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Commission proposes more transparency and less red tape for companies to improve business environment in the EU

The proposal will contribute to further digitalisation of the single market and help companies, in particular, small and medium-sized ones to do business in the EU The European Commission adopted a proposal for a Directive making it easier for companies to expand the use of digital tools and processes in EU company law. The proposal…

How will change waste management in cities in the future?

The future of waste management in cities is likely to involve a combination of approaches, including increased recycling and composting, the use of new technologies to reduce the amount of waste generated, and the development of more sustainable forms of energy to power waste management facilities. Smart city technologies may also be used to optimize…

300 companies created by the University of Oxford

The University of Oxford has reached the milestone of creating 300 companies based on research and ideas from students, staff and alumni The companies have raised over £6 billion in investment and created over 9,000 jobs. The milestone cements the University’s status as a global leader in research commercialisation and demonstrates its commitment to delivering…

6 biggest tech nightmares to avoid next time you travel abroad

The further or more remote you go, the more likely you are to run into tech breakdowns that can put a damper on your plans to wander freely Drop me on a Balinese coastline with a decent paperback and my smartphone, and I’ll luxuriate for two weeks straight. But fly me out to the same…

UK and South Korea partner to research and develop fusion power plants

The UK and South Korea have joined forces in a quest to make fusion power part of the world’s future energy supply The two countries, represented by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to partner in research and development…

Senegal develops its national data strategy in partnership with Smart Africa and GIZ

Experts from stakeholder groups and actors of the digital economy met to collect and exchange information on data infrastructures, the regulatory framework, governance, and data use in Senegal As part of the Senegal Digital Strategy 2025 (SN2025), and in partnership with Smart Africa (www.SmartAfrica.org) and GIZ via its Data Economy project, the Ministry of Communication,…

7th Annual Smart 50 Awards

Honoring the most transformative Smart projects each year Smart 50 Awards - in partnership with Smart Cities Connect and Smart Cities Connect Foundation - annually recognize global smart cities projects, honoring the most innovative and influential work. This year, we will designate three winners from the overall awardee pool. Who Should Apply: Strong applicants will…

Revolutionizing Municipal Services: Exploring the Future of Cities

With more than half of the world’s population currently living in urban areas, the future of cities has become an increasingly important topic of discussion Cities are the engines of economic growth and social progress. With more than half of the world’s population currently living in urban areas, the future of cities has become an increasingly…

You Could Win $1 Million by Deciphering These Ancient Roman Scrolls

The Herculaneum scrolls have remained unreadable since their discovery in 1750, but researchers hope to change that Want to take home up to $1 million? All you need to do is read four ancient passages, each one only about the length of a tweet—without opening the scrolls they’re written on. This is the challenge posed…

New technology can efficiently remove pollutants from contaminated water

Researchers have developed a new method to efficiently remove up to 80% of dye pollutants from contaminated water The team, led by experts at the Chalmers University of Technology, purified contaminated water using a cellulose-based material. This development can potentially combat the widespread problem of toxic dye discharge from the textile industry. Moreover, it could…