Innovation
These will be the world's 10 biggest cities in 2030
By 2030, these will be the 10 biggest cities in the world, according to the United Nations' World Urbanization Prospects.
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Science & Technology
The global economy will be $16 trillion bigger by 2030 thanks to AI
It's widely accepted that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have a huge impact on our lives in the coming decades - but what's its value to the global economy?
Leadership
These are the benefits of being your own boss
Steve Griggs, founder and CEO, shares his advice for becoming your own boss.
Science & Technology
Here's what space tourism could do for science and health research
The increase in space travel technology, could have an impact on science and health developments.
Innovation
A ‘robot pilot’ has landed a Boeing 737 in a simulator
The US military is developing robots capable of flying all types of aircraft.
Environment
China's ‘Uber for bikes’ model is going global
Bike-sharing is booming in China.
Science & Technology
These are the top 10 emerging technologies of 2017
A diverse range of breakthrough technologies, including “artificial leaves” that turn CO2 into fuel, and a technique that harvests water from air, could soon be playing a role in tackling...
Finance
The fall and rise of global borders
Globalisation has given increasing numbers of people the opportunity to live and work unconstrained by national borders. But is that openness threatened by an increase in the rhetoric abo...
Environment
From smog diamonds to algae street-lights. This man is designing a cleaner, greener, brighter future
His ‘Smog-Free Tower’ made headlines for turning pollution into diamonds. Now, Daan Roosegaarde wants to use bioluminescent algae to light up our world. We spoke to the designer about som...
Future of Mobility
The numbers that make China the world’s largest sharing economy
From ride-hailing to umbrella-sharing, China's peer-to-peer economy is growing fast.
Science & Technology
10 astounding facts to help you understand China today
Whether it's renewable energy investment, supercomputers, building megacities or mobile technology, China is spreading its wings and taking flight. Here are 10 facts about China today tha...
Innovation
You're just as active at 60 as you are as a teenager
New research suggests that at the age of 19, people are no more active than 60-year-olds.
Environment
5 ways to use solar power to drive socio-economic growth
For the last 10 years, business models for decentralized electrification have been taking a big leap towards forming a scalable, profitable industry. In 2016 alone, the Global Off-Grid Li...
Innovation
Companies benefit from the Fourth Industrial Revolution, but do countries?
Innovative tech companies are outperforming their national economies. Here's why.
Environment
Nature is more valuable than you thought. Here are four reasons why
Nature, through evolution, has been solving problems for billions of years. Now, it could help us to solve some of the most pressing global challenges.