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Inside CopenHill, the Clean Energy Power Plant that's also a Ski Slope
In Copenhagen, Denmark lies Amager Bakke, a unique power plant. Not only is it the world's cleanest waste-to-energy facility, it's also home to a man-made mountain called CopenHill with its own ski...
How Does Facial Recognition Work and Is It Safe?
In May 2019, San Francisco became the first US city to ban the use of facial recognition, but this is an isolated example of resistance to this controversial technology.
How The Natural History Museum is Scanning 80 Million Dead Creatures
The Natural History Museum in London has set itself the mammoth task of digitising its specimens - all 80 million of them.
A Four-Wheeled Robot is Improving Poultry Farming in Minnesota
When Jack Kilian heard there was a worker shortage at Minnesota’s turkey farms, he decided to put his robotics background to work. The result is Poultry Patrol, an IoT-connected robot that improves...
How Adidas Turns Plastic Bottles into Shoes
In 2015 Adidas partnered with Parley for the Oceans to turn marine pollution like plastic bottles into shoes and sportswear. Like its Ultraboost and Alphaboost shoes, the two companies have prevented...
Shipping Containers are Being Converted into Intensive Care Units for COVID-19 Patients
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, there is an unprecedented need for more intensive care units.
SmartFlower to Produce Clean Solar Energy
SmartFlower is an intelligent "sunflower" that will "bloom" to produce clean solar energy. By tracking the sun from east to west, it aims to be more efficient than regular solar panels.
FAQ: Which HubSpot Marketing Hub is Right for My Business?
Every B2B business has different marketing needs and finding the right marketing software to manage your campaigns can be a challenge.