Could smarter sensors, big data and automation bring about the second revolution in agricultural yields and food production? Many smart people working in IT, robotics and drone technology think so. While the first “Green Revolution” (called that by USAID director […]
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If the UK General Election showed anything, it was the mistake of relying on social media to gauge the national mood. Social media failed to accurately reflect what everyone felt. It did show how a proportion of the nation felt. Yet […]
Power out? Utilities could soon call on drones to help
One appealing aspect of the smart grid is the concept of “self-healing” — that is, the idea that smarter sensors, data and controls will enable our energy infrastructure to automatically detect problems and adjust systems accordingly before small glitches can […]