Agenda articles

Soil health is crucial for food production - here's how to better protect it

We rely on the soil for 95% of our food, but a third of it has already degraded. Using technology to help monitor and protect it will be key.

Flying taxis are getting closer to becoming a reality. Here’s the technology behind them

Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft are like helicopters but with wings – and they don’t need runways. Many countries are planning to use them.

How bamboo can help solve the world housing and climate crises

Standard building materials, such as steel, emit tonnes of carbon in production, but bamboo still stores much of its carbon when used in construction.

Purifying the ‘miracle metal’: How to decarbonize aluminium

As demand for aluminium sets to increase, reaching the ambitious targets to decarbonize aluminium can be achieved by using technologies, in conjunction.

Here's why ChatGPT raises issues of trust

ChatGPT might seem like just another information source, but the means by which it produces output raises questions about reliability, a professor says.

Here's why making phone calls can be great for young people's wellbeing

We are more “connected” than ever and yet mental ill-health is on the increase among young adults. Research suggests phone calls can help - here's how.

Do people still listen to music from physical media?

The Statista Global Consumer Survey shows the number of people who are abandoning physical music as Spotify's rise continues.

Here's why we need to get more women in transport and logistics

Women are underrepresented in transport and logistics, but recent World Bank-financed projects are creating opportunities for women to enter these sectors.

What is generative AI? An AI explains

Generative AI is a category of AI algorithms that generate new outputs based on training data, using generative adversarial networks to create new content

Ipsos survey: How AI will change our lives

AI is seen as a big challenge by companies like Alphabet and Microsoft. But what impact do people expect artificial intelligence to have on their lives?

Companies need to digitally grow up, or risk losing employees

Companies must invest in new technology to attract and retain Gen Z talent, who value advanced and automated work processes, according to an HR expert.

Why the cloud is a game changer for Indian businesses

Cloud computing will account for 8% of India’s GDP by 2026. Indian companies have a massive opportunity to harness this innovative technology and scale up.