It's changing how we consume, relate to each other and live in our homes. Here are the five stages of the evolution of voice technology, from devices we instruct to ones that predict, emp...

Robb Henzi and Oliver Wright 11 Jun 2019

Space

Forget the space race, a lunar gold rush is about to start. Here's why that's a problem

As talk of missions to the moon, Mars and beyond gain traction once more, many have started to take the possibility of mining on the moon more seriously. But there are a number of reasons...

Gareth Dorrian · The Conversation 31 May 2019

Circular Economy

Time to measure up: 5 ways the fashion industry can be made more sustainable

From the end of clothes ownership to high-performance materials, here are the sustainability trends to watch from this year's Copenhagen Fashion Summit.

Antonia Gawel 24 May 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

What eBay tells us about AI, language and trade

A new study of eBay data suggests that implementation of AI translation on the site appears to have increased trade between countries.

Kurt Greenbaum · Futurity 20 May 2019

Future of Consumption

Europeans are living beyond Earth’s means

A new report from WWF and Global Footprint Network shows that Europeans account for a fifth of humanity's footprint.

Charlotte Edmond 16 May 2019

Climate Change

The next ‘climate strike’ – people are choosing not to have children due to climate change

Climate change is a real concern for many young people considering starting a family. So much so, movements such as BirthStrike are raising awareness of the impact of population growth on...

Sonia Elks · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 15 May 2019

Supply Chain and Transport

3 ways to use digital identity systems in global supply chains

Systems for verifying digital identities remain fragmented and inefficient – here's our explainer of the different options available

Nadia Hewett and Andrew Ballinger 14 May 2019

Climate Change

Could carbon pricing be the secret to meeting the Paris Agreement?

With the threat of climate change ever present, and many countries around the world off-target for meeting their Paris climate change commitments, could carbon pricing offer us hope?

Christine Lagarde and Vitor Gaspar · IMF Blog 10 May 2019

Behavioural Sciences

How understanding the five motivators of humankind will help us to improve the world and ourselves

Power is a very dangerous thing in the wrong hands. To combat the abuse of power we must strengthen our checks, balances and accountable institutions.

Nayef Al-Rodhan · APA Blog 10 May 2019

Oceans

This underwater restaurant teaches you about the ocean while you eat

Five metres beneath the Atlantic Ocean, this restaurant doubles up as a marine research lab. Named 'Under', it's also revealing how scientists can raise awareness about ocean health throu...

Charlotte Beale 03 May 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Where robots will come fastest, the 4IR for NGOs and other top stories of the week

Also in this week's news round-up: why what you wear matters to the planet, and the business case for diversity.

Adrian Monck 03 May 2019

Agriculture, Food and Beverage

Meal kits beat groceries in emissions head-to-head

Meal kits have a much lower overall carbon footprint than the same meals purchased at a grocery store, despite having more packaging, according to new research.

Jim Erickson · Futurity 30 Apr 2019

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