Access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy for everyone is one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. In a world largely driven and powered by fossil fuels, this may seem like an unrealistic or even impossible goal. But Orkney, a chain of islands sitting off the northernmost tip of Scotland, is in the middle […]
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Energy, Sustainability, Technology
The Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are playing larger roles in smart farming systems. Smart agriculture uses remote sensing technology to track and predict crop productivity, environmental conditions, and allow for smart machinery control. These improvements can significantly increase the efficiency and productivity of the agricultural sector.Unfortunately, 8.9 per cent of the
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Environment, Innovation, Science, Sustainability, Technology
Vertical farming involves growing crops in vertically stacked layers under controlled conditions. These farms usually grow crops without soil or light. Vertical farms are also known as plant factories. At present, over 50% of the population live in urban areas worldwide. It is predicted that by 2045 the global urban population will increase by 1.5
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Innovation, Science, Sustainability, Technology
What is Biosphere 2 and was it a failed experiment? For centuries, humans have been manipulating the Earth’s environment to suit our needs, but what about recreating the Earth itself? In the late 1980s, a group of scientists did just that. A 3.14-acre research facility was constructed in the middle of the Arizona desert in
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Environment, Innovation, Science, Space, Sustainability, Technology
The agriculture industry is undergoing immense stress. Climate change, urbanisation, resource scarcity, invasive species, and diseases are some of the difficulties facing global agriculture today. Smart farming is the application of modern Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) into agriculture, which benefits large conventional farms, small family farming exploitations, and organic farms. It also minimises the
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Innovation, Sustainability, Technology
Sustainable medical technologies are products and services developed to improve health and well-being. They also work to provide solutions to long-prevailing health-related issues. The field of biomedical engineering has seen increased popularity in recent years. As such, the innovation process and emerging medical technologies have reached new heights. However, it is vital that this growth
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Health, Innovation, Sustainability, Technology
With new and exciting green technology becoming available daily, sustainability at home is no longer just about using less plastic, eating plants, composting, and recycling. Take a look at these 5 innovative technologies set to make a significant impact on your sustainability at home. Bladeless Ceiling Fans Bladeless ceiling fan pioneers, Vortec, recently released their
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Innovation, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Technology
Sustainable Innovation Whether you are an innovator or an investor, young entrepreneurship plays an important role for everyone. The past decades have seen an increase in industrial and technological advancement. As such, the need for sustainable innovation has also escalated. Although barriers such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic have halted such growth, there is a
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Business, Innovation, Sustainability, Technology
Electric vehicle (EV) usage has been on the rise in recent years. By the end of 2020, a reported 10.8 million electric vehicles were on the road worldwide. Sales of battery-electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) increased by 137% from 2019 (Zap Map, 2021). China boasts the biggest EV market, but Norway is
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Government, Innovation, Strategy, Technology
The industrial revolution started in the 18th century and has since paved the way for modern technology, and therefore, resulted in today’s digital society. Unfortunately, the digital transformation has been made evident in developed countries, while technology in developing countries can still be inaccessible or lagging behind. However, with developed countries’ help, we can bridge
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Business, Government, Innovation, Society, Sustainability, Technology
