Infrastructure
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Spring days can produce an excess of surplus renewable energy in California — more power than electric lines can carry. Researchers have some ideas about where and how to harness that energy. -
Founded by former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, the North Carolina Blockchain + AI Initiative (NCB+AI) will work to pass pro-cryptocurrency legislation and support construction of data centers.
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A new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy urges regulators and utilities to make the grid operate more efficiently. There are ways, experts said, to absorb part of data centers’ growth.
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The 1099 Self-Organizing Act applies to businesses and workers who participate in what’s sometimes called the “gig economy” or the “sharing economy,” where companies use independent contractors to operate their service.
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The network has released details of several technology- and data-focused projects bubbling up through partnerships between cities and universities across the country. Here's a look at seven of them.
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The fast-growing and prolific bamboo plant has some in the construction industry wondering if its high-tensile strength and resilient nature make it a perfect fit for more sustainable building.
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A California transit authority is incentivizing passengers enrolled in a pilot project this spring.
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Blue Mound police will be able view the last-pictured locations of vehicles tied to outstanding warrants. Or they can cruise through town and capture every license plate in sight — all of them by the second.
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The Bronx, a New York City borough once synonymous with arson and crime, was turned around by a succession of mayors.
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Crews patch them, just to see these recurrent potholes come back again. New research focuses on microwaves zapping patches to make a more permanent pothole fix.
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The ride-sharing company said it turned on the new feature because without some movement, a bill to set statewide rules for ride-hailing services in Florida is dead.
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The city's two options are the Fit, a smaller and lighter bike, and the Boost, an electric model that can lighten a rider's workload as they pedal through town and up hills.
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New appointees to the board have pledged to reduce environmental regulations and voted to dismiss the executive officer who has shown commitment to enforcing higher clean air standards.
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A hackathon in Washington, D.C., led to the creation of several apps that aim to make transportation easier for low-income families.
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By predicting how much power each building in Boston will need during any given hour, the city hopes to transform its electrical grid.
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The White House has partnered with agencies, tech companies and others to launch the "Opportunity Project" initiative, complete with an open data site that assists citizens with 12 new apps for jobs, housing and more.
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The U.S. Army is moving forward with plans to test an autonomous convoy on Michigan’s Interstate 69 this summer.
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Airbnb isn’t just for those looking to make some extra cash. In fact, full-time business owners play a major role in the site’s success.
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It may not seem as sexy, but it offers most of the benefits of light rail at a fraction of the cost.
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Here’s what some places are already doing to accommodate self-driving and connected vehicles.
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Municipalities have begun implementing online forums, social media announcements and other new age polling techniques to gauge popular opinion.
