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…
Creating an Immersive, Tailored Media Experience Through RDK-V
For multichannel video programming distributors to stay competitive, they need to offer multichannel video programming solutions that are not only innovative but user friendly. Smart TV manufacturers need to reduce…
This Innovative Skylight Provides Electricity, Clean Water and Lighting for Informal Settlements
People living in informal settlements across the world often go to dangerous lengths to secure clean water and electricity. A new skylight can provide both – safely, using just seawater…
Trisquel Linux Wraps Polish and Productivity Into Four User Needs
Trisquel Linux is one of those computing staples you wished you knew about much sooner. This Linux distribution has been around literally for years and is extremely polished. It offers…
