How the “Future Says_” Initiative is Working to Hold Big Tech Accountable
A new global initiative is working to secure a rebalance of power in the tech ecosystem, pushing back against the unmitigated power of “big tech” and imagining a world in…
Latest LinDoz: An Ideal Windows-to-Linux Crossover
MakuluLinux is an unusually creative operating system that developer Jacque Montague Raymer is constantly changing with each major upgrade. Some of these changes are radical and innovative. Trust me on…
New Study Suggests Your Food Scraps Could Become Jet Fuel of the Future
Many airlines have dedicated themselves to cutting their carbon emissions, but their fuel consumption and volume of flights continues to grow. New jet fuels are seen as one way of…
Global Fishing Watch: Monitoring Fishing From Above
A decade ago, it would have been impossible to create an accurate picture of the world’s fisheries. But advances in satellite technology, cloud computing and machine learning have made it…
Once the Big Tech Battler, Open Source Is Now Big Tech’s Battleground
A cadre of tech giants have created the Rust Foundation. This is neither the first nor largest contribution to an open-source project by private tech vendors. Still, the creation of…
Interview: How Problematic Are Satellites and Drones in Terms of Data Protection?
Are photos made by satellites problematic in terms of data protection? Is there enough regulation around the use of drones? How can we ensure that remote sensing data isn’t misused?…
Catalan Cooperative Founds Social and More Sustainable Alternative to Amazon
The Spanish “La Zona” project aims to provide an environmentally friendly, and socially sustainable, alternative to online retailers like Amazon by creating a joint sales platform for local cooperative businesses.
The Rise of Open Source: Pandemic, Economy, Efficiency, Trust
Those familiar with open source know that it works and comes with many benefits. A testament to the rising adoption of open source is the recent moves by software giants…
A Promising Forecast for Predictive Science
A new U.S. Geological Survey report outlines how emerging technologies and cross-disciplinary collaborations are expected to empower new tools for managing hazards and resources.
Interview: How ESA Is Making Space Travel More Sustainable
Space missions have to be many things – including safe, successful and cost-efficient. But what about eco-friendly, too? As we enter a new era of space exploration, the European Space…
