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This article aims to gather tech relevant for the well being of the populations and the planet. Technology can be used for good and evil this is a good reason to keep up-to-date on the problems and opportunities and good solutions. | This article aims to gather tech relevant for the well being of the populations and the planet. Technology can be used for good and evil this is a good reason to keep up-to-date on the problems and opportunities and good solutions. | ||
= Automation = | = Automation = | ||
{{Q|'''Automation''' is the technology by which a process or procedure is performed with minimal human assistance.|Wikipedia|[[w:automation|automation]]}} | {{Q|'''Automation''' is the technology by which a process or procedure is performed with minimal human assistance.|Wikipedia|[[w:automation|automation]]}} | ||
[[File:Velib automated bike rentals.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Automated locking system makes bikesharing efficient.]] | |||
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= Computing = | = Computing = | ||
== AI == | == AI == | ||
{{Q|'''Artificial intelligence''' ('''AI'''), sometimes called '''machine intelligence''', is [[w:intelligence|intelligence]] demonstrated by [[w:machine|machine]]s, in contrast to the '''natural intelligence''' displayed by humans and animals. Colloquially, the term "artificial intelligence" is used to describe machines that mimic "cognitive" functions that humans associate with other [[w:human mind|human mind]]s, such as "learning" and "problem solving".|Wikipedia|[[w:artificial intelligence|AI]]}} | {{Q|'''Artificial intelligence''' ('''AI'''), sometimes called '''machine intelligence''', is [[w:intelligence|intelligence]] demonstrated by [[w:machine|machine]]s, in contrast to the '''natural intelligence''' displayed by humans and animals. Colloquially, the term "artificial intelligence" is used to describe machines that mimic "cognitive" functions that humans associate with other [[w:human mind|human mind]]s, such as "learning" and "problem solving".|Wikipedia|[[w:artificial intelligence|AI]]}} | ||
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''' Learn ''' | ''' Learn ''' | ||
* https://www.elementsofai.com/ - a free-of-charge 2 CU introductory course to AI made by the [[w:University of Helsinki|University of Helsinki]] and [https://www.reaktor.com/ Reaktor Group Ltd] | * https://www.elementsofai.com/ - a free-of-charge 2 CU introductory course to AI made by the [[w:University of Helsinki|University of Helsinki]] and [https://www.reaktor.com/ Reaktor Group Ltd] | ||
* http://introtodeeplearning.com/ - a free-of-charge introductory course to AI made by [[w:Massachusetts Institute of Technology|Massachusetts Institute of Technology]] | * http://introtodeeplearning.com/ - a free-of-charge introductory course to AI made by [[w:Massachusetts Institute of Technology|Massachusetts Institute of Technology]] | ||
* https://korbit.ai/machinelearning - "LEARN AI WITH AN AI" by Korbit.ai | * https://korbit.ai/machinelearning - "LEARN AI WITH AN AI" by Korbit.ai | ||
* [https://www.coursera.org/learn/machine-learning ''''Machine Learning'''' by Andrew Ng at coursera.org]<ref group="1st seen in">https://www.facebook.com/groups/2059467967664033/ 'Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Deep learning' Facebook group</ref> offered by the [[w:Stanford University]] | * [https://www.coursera.org/learn/machine-learning ''''Machine Learning'''' by Andrew Ng at coursera.org]<ref group="1st seen in">https://www.facebook.com/groups/2059467967664033/ 'Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Deep learning' Facebook group</ref> offered by the [[w:Stanford University]] | ||
''' Useful resources ''' | ''' Useful resources ''' | ||
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** [https://www.loc.gov/law/help/artificial-intelligence/africa.php 'Regulation of Artificial Intelligence: Sub-Saharan Africa' (loc.gov)] | ** [https://www.loc.gov/law/help/artificial-intelligence/africa.php 'Regulation of Artificial Intelligence: Sub-Saharan Africa' (loc.gov)] | ||
[[w:Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher|Gibson Dunn & Crutcher]] (gibsondunn.com) is a global [[w:law firm|law firm]], founded in Los Angeles in 1890. They publish a quarterly legal update on "Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems" | [[w:Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher|Gibson Dunn & Crutcher]] (gibsondunn.com) is a global [[w:law firm|law firm]], founded in Los Angeles in 1890. They publish a quarterly legal update on "Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems" | ||
* [https://www.gibsondunn.com/artificial-intelligence-and-autonomous-systems-legal-update-4q18/ 'Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems Legal Update Quarter 4 2018' at Gibson & Dunn] | * [https://www.gibsondunn.com/artificial-intelligence-and-autonomous-systems-legal-update-4q18/ 'Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems Legal Update Quarter 4 2018' at Gibson & Dunn] | ||
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* [https://www.gibsondunn.com/artificial-intelligence-and-autonomous-systems-legal-update-2q19/ 'Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems Legal Update Quarter 2 2019'] | * [https://www.gibsondunn.com/artificial-intelligence-and-autonomous-systems-legal-update-2q19/ 'Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems Legal Update Quarter 2 2019'] | ||
* [https://www.gibsondunn.com/artificial-intelligence-and-autonomous-systems-legal-update-3q19/ 'Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems Legal Update Quarter 3 2019'] | * [https://www.gibsondunn.com/artificial-intelligence-and-autonomous-systems-legal-update-3q19/ 'Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems Legal Update Quarter 3 2019'] | ||
''' Fields ''' | ''' Fields ''' | ||
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'''[[w:Neuromorphic engineering]]''' is also known as '''neuromorphic computing''' is a concept developed by [[w:Carver Mead]], in the late 1980s, describing the use of [[w:very-large-scale integration]] (VLSI) systems containing electronic [[w:analog circuit]]s to mimic neuro-biological architectures present in the nervous system. In recent times, the term ''neuromorphic'' has been used to describe analog, digital, mixed-mode analog/digital VLSI, and software systems that implement models of [[w:neural system]]s (for [[w:perception]], [[w:motor control]], or [[w:multisensory integration]]). (Adapted from Wikipedia) | '''[[w:Neuromorphic engineering]]''' is also known as '''neuromorphic computing''' is a concept developed by [[w:Carver Mead]], in the late 1980s, describing the use of [[w:very-large-scale integration]] (VLSI) systems containing electronic [[w:analog circuit]]s to mimic neuro-biological architectures present in the nervous system. In recent times, the term ''neuromorphic'' has been used to describe analog, digital, mixed-mode analog/digital VLSI, and software systems that implement models of [[w:neural system]]s (for [[w:perception]], [[w:motor control]], or [[w:multisensory integration]]). (Adapted from Wikipedia) | ||
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=== Hydrogen panels === | === Hydrogen panels === | ||
Researchers from [[w:KU Leuven|KU Leuven]], Belgium have created | Researchers from [[w:KU Leuven|KU Leuven]], Belgium have created hydrogen panels, that convert water vapor to hydrogen and oxygen using sunlight. | ||
* [https://nieuws.kuleuven.be/en/content/2019/ku-leuven-researchers-hydrogen-gas-panel KU Leuven News: 'Looking past the hype: KU Leuven researchers shed more light on their hydrogen panel'] (March 2019) | * [https://nieuws.kuleuven.be/en/content/2019/ku-leuven-researchers-hydrogen-gas-panel KU Leuven News: 'Looking past the hype: KU Leuven researchers shed more light on their hydrogen panel'] (March 2019) | ||
=== Hydrogen aviation === | === Hydrogen aviation === | ||
[https://www.zeroavia.com/ ZeroAvia.com] has been developing [[w:fuel cell|fuel cell]]-based [[w:powertrain|powertrain]]s for aviation. | |||
''' Links ''' | ''' Links ''' | ||
* [https://www.azocleantech.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=1006 'ZeroAvia’s Hydrogen-Fueled Powertrain for Zero-Emission Aircraft' at AZoCleanTech.com] | * [https://www.azocleantech.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=1006 'ZeroAvia’s Hydrogen-Fueled Powertrain for Zero-Emission Aircraft' at AZoCleanTech.com] | ||
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== Ecological electric == | == Ecological electric == | ||
=== Sodium batteries === | === Sodium batteries === | ||
==== Broadbit sodium batteries ==== | ==== Broadbit sodium batteries ==== | ||
* http://www.broadbit.com/ is a technology company developing revolutionary new batteries using novel sodium-based chemistries to power the future green economy. | * http://www.broadbit.com/ is a technology company developing revolutionary new batteries using novel sodium-based chemistries to power the future green economy. | ||
==== IBM sodium batteries ==== | ==== IBM sodium batteries ==== | ||
* [https://www.ibm.com/blogs/research/2019/12/heavy-metal-free-battery/ 'Free of Heavy Metals, New Battery Design Could Alleviate Environmental Concerns' at IBM Research Blog], a Dec 2018 post | * [https://www.ibm.com/blogs/research/2019/12/heavy-metal-free-battery/ 'Free of Heavy Metals, New Battery Design Could Alleviate Environmental Concerns' at IBM Research Blog], a Dec 2018 post | ||
=== Plant-based batteries and supercapacitors === | === Plant-based batteries and supercapacitors === | ||
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* [https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/nn400731g 'Interconnected Carbon Nanosheets Derived from Hemp for Ultrafast Supercapacitors with High Energy'], a 2014 scientific article published in [[w:ACS Nano]], a monthly, [[w:peer review|peer-reviewed]], [[w:scientific journal]], published by the [[w:American Chemical Society]]. | * [https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/nn400731g 'Interconnected Carbon Nanosheets Derived from Hemp for Ultrafast Supercapacitors with High Energy'], a 2014 scientific article published in [[w:ACS Nano]], a monthly, [[w:peer review|peer-reviewed]], [[w:scientific journal]], published by the [[w:American Chemical Society]]. | ||
* [https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-28770876 BBC.com article on 'Hemp fibres "better than graphene"'] (2014) | * [https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-28770876 BBC.com article on 'Hemp fibres "better than graphene"'] (2014) | ||
''' [[w:Pine|Pine]] bark and [[w:Brewer's spent grain|spent grain]] ''' studied for biocoal for batteries and supercapacitors | ''' [[w:Pine|Pine]] bark and [[w:Brewer's spent grain|spent grain]] ''' studied for biocoal for batteries and supercapacitors | ||
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== | == Limestone-based materials == | ||
* [https://tb-m.com/en/limex/about/ LIMEX] is a new material mainly made from limestone, that can become an alternative to paper and plastic. It is developed by TBM Co., Ltd., a Japanese company | |||
== Hemp tech == | |||
Development of sound hemp products has suffered from the prohibition of the plant since 1937 | |||
[[w:List of hemp products|Wikipedia's list of hemp products]] is not complete by a far shot. | |||
''' Links ''' | |||
* [https://www.forbes.com/sites/janetwburns/2018/09/30/we-should-be-pouring-time-and-money-into-hemp-period/#2ab8f6836487 'We Should Be Pouring Time And Money Into Hemp, Period.'], a September 2018 Forbes article | |||
* [https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2014/sep/25/hemp-wood-fibre-construction-climate-change 'Growing our way out of climate change by building with hemp and wood fibre'], a 2014 article by The Guardian | |||
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=== Hemp wood === | === Hemp wood === | ||
From seed to building material in less than a year is a reality in Kentucky as the first HempWood factory has opened. HempWood is said to have slightly better characteristics than oak. | From seed to building material in less than a year is a reality in Kentucky as the first HempWood factory has opened. HempWood is said to have slightly better characteristics than oak. | ||
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* [https://www.psnet.biz/forum/cbd-news/oak-is-out-hemp-is-in-hempwood-factory-opens-in-kentucky 'Oak is Out, Hemp is in – HempWood Factory Opens in Kentucky'] | * [https://www.psnet.biz/forum/cbd-news/oak-is-out-hemp-is-in-hempwood-factory-opens-in-kentucky 'Oak is Out, Hemp is in – HempWood Factory Opens in Kentucky'] | ||
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=== Hempcrete === | === Hempcrete === | ||
'''[[w:Hempcrete]]''' is a [[w:bio-composite]] material for construction. | '''[[w:Hempcrete]]''' is a [[w:bio-composite]] material for construction. | ||
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= Mobility tech = | = Mobility tech = | ||
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