Blockchain could let people offer health records for research — without losing control over them.
Sustainable Cities, Global Health, Climate Change, Digitally Transformed World, Food-Energy-Water Nexus
Peter Newman on Sustainable Earth, Part 2
In the second part of this interview, Peter Newman the Editor-in-Chief of BMC’s new journal Sustainable Earth, discusses the three Ps of informing policy and how to involve the community in sustainability science and in the journal. Special thanks to Linda Blagg at Curtin University for the filming and recording of the interview.
Sustainable Cities, Global Health, Climate Change, Digitally Transformed World, Food-Energy-Water Nexus
Peter Newman on Sustainable Earth, Part 1
Prof. Peter Newman, the Editor-in-Chief of BMC’s new journal Sustainable Earth, talks about his motivation for sustainability and the need for a new journal in part 1 of this interview. Special thanks to Linda Blagg at Curtin University for the filming and recording of the interview.
Collaborating with machines
By using the sort of “cheap talk” that people use to strike up strategic collaboration, algorithms can learn to collaborate strategically with people.
Engineering adapts to a more connected world
Transdisciplinary systems engineering incorporates human and social sciences as well as traditional systems engineering methods to design today's complex systems.
AI for the Planet
Today's powerful digital technologies can help us keep close tabs on natural systems, Microsoft's chief environmental officer argues in a Nature commentary.
Net Neutrality and the Open Internet
Scientific American on what exactly is at stake in the coming FCC vote on net neutrality.
Internet of Things: From hype to reality
A new Springer textbook lays the technical foundations for the Internet of Things.
Accurate Sensors, Powered by Light
A new sensor consumes power only when activated, saving lots of energy.