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 […]
3D Printing Will Power the New Space Race
” Whereas the last space race was powered by ideology and meant to declare the superiority of one economic system over the other; this one […]
Not Book Smart but Street Smart: What Is a Smart City?
” New technology such as the Internet of Things (IoT)—a networking capability that allows data to be sent to and received from objects and devices—is […]
Team closes in on ‘holy grail’ of room temperature quantum computing chips
” To process information, photons must interact. However, these tiny packets of light want nothing to do with each other, each passing by without altering […]
Minnesota wind-solar hybrid project could be new frontier for renewable energy
“The wind turbine and small solar array planted in a cornfield near this northwestern Minnesota town look modest. But the hybrid power plant could be […]
[VIDEO] FarmWise raises $14.5M Series A for sustainable robotic farming
“FarmWise Labs Inc., which is building adaptive robots for agriculture, has raised $14.5 million in a Series A round. The company’s stated goal is to […]
[VIDEO] Singapore HDB Uses a Concrete 3D Printer for Construction & Landscape Furniture
“Singapore’s Housing Development Board (HDB) has greenlit the use of concrete 3D printing in the development of architectural components and various items like benches and […]
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. […]
Using machine learning to reconstruct deteriorated Van Gogh drawings
” Researchers at TU Delft in the Netherlands have recently developed a convolutional neural network (CNN)-based model to reconstruct drawings that have deteriorated over time. […]
The Four Converging Technologies Giving Rise to the Spatial Web
“How each of us sees the world is about to change dramatically. For all of human history, the experience of looking at the world was […]
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 […]
New “Metallic Wood” Could Lead to Super-Light Cars
“Researchers have created a “metallic wood” that’s as strong as titanium, but light enough to float in water. Right now, they can only produce a […]
Police Detain “Flying” Taxi for Speeding During Test
“French startup Seabubbles recently took its in-development autonomous electric taxi, which uses hydrofoils to appear to “fly” above water, for a test ride on Paris’ […]
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 […]
[VIDEO] Copenhagen: COBOD 3D Prints European Building Again in Just Three Days
” A construction company originally created as a spinoff from Denmark’s 3D Printhuset to handle customer demand for 3D printing construction activities and the BOD2 3D printer, COBOD (Construction Building […]
Los Angeles says “Yes” to the cheapest solar plus storage in the USA
” Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a power purchase agreement (PPA) with 8minute Solar Energy […]
[VIDEO] This machine creates artificial vision for the blind
” Second Sight’s Orion system bypasses the eyes to bring artificial vision directly to the brain. Working prototypes are being tested right now in six […]
Precious metal flecks could be catalyst for better cancer therapies
“Tiny extracts of a precious metal used widely in industry could play a vital role in new cancer therapies. Researchers have found a way to […]
The Future Of Hydrogen Cars
“Bosch, the world’s largest automotive supplier, recently invested in hydrogen truck manufacturer Nikola and began work on hydrogen components despite staying out of the hydrogen […]
The Samsung Club des Chefs Kitchen Heats Up with AI Assistance at IFA 2019
” On September 6, Samsung joined forces with Michelin star-winning chefs Michel Troisgros and Michel Roux Jr. for the latest iteration of its Club des […]
Solar energy added more capacity worldwide than any other form of power over the past 10 years
“The “Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2019,” commissioned by the United Nations Environment’s economy division, paints a bright picture for the future of renewables. […]
Research: Blockchain Technology to Be Standardized by 2021
“Blockchain technology will most likely be standardized by 2021, according to American business and financial services company Moody’s. Per the research report published on Sept. 5, these […]
[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.
Blind Engineer Invents A ‘Smart Cane’ That Uses Google Maps To Help Blind People Navigate
” Recently, a revolutionizing smart cane called WeWalk has been introduced to help blind people navigate their surroundings much more efficiently when they are on […]
Say goodbye to temporary fillings: scientists successfully use a gel to regrow tooth enamel
“We currently use resins and ceramics to fill in deteriorated enamel, but these fillings can often become loose within just a few years of their […]
Why IOTA is a project worthy of your trust: understanding the basic principles of Smart Cities and Tangle
“A Smart City Hackathon was held this year. This event was sponsored by Groupe Renault, Engie Lab CRIGEN [who has been involved with the Jaguar […]
How Volvo Trucks is Using 3D Printing For Tools & Fixtures
“Volvo Trucks has been using 3D printing for various parts of its production process, applying the technology to tools, jigs, fixtures and a lot more. […]
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 […]
Doctors Are Using AI and VR to Improve People’s Prosthetic Limbs
“With virtual reality and AI, doctors can now take a lot of the guesswork out of fitting patients with new prosthetic limbs. Though it’s still early […]
In electrification race, VW launches mammoth bet at IAA car show
“With a new electric car and range sporting a spruced-up logo, German car giant Volkswagen enters the Frankfurt IAA car show hoping bets worth tens […]
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 […]
IOTA Joins Forces with Denmark’s Energy Giant
“Danish transmission system operator (TSO) Energinet has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IOTA in order to utilize the Tangle. The partnership could be a stepping stone to Denmark’s […]
Tesla battery researcher unveils new cell that could last 1 million miles in ‘robot taxis’
“Tesla’s battery research partner has released a new paper on a battery cell that could last over 1 million miles, which they say is going […]
Voice-command ovens, robots for pets on show at Berlin’s IFA tech fair
“Europe’s biggest tech fair, Berlin’s IFA, is showcasing a flood of product launches until Wednesday. Here are five trends and gadgets making waves…” Read More: […]
Meet the People Using Technology to Save Our Coral Reefs
“You’ve probably heard that the corals are dying off from rising ocean temperatures around the world. But have you heard about the people hard at work […]
Biourban, An Artificial Tree, Can Suck Up As Much Air Pollution As 368 Living Trees
” Trees are nature’s way of cleaning the air, but they come with the downside of needing time in order to grow. A Mexican startup called […]
First Blockchain-Exclusive Birth Certificates Recorded in Brazil
“The first birth certificates to be recorded by exclusively using blockchain technology were issued in Brazil. As Cointelegraph Brasil reports on Sept. 1, Álvaro de Medeiros Mendonça […]
Norway unveils energy-positive building showcasing smart city potential
“A new office building being unveiled today in Norway follows a template that its partners hope will spark greater momentum for a smart city movement […]
World Premiere EDAG Citybot – A Game Changer For The City of the Future
“The EDAG Citbyot is a fully autonomous, networked robot vehicle which, with its numerous trailer & rucksack modules, is capable of handling any transport & […]
The 3 companies that are shaping the future of food
“Beyond Meat is just the beginning of a new emerging cohort of innovative companies. These innovators are changing how we feed the planet without consuming […]
3 Ways 3D Printing is Revolutionizing Digital Dentistry
“3D printing has had a huge impact on digital dentistry. From increased efficiency and cost savings, to faster production speeds and improved quality, all due […]
High-tech public toilets proposed for San Francisco can recycle rainwater for reuse
” The San Francisco Department of Public Works (DPW) has crowned SmithGroup the winner of its design competition for public toilet proposals. The winning entry, called AmeniTREES, […]
73 mind-blowing implications of driverless cars and trucks
“I originally wrote and published a version of this article in September 2016. Since then, quite a bit has happened, further cementing my view that […]
Here’s How Blockchain, Sports And Science Are Disrupting The Healthcare Game
” The massive fervor around blockchain technology has quelled a bit due to a number of challenges facing the emerging industry ranging from speed and […]
Researchers set solar record with next-gen cells
“Researchers from the Australian National University (ANU) have broken new ground in solar cell energy efficiency and in the process provided a glimpse of the […]
This 8-Minute Galactic Primer Is the Future of AR Education
“I swear I learned this once in school. Something about fusion and explosions. Yet for the life of me, aside from a few Lady Gaga […]