildings and 1 million homes
In Seoul, South Korea, every public building and 1 million homes will have solar panels by 2022. South Korea, the world’s fourth-largest coal importer, is […]
Green jobs now employ 10x more people than fossil fuel
“According to a pair of economic researchers in the United Kingdom, the United States green economy now employs 10 times more people than the fossil fuel industry. […]
Artificial intelligence to create 133 million jobs globally: Report
“The uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to create 133 million new jobs globally and “drastically change” the UK job market in the coming […]
Almost two-thirds of workers say they would trust a robot over their manager
“Much talk of workplace automation paints a picture of an apocalyptic stand-off between humans and their robot replacements. But the ultimate relationship may be much more […]
Exclusive: Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard talks about the sustainability myth, the problem with Amazon—and why it’s not too late to save the planet
““You want the truth? It’s hopeless. It’s completely hopeless.” That’s what Patagonia founder and chairman Yvon Chouinard told the L.A. Times about the plight of the earth […]
Highest throughput 3-D printer is the future of manufacturing
“Northwestern University researchers have developed a new, futuristic 3D printer that is so big and so fast it can print an object the size of […]
The rise and rise of service robots
” The global demand for service robots is on a significant rise. Global companies are now increasingly adopting logistic systems as well as inspection and […]
AI to ‘fundamentally shift’ global balance of power
“The focus of Australia’s cyber diplomacy is expanding to include “grand strategy in technology”, as well as engagement with technology firms and governments. Rapidly maturing […]
A California City Tested Universal Basic Income. Here’s How Recipients Spent the $500 in Free Money
“The first data from an experiment in a California city where needy people get $500 a month from the government shows they spend most of […]
The Future of Work in 2030
“There’s a very challenging problem ahead of us that I think is good to address, and for sure: there’s a lot of talk about this […]
Robots to replace 200,000 US jobs in banking in 10 years
“As the September jobs report looms, a recent report from Wells Fargo is casting a bleak light on the future of banking jobs. The report […]
Wind Power to Surpass Coal in Texas in 2020
“Wind is projected to outpace coal as a power generation source in Texas in 2020. Per a Bloomberg report, Rystad Energy recently forecast that wind […]
The Palestinian entrepreneur bringing power to Gaza
“When Palestinian entrepreneur Majd Mashharawi left Gaza for the first time in 2017, she counted herself lucky to be among a small minority able to get away […]
Can the world run on renewables? Yes, by 2050 Stanford researchers say.
“The extensive study analyzed the 139 countries that are responsible for 99 percent of global carbon emissions. Overall, the researchers found that the planet should […]
France: 25,000 Major Retail Stores to Accept Bitcoin in 2020
“By early 2020, support for Bitcoin payments will be launched at over 25,000 sales points for 30 French retailers, including sportswear giant Decathlon and cosmetics […]
Hot Springs, Arkansas is Switching Over to 100 Solar Energy
“The city of Hot Springs, Arkansas has announced plans to switch to 100 percent solar energy. According to KATV, City Manager Bill Burrough says the […]
IKEA is investing $2.8 billion in renewable energy infrastructure
“The world’s largest furniture company is determined to go off-grid, and it’s developing an affordable solar energy program to convince you to do the same. […]
Outdoor recreation is growing faster than the overall U.S. economy, government report finds
“Once again, the government considered the outdoor recreation economy a significant part of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product, this time breaking out statistics in each […]
Daimler stops developing internal combustion engines to focus on electric cars
“After reigning in the auto industry as the powertrain of choice for a century, the internal combustion engine is finally dying. Now even Daimler says […]
Blockchain Being Used to Turn Ocean Plastic Waste Into Eco-Fabrics
“Dutch company Waste2Wear says it has created the world’s first collection of recycled fabrics, made from ocean plastics, that can be traced via blockchain. The eco-friendly […]
Solar and Wind Power So Cheap They’re Outgrowing Subsidies
“For years, wind and solar power were derided as boondoggles. They were too expensive, the argument went, to build without government handouts. Today, renewable energy […]
Google to invest record-breaking amount in renewable energy
” Google today announced its intention to spend more than $2 billion in new renewable energy infrastructure across the US, South America and Europe. The 1,600-megawatt package […]
IOTA Foundation to Launch Industry Marketplace, the World’s First Autonomous, Decentralized Marketplace
” The IOTA Foundation, a non-profit organization delivering the world’s first scalable, feeless and decentralized distributed ledger technology, today announced the launch of the ‘Industry […]
Hello From the Year 2050. We Avoided the Worst of Climate Change — But Everything Is Different
“Let’s imagine for a moment that we’ve reached the middle of the century. It’s 2050, and we have a moment to reflect—the climate fight remains […]
5G, IoT and Blockchain are Rising in Unison
“A recent report found that Nordic businesses see 5G as a driver for the proliferation of internet of things (IoT) based solutions. Current developing technologies […]
5 Blockchain Breakthroughs Coming in the Next 5 Years
“In almost every industry you can think of, blockchain is poised to cut out middlemen, dramatically improve transparency, and multiply the efficiency of countless transactions worldwide. While […]
[VIDEO] IOTA is a project that remains at the bleeding edge Internet of Things technology
Coin Bureau’s review of IOTA’s Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), the next generation of blockchain tech being designed specifically for the Internet of Things (IoT) economy.
Germany opts for renewable energy, closes down 84 coal driven factories
“The increase in global warming is primarily caused by CO2 emissions. Coal driven factories acts as a prime contributor towards CO2 emissions. Germany has decided […]
Connecticut governor calls for 100% carbon-free power by 2040
“Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, D, signed an executive order Tuesday directing state regulators to lay out a plan to reach 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. Eight other […]
A decade of renewable energy investment, led by solar, tops US $2.5 trillion
“Global investment in new renewable energy capacity this decade—2010 to 2019 inclusive—is on course to hit USD 2.6 trillion, with more gigawatts of solar power […]
Samsung Partners With Klaytn to Make Galaxy Note 10 Crypto Friendlier
“On Thursday, the world’s largest smartphone maker, Samsung will start selling a new version of its flagship phablet Galaxy Note 10, marketed as “KlaytnPhone,” The Wall Street […]
The coming mini-grid boom. Mini-grids are “the cheapest method of electrifying a group of users in rural areas, enabling economic growth”
“Africa is the land of opportunity for investors in decentralized off-grid solar, and two big deals in the past week suggest the market will continue […]
Report examines how to make technology work for society
“Automation is not likely to eliminate millions of jobs any time soon—but the U.S. still needs vastly improved policies if Americans are to build better […]
$3.3 billion wind investment will add 2,500 MW of clean energy in South Dakota
“The prairies and rolling hills of South Dakota will soon become dotted with wind turbines after the approval of eight major wind energy projects that […]
New Blockchain-Based Smart City Project Planned for Cambodian Capital
“A Singaporean startup, Limestone Network, is using blockchain to sustain a smart neighbourhood at the heart of the Cambodian capital. As Tech in Asia reports on August […]
Tesla’s Megapack battery is big enough to help grids handle peak demand
” Tesla announced a new massive battery today called Megapack that could replace so-called “peaker” power plants, which provide energy when a local electrical grid […]
How data science in and for Africa can blaze new trails
“The term “data science” was coined by scientists working at the social networks LinkedIn and Facebook in 2008. A few years later, they dubbed it “the sexiest […]
The future of work in America: People and places, today and tomorrow
“The health of local economies today will affect their ability to adapt and thrive in the automation age. The US labor market looks markedly different […]
A squeaky clean: Friendly robots spruce up Singapore
“Hundreds of “friendly” robots that speak multiple languages and sing are being rolled out across hi-tech Singapore, to help clean the city-state’s hotels, shopping malls […]
10 trends that will change how you do business over the next 10 years
“In only a decade, hiring, culture, workforce distribution, and customer preferences all will look dramatically different. Some business trends go the way of Formica tables, […]
3D Systems: Augmenting Your Workflow with Traditional and Additive Manufacturing
” Remember the days when people thought that we would all end up with our own home desktop 3D printers to make anything our hearts […]
The Future Of Work: 5 Important Ways Jobs Will Change In The 4th Industrial Revolution
“In many respects, the future of work is already here. Amid the headlines exclaiming the predicted loss of jobs due to automation and other changes […]
Giant shipper bets big on ending its carbon emissions. Will it pay off ?
“The Danish company Maersk has been shipping goods around the world since the age of steamships. Now it wants to usher in a new era, […]
Are Robots Coming for Our Jobs? Careful, It’s a Trick Question
“The robots are coming, and they’ll probably take your job when they get here. Oh wait—have you heard that recently? As recently as, say, yesterday? […]
National Trust to divest £1bn portfolio from fossil fuels
“The National Trust is divesting its £1bn portfolio from fossil fuels in an attempt to help tackle the escalating climate crisis. The organisation, which looks after […]
Interview with Massimo Bricchi of Kuraray on 3D Printing Biodegradable Materials
“Massimo Bricchi is Kuraray Europe‘s Regional Marketing Manager. The company is involved in the production of chemicals and resins, fibers and textiles, high-performance material, and medical […]
US generates more electricity from renewables than coal for first time ever
“The US generated more electricity from renewable sources than coal for the first time ever in April, new federal government data has shown. Clean energy […]
Largest offshore wind farm in the U.S. to go ahead
“The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has selected Danish energy company Ørsted to develop a 1.1 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm to be […]