The digital world is becoming an ever greater problem for our planet. But, there are alternatives. Sustainable digitalisation is the focus of RESET's expansive and in-depth latest project.
Researchers at the German Aerospace Center are working to make space technologies available for humanitarian aid. The aim of their "Data4Human" project: to provide aid workers with the information they need to make crucial decisions - as quickly and precisely as possible.
Are space-based data centres a solution to the problems caused by digital infrastructure here on Earth? The idea is gaining traction – but is it realistic, and does it offer environmental benefits?
Could data centres serve, rather than harm, our communities? Community-owned data centres give citizens control over their digital lives.
Data labour powering generative AI are paid shockingly low wages, making them particularly attractive to AI service providers who seek to maximise profit. But, there's hope.
Data centres threaten the energy transition, drain water resources and harm human health. Can we slow their growth before it's too late?
From fish farms to swimming pools to buildings to greenhouses, all could make the most of waste heat from data centres.
New study reveals how Photonic Integrated Circuits could reduce data centre energy consumption by replacing electrons with light particles.
The open data Bahnvorhersage.de service predicts whether connections on German railway lines will be made.
