Smart Cities
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928Are Basic Skills Fading in the Developed World?
Across the industrialized nations of the OECD, a disconcerting trend is emerging: a decline in foundational literacy and numeracy skills among adults....
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1.7K1Driverless Cars Far Safer Than Human Drivers
Data from insurance claims demonstrate the unmatched safety of autonomous vehicles over human drivers. A new study analyzing 25.3 million miles of...
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2.1KCities Leading the Way in Public Transit
Cities worldwide are embracing innovation and sustainability to enhance their transportation systems. San Francisco claims the top spot in the overall ranking,...
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971GIS Key to Smart City Development
As cities grow and populations boom, local governments face a unique challenge: how to efficiently deliver services and manage resources while simultaneously...
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7521GM Ditches Cruise to Work on Autonomous Vehicles
The car manufacturer cites competition, time constraints, and costs as challenges in scaling the business. General Motors announced Tuesday that it is...
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1.2KPublic Spaces as “Pockets of Health”
In an age where urban life is increasingly fast-paced and isolating, cities must embrace public spaces’ transformative potential to improve mental health...
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1.2KThe Power of LoRaWAN in Smart City Solutions
LoRaWAN as a silent revolution in smart city infrastructure As urban populations grow, cities wrestle with the increasing complexities of managing resources,...
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531A Holistic Approach to Port Automation
Automation at seaports – which in part prompted dockworkers in the U.S. to strike earlier this year — is getting a more...
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1.4KReducing Parking Can Transform Urban Life
Paris is becoming a leader in sustainable un planning. The city’s bold plan includes removing 60,000 parking spaces to add trees and...
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987Saudi Arabia Shows Smart City Ambitions at SCEWC
Saudi Aramco, a key player in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan, won the Innovation Award for its “myCommunity” platform. However, Saudi Arabia’s participation...