Big data: It isn't just for big business anymore
There’s a reason we call today’s plethora of information “big data.” With almost every action and transaction we
Five 'out-there' energy technologies
Modern society would grind to a very unpleasant halt without energy … we all know that. Outside of the “usual suspects,
Solar energy for 1bn people?
Grand solar energy plans — such as turning the Sahara or the Mojave into giant, clean power plants — are good at
Peak water worries energy experts
What are the key takeaways from the World Economic Forum’s latest report on energy?
One, global energy demand is
Resilience: It's more than 'green' or 'smart'
For some cities, the issue of going “green” is becoming less important than going “resilient.”
Officials in New York City
Decarbon helps businesses cash in on 'fifth fuel'
Energy efficiency is a strange “fuel.” You don’t get a monthly efficiency bill like you would for, say, heating
Sustainable cities? We're not there yet
More people today live in cities than in rural areas … a first in human history. The question is: is this
Robotics make self-service business easier than ever
The Singularity is coming. Or is it the Terminator? Or maybe, at long last, we’re on our way to
'Buckshot' approach -- not silver bullet -- can help feed the world
What’s the greatest challenge to growing enough food to feed 7 billion – or even, eventually, 9 billion or more
