Ecotech

2.7 billion gamers could be solving climate change as we speak

The UN'S Green Game Jam initiative is bringing video gamers closer to the climate crisis.

15 July 2021

Work

Augmented Reality is helping California firefighters save lives

A new device using Augmented Reality technology is being deployed in California to help fight fires and crucially, save lives.

24 June 2021

Mobility

The futuristic portal that lets you peer into life in another city

The project in Vilnius and Lublin aims to build bridges between cultures after a year when COVID put an end to travel.

11 June 2021

Health news

Can virtual reality tours improve nursing home residents’ health?

Can virtual reality improve the lives of seniors? Transporting elderly people to Paris, Egypt or outer space using virtual reality could be the key to improving their emotional well-being.

9 June 2021

Nature

This VR experience imagines a future without vital pollinators

The European Commission reached out to gamification, storytelling and immersive technologies to save the bees.

30 April 2021

Earth News

Why people are paying €100,000 to breed digital horses online

A platform created to race digital horses is taking real animals out of racing in favour of a crypto-powered world.

23 April 2021

Nature

Scientists discover spiders can make music with their webs

Researchers are using virtual reality to pluck spider webs like guitar strings and the sounds are awe-inspiring.

15 April 2021

Moments

Japan is now offering virtual tours to locked down travellers

Now you can marvel at Japanese art and sightsee without stepping foot in the Asian country.

21 January 2021

Residences

This website lets you see the world through other people’s windows

Website WindowSwap means you can see snippets of the world without leaving the comfort of someone else’s home.

9 January 2021

Business Planet

Protecting creativity: how to stop the copycats

In partnership with The European Commission

Business planet takes a look at how EU firms can protect their intellectual property from copycats, both home and abroad.

8 January 2021

Travel News

Meet the tour guide who is bringing Berlin to locked down travellers

Jeremy Minsburg has been taking visitors on virtual tours of Germany's capital throughout lockdown.

24 December 2020

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Virtual idol digital avatars take to the real-life stage in China

Although the phenomenon originated in Japan, virtual idols are now stealing airtime in China, appearing at concerts, TV shows, billboards and even news programmes.

22 December 2020

Partner content

Software and algorithms are key to Dubai's vertical growth

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

It's not only bricks, mortar, money, and men.

19 December 2020

Travel News

This exhibition is using robots to keep people in touch with art

Artist Philip Colbert, creator of the Lobsteropolis Exhibition, is inviting art fans to his new digital venture at the Saatchi Gallery.

6 November 2020

Partner content

Blurring the boundaries: will virtual reality take over?

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

There’s a lot more to virtual reality than video games and films; whether streamlining design processes or bringing lessons to life, VR is already enhancing how we live and work. Sci-Tech investigates.

5 November 2020

Travel News

The top five European cities for celebrating Halloween

Halloween 2020 set to be a very different experience from previous years, but its still possible to celebrate this spooky night alongside ghosts, ghouls, vampires, and evil witches.

29 October 2020

Earth News

Hajj goes virtual for the first time in history

The Islamic pilgrimage begins today, but amid coronavirus restrictions - could a virtual experience be the future?

29 July 2020

Earth News

New device simulates the feeling of touch in virtual reality

This piece of tech could provide museums and educational organisations with new ways to engage with the public.

30 April 2020

Earth News

Could this be the moment for virtual reality travel?

Tourist attractions across the world are offering online experiences for those trapped inside by social distancing.

22 April 2020

Smart Regions

Devise Project: Ireland puts the spotlight on digital SMEs

In partnership with the European Commission

Digital SMEs in Ireland have put their know-how to good use helping other companies in the region to advance

3 February 2020