Peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading is a decentralized type of transaction that facilitates the exchange of energy from various sources. By promoting distributed P2P power trading, it is possible to balance the supply and demand of nearby energy resources in an efficient, environmentally friendly manner, making sure fairness is secured. For
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Roofscapes, a startup founded by three MIT students, is planning to build green spaces on pitched roofs in Paris, to decrease temperatures while improving quality of life. When the historic cities of Europe were built hundreds of years ago, there were open green spaces all around them. But today’s city centers
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Cyberwarfare refers to the use of digital technologies to carry out military operations and attacks against an enemy or adversary. It can include a range of activities such as hacking, cyber espionage, and the spread of malware and viruses. “It is the deterrent rocket force of our age,” gushed one columnist.
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Natural environments refer to the various types of physical surroundings that are not created or significantly altered by human activity. They can include everything from forests and grasslands to deserts, mountains, rivers, and oceans. As the designers of the built environment, the AEC industry has long struggled to define its relationship
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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to continually drive initiatives that accelerate broadband deployment to increase penetration and make internet connection readily available to telecom consumers. The EVC stated this at the 10th edition
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UK researchers are developing a genetic technology that could act as an early-warning system for new diseases and future pandemics. A team at the Wellcome Sanger Institute is developing a new method for monitoring genetic changes in respiratory viruses as they circulate throughout the world. The project is working to roll out
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Global emissions of several banned ozone-destroying chemicals have been found to be increasing in the atmosphere, University of Bristol researchers have said. The rise has been attributed to an increase in the use of the chemicals, known as chlorofluorocarbons (aka CFCs), that are used to make other ozone-friendly alternatives to CFCs.
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Blockchain has emerged as a powerful tool for brands seeking to create campaigns that are not only effective, but also socially conscious As the marketing landscape continues to evolve at breakneck speed, brands are searching for new ways to stand out in a crowded and competitive space. At the same time,
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Despite high confidence in overall resilience, a new study has found teams are insufficiently prepared for threats. Immersive Labs has released a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting to evaluate how global cybersecurity decision-makers perceive their organisation's cyber resilience, defined as the ability and confidence to effectively respond to cyber threats. The
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Technology has transformed the way people work and interact within organisations. Such transformation is particularly evident in the way businesses manage their frontline workers – represented in industries such as retail, hospitality, aged care, early learning, and more. The rise of mobile and cloud-based technologies has enabled companies to engage
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