These are the 6 levels of autonomous driving that explain when cars will drive themselves
Learn how self-driving cars are transforming the way we live and move, and discover some of their technological challenges.
Google wants you to save coral reefs (with AI’s help)
A hydrophone, or microphone designed to be underwater, positioned in a bed of coral at Egypt’s Ras Mohammed National Park. Photo: Carmen del Prado via Google
Taipei 101: How does this iconic skyscraper withstand earthquakes?
Discover Taipei 101, the iconic skyscraper boasting earthquake-resistant design. Learn how it’s pushing the boundaries of modern architecture.
The race to decarbonize electric-vehicle batteries
While electric vehicles are clean, their batteries are highly carbon intensive to produce. Leading manufacturers are moving fast to try to fix that.
4 Smart Waste Management Solutions That Are Revolutionising the Industry
The onset of ‘smartification’ has integrated itself into the various facets of sustainability including smart waste collection technology. With the rapid adoption and innovation of smart waste management technologies, waste collection has also developed into a greener and more efficient system. Prominent tech integrations include robots, sensor technology, and much more. Local authorities also continue to take advantage of smart solutions to prevent planet Earth from turning into a trash kingdom.
Crowdsourcing app aims to make cities safer for young people
First rolled out in India, Safetipin is mapping safe and unsafe areas in 65 cities across 16 countries.
G7 vows to step up moves to renewable energy, zero carbon
Energy and environment ministers of the Group of Seven wealthy nations vowed Sunday to work to hasten the shift toward cleaner, renewable energy, but set no timetable for phasing out coal-fired power plants as they wrapped up two days of talks in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo.
Uber and Lyft will have to be electric by 2030 in New York City
Discover how Uber and Lyft are going green in New York City. Learn about the transition to electric vehicles and the impact on urban transportation
Seoul is the first city to join the metaverse (and this is what can already be done)
Discover Seoul’s virtual twin with the Seoul metaverse project. Explore what you can do in this new immersive replica city.
The impact of micro-mobility devices on urban regulation
Explore how micro-mobility is reshaping urban transportation. Discover how Paris and Los Angeles are regulating this growing trend.