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Environment Nov 1, 2015

Oldest Romanian mine closes after 156 years

The lift rose slowly, bringing workers to the surface for the last time at Romania's Petrila mine, ending production at what was once a proud symbol of the country's coal indusry.

Economics & Business Oct 15, 2015

A touch of frugal genius

A "gutsy" Indian approach to innovation is being echoed worldwide by multinational companies adopting "frugal" approaches that help them do business faster, better and cheaper.

Engineering Oct 13, 2015

Heading for data-driven rail systems

The Allach locomotive plant on the outskirts of Munich is a high-tech location for train-related data analysis. Since 2014 it has been home to the Siemens Mobility Data Services Center. There, experts have been working hand-in-hand ...

Energy & Green Tech Oct 13, 2015

Electric vehicles reduce costs and protect the environment

Under which conditions are electric vehicles less expensive than diesel vehicles? What are the positive environmental effects? And what about their acceptance by users and reliability in practice? The RheinMobil project coordinated ...

Engineering Sep 14, 2015

Turbocharging drug development and production with less paperwork

Pharmaceutical manufacturing is governed by strict guidelines that necessitate extensive documentation of all steps in the production process. A new Siemens solution for "paperless pharma production" significantly boosts ...

Energy & Green Tech Sep 4, 2015

Lightning-fast switching helps New York City stay bright

Together with New York energy provider Con Edison, Siemens is making the power grid in Lower Manhattan more resistant to flooding-related outages.

Hi Tech & Innovation Sep 3, 2015

A house that runs itself? Samsung believes it's about time

Imagine the alarm clock ringing on a typical Monday morning, except this time the curtains draw themselves back, the bathroom lights switch on automatically and you smell fresh coffee brewing.

Engineering Aug 28, 2015

Digital systems smarten up water networks

About a quarter of all drinking water is lost on its way to consumers. A new type of online platform equipped with networked measuring devices, sensors, and pumps, promises to provide the information needed to improve efficiency.

Energy & Green Tech Aug 26, 2015

New module lowers the cost of offshore wind power

A new AC power connection module for near-shore wind turbines is expected to cut the cost of accessing the grid for such installations by as much as 40 percent. This solution from Siemens thus also reduces the cost of energy ...

Computer Sciences Aug 25, 2015

Study identifies new cheating method in MOOCs

While the proliferation of massive open online courses (MOOCs) has expanded learning opportunities for individuals around the world, the digital classroom is also subject to many of the same issues as the traditional one, ...

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