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

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

The Netherlands wants to ban the use of phones on bicycles

To reduce cycling accidents in one of the world’s most bike-friendly countries, the government is proposing strict new safety measures.

Alex Gray 04 Oct 2018

Oceans

Thailand is closing its iconic bay from 'The Beach' indefinitely to repair destruction by tourists

Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has closed Maya Bay, the iconic bay in 'The Beach' - indefinitely.

Tom Murray · Business Insider 04 Oct 2018

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

In its 50th year, this is the story of the Jumbo Jet

The prototype 747 was first displayed to the public on Sept. 30, 1968.

Janet Bednarek · The Conversation 02 Oct 2018

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

This is where tourists spent the most money in 2017

2017 was a bumper year for international tourism, with the highest increase in arrivals since the end of the global economic crisis. So where did these tourists go and how much did they s...

Johnny Wood 01 Oct 2018

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

You may never have to queue in an airport again. Here's why

Long waits and air travel go hand-in-hand. But new technologies promise the best of both worlds: top-notch security and a much-improved experience for travellers.

Rob Leslie 17 Sep 2018

Environment and Natural Resource Security

From recycling to rail fare: Istanbul has a new way to encourage environmentally-aware attitudes

The Istanbul government is exchanging plastic bottles for credit on their transport networks.

Stephen Johnson · Big Think 12 Sep 2018

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

What to expect on an ultra-long-haul flight

As aircraft technology improves, airlines are racing to provide ultra-long-haul services. Here’s a look at how record-breaking flights are becoming possible, and what travelling on one mi...

Emma Charlton 11 Sep 2018

China

China is building 8 new airports every year

China has the fastest growing aviation sector in the world, fueled by an emerging middle class and government funding. The effects are set to ripple round the world with the three largest...

Emma Charlton 24 Aug 2018

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