Planes were unable to take off and a number of flights had to be diverted, with thousands of passengers facing disruption the Thursday before Christmas, after drones were spotted in the a...

Reuters 20 Dec 2018

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

These cities attracted the most tourists in 2018

From Shenzhen to Macau, some cities are more popular than ever with day trippers and tourists.

Johnny Wood 11 Dec 2018

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

This is how travel hotspots are fighting back against overtourism

As the global tourism boom puts increasing pressure on popular destinations, here’s how some of them are dealing with the influx of visitors.

Johnny Wood 05 Dec 2018

Education, Gender and Work

Over half of women in five of the world's biggest cities say safety is their biggest concern

A survey has shown that for 52% of women commuting in London, New York, Mexico City, Tokyo and Cairo, safety is their primary concern.

Belinda Goldsmith · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 28 Nov 2018

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

MIT has created a plane without any moving parts

MIT engineers have built and flown the first-ever plane powered by an “ionic wind".

Jennifer Chu · MIT News 22 Nov 2018

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

China is leading Asia's aviation boom. Here's how

The aviation industry is experiencing phenomenal growth, but the supply of airline pilots isn’t keeping up with global demand for air travel.

Johnny Wood 20 Nov 2018

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

Why China will soon be the world's top destination for tourists

Improved technology, and easier access to visas and upcoming sports events are helping Asia grow its tourism - and China is set to dominate

Kate Whiting 13 Nov 2018

Global Health

This is how moving to another country can affect your gut bacteria

A new study shows that moving to a different country can have a significant impact on our microbiome.

Chloe James and Ian Goodhead · The Conversation 06 Nov 2018

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

These are the world’s best cities to visit in 2019, according to Lonely Planet

Checking out popular locations can be exciting and rewarding for tourists, but is it always beneficial to the locals?

Sean Fleming 26 Oct 2018

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

This is the world's first fully solar-powered airport

India's Cochin International is powered by more than 46,000 solar panels.

Kristin Hunt · Green Matters 19 Oct 2018

Japan

Japan has the world's most powerful passport

Japan has topped the recently refreshed Henley & Partners Passport Index.

Business Insider 15 Oct 2018

Drones

How India can become a global leader in drone technology

From healthcare to farming, drones can benefit Indian society in myriad ways. And now that the government has issued its first drone regulations, the sector could finally be about to take...

Timothy Reuter 11 Oct 2018

Environment and Natural Resource Security

The world's first commercial flight partly fuelled by recycled waste has crossed the Atlantic

The fuel captures and converts carbon emissions from steel mills, oil refineries, and other manufacturing sites into fuels and chemicals using a proprietary process powered by microbes.

Kristin Houser · Futurism 08 Oct 2018

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Here's how a top climate scientist is reducing her own impact on the environment

Katherine Hayhoe, who directs the climate centre at Texas Tech, has been changing aspects of her life to become more climate friendly.

Hilary Brueck · Business Insider 05 Oct 2018

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