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A Virtual Chamber and an App: for an increasingly connected Adriatic-Ionian area

These are the main results of the two projects, PRONACUL and CREATURES, financed by the European Interreg ADRION programme program to make sustainable tourism a growing resource for economic development and innovation of territories An App to identify the most suitable itinerary according to tourists' preferences and provide useful information on places, activities, services, contacts,…

Expansion of devices and networks for the Internet of Things (IoT)

The IoT network is made up of physical devices, vehicles, home appliances, and other items that are embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and connectivity The Internet of Things (IoT) is a rapidly growing technology that is changing the way we live and work. With the increasing number of connected devices, it has become essential to…

ITUC report shows big economic returns for modest investment in infrastructure, the care economy and the green economy

A new study, conducted by researchers at the University of Greenwich, shows that stepping up public investments can have significant positive impacts on employment and overall economic growth A new ITUC study, conducted by researchers at the University of Greenwich, shows that stepping up public investments can have significant positive impacts on employment and overall economic growth. The…

Vertical farming promises a future, is it true?

It uses less land and water and it can help to mitigate some of the negative environmental impacts of traditional farming methods Vertical farming promises a future in which our food is grown in pockets of spaces in our cities and beneath our feet. Vertical farming has the potential to revolutionize the way we grow and…

GSMA reveals new features, and speakers for MWC Barcelona 2023

MWC Barcelona keynote lineup includes CEOs from Extreme E, Maersk, NEC, Vattenfall The GSMA today hosted a preview press conference for MWC Barcelona 2023, the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event. Keynote speakers include Extreme E’s Founder and CEO, Alejandro Agag; Maersk’s CEO Vincent Clerc; NEC Corporation’s President & CEO, Takayuki Morita; Vattenfall’s President and CEO,…

Converting rejected plastic waste into useful materials

Researchers are integrating tested technologies and developing new ones to break down plastic waste for conversion into useful materials Researchers are developing new technologies, such as plasma that shoots ‘bullet’ electrons, to break down plastic waste to convert it into useful materials. “We’re learning about new technologies and helping to develop new ideas for more…

60+ companies and investors worth $651bn tell EU to agree ambitious sustainability reporting standards

The signatory group with $80 billion in market capitalization and over $570 billion in assets urges the Commission to swiftly make these ambitious standards law without reducing their scope Over sixty businesses, investors and business associations across Europe are today calling on the European Commission not to waiver in its commitment to raising legally binding sustainability reporting…

Medicines list for radiological and nuclear emergencies

The governments are prepared to protect the health of populations and respond immediately to emergencies The World Health Organization (WHO) today updated its list of medicines that should be stockpiled for radiological and nuclear emergencies, along with policy advice for their appropriate management. These stockpiles include medicines that either prevent or reduce exposure to radiation,…

The First ‘A.I. Lawyer’ Will Help Defendants Fight Speeding Tickets

Two people equipped with Bluetooth earpieces will repeat to a judge what the robot tells them It can make art, write essays and even play chess. Now, artificial intelligence will try something new: offering legal counsel. Next month, an A.I. will make its way to the courtroom to help two defendants fight speeding tickets. Behind this bot, called the…

These cities are best prepared for a ‘smart city’ future

Technology is developing faster than ever before. But are our cities keeping up? Whether it’s the exponential growth of artificial intelligence informing our daily lives and decision-making or the spread of IoT (internet of things), the increasing development of different forms of technology is moving faster with each passing year. But new technologies can only support…