Big Data
'Big health’ and the future of medicine in China
The imminent launch of three national databases and the rise of wearables is the start of the revolution China’s over-burdened healthcare system badly needs.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
Key Issue
System Initiative
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
Key Issue
System Initiative
Big Data
Future of Mobility
The most revolutionary thing about self-driving cars isn’t what you think
With the hype around autonomous vehicles reaching fever pitch, it's important to remember that the true transformation isn't the car itself, but the underlying technology that drives it.
Sustainable Development
We could be on the brink of a demand revolution. But will we seize the opportunity?
The rise of new technologies such as the electric car demands new approaches to economic progress.
Innovation
Cities are struggling to solve their transport problems. Big data is the answer
For cities facing everyday problems such as congestion, air pollution and under capacity, the most effective solution could be the humble bus – coupled with the power of data.
India
Social intelligence will revolutionize education. Here’s how
India needs to create 12-15 million new jobs each year for the next decade, just to keep up with new entrants to the labour market. Creating and filling those jobs is impossible without q...
Big Data
What is social capital value and how do we measure it?
Social capital value is a way to measure the impact of projects in a language that governments, corporations and the media can understand.
Science & Technology
How small businesses can guard against cyberattacks
3 pieces of advice to protect small businesses from the increasing risk of cyberattack.
Big Data
These are the world's most popular websites
Google might be the world's most popular website, but in some countries it's facing some unlikely competition.
Education
How data can help us to improve society
Exploring how we use data to help us focus on the policies and investments that would have the biggest positive impact on society.
Employment and Skills
These 6 charts show the divide between rural and urban America
Six charts that illustrate the divide between rural and urban America.
Civic Participation
Think you know your country? Here’s why you might be wrong
People are much happier and more tolerant than we think, a survey shows.
Big Data
5 of 2016's biggest developments. And what they mean for this year
Bhaskar Chakravorti on 5 developments from 2016 that will continue to resonate in 2017.
Digital
Big data: how much is too much?
Big data could soon allow us to shape public policy, healthcare and education to suit our personal needs. But are we willing to sacrifice our privacy for products and services that are mo...
Big Data
Is the data revolution a game changer in the fight against corruption?
Data is changing the fight against corruption. Do recent events mark a game changing moment?
Emerging Technology
The problems of big data, and what to do about them
Examining how we can manage the risks associated with big data.