Even though university is closed for the summer in Australia and students are dividing their time between catching some rays to patch their tans and working to pay their fees, there is plenty of good news. Scientists and researchers are holding true to their calling and looking for solutions to … [continued]
Smart cities are key to a better future. By 2030 it is predicted that globally some 125 billion devices will be connected in our cities – monitoring everything from people and traffic movements, to human health, space and energy use, and air quality – all to better manage the efficiency of our urbanizing world. Watch these free films to learn more about smart city design and smart city living from around the world.
So many of us suffer from nature deficit: we spend lots of time indoors, staring at screens both large and small. This is tiring to our brains and our eyeballs, and keeps us from enjoying a connection with trees, plants, and open space.
With the understanding that taking a break in nature is good for our brains and our productivity, an innovative California-based company called Farmscape is working to bring greenery and farming into corporate and urban landscapes.
