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?
Sodium-ion batteries are on the verge of market readiness, as per the Fraunhofer Institute. What does this mean for the mobility transition?
Beneath our feet, amongst all the trees and forest paths, lies vast fungal networks. Scientists have mapped the extent of these global connections for the first time – thereby illustrating just how important fungi are to our ecosystems.
Extreme heat hit Europe this summer. Can the AI-powered ESFM weather prediction model help us see future heatwaves coming?
‘Plastic Pirates' turns pupils into researchers: by collecting plastic waste, they generate data that helps the scientific community.
With the AURORA app, citizens can track their carbon footprint and invest in solar panel installation to reduce their emissions even further.
According to a new study by SolarMoves, vehicle-integrated photovoltaics offer great potential for decarbonising our transport.
In Heidelberg and Worms, the shaded.ors app is already helping people navigate the shade. However, HeiGIT’s routing application can also be adapted for use in other cities – and has the potential to become an important tool for climate adaptation.
Conservationists are behind mountain gorillas' numbers rising to a still precarious 1,063. However, a new digital alliance could boost them even further.