Drinking water scarcity – harvesting fog amidst arid conditions
Water scarcity Although 70% of our planet is covered by water bodies, freshwater, which we use for consumption in our households and in agriculture, is very scarce. Only 3% of…
Hacking careers in security architecture with Cyberwayfinder
In a fast developing world, the need for security in the cyberspace becomes ever more crucial at personal and systemic level. Challenges keep changing as new technologies emerge. Effective counteractions…
Let’s talk about technical design and manufacturing systems
Technical design has been an integral part of the industry since its conception as a productive organization, as technical design is the link between the design department and production. In…
Interview with the CEO of FUERGY, Radoslav Stompf
This article is a continuation of FUERGY coverage article, Sharing energy in the smart way – FUERGY Could you please give 4i-mag a short overview about your journey working in energy…
How your smart home can turn dumb without warning
Automating your home and being able to turn on the lights, start vacuuming, or make coffee with a simple voice command can certainly make you feel like you’re living in…
Young Malians invent an artificial respirator, a chatbot and a collar to monitor cattle
Youssouf Sall works on so many projects at the same time that he has to sleep in his garage every other night. “Fortunately, my wife is understanding,” he laughs. The…
A Portuguese startup to help the marine ecosystem
Marine pollution is a well-known problem. The news media often report on the growing amount of plastic floating in the oceans and threatening the marine ecosystem. A Portuguese startup founded…
Station F: the breeding ground for French tech innovation
Over its 51,000 square metre campus in the French capital, Station F is home to some 1200 companies. This makes the start-up incubator more ambitious in scale than any of its competition…
The efficacy of mental health apps: Can they help you tackle stress and anxiety?
Opening Google Play or the App Store and searching for mental health brings up hundreds of results: from meditation apps, to mood trackers, to sleep apps. In the current pandemic…
Hexagram X ETS – bringing artists and scientists together
Montreal is the largest city of the Canadian province of Quebec. The reputation of its art scene is known worldwide. The cultures and languages that meet in Montreal produce a…