The scientists found a way to use a certain kind of bacteria from sulfurous springs to convert Martian soil into nutrient-rich dirt in which grapes or other plants could grow.

Dan Robitzski · Futurism 12 Apr 2019

Innovation

Drones are saving lives in Tanzania's remote communities

Many services start to unravel in the face of last-mile challenges. But there’s an important role for technology to play.

Sean Fleming 11 Apr 2019

Space

This is the first ever photo of a black hole

A global network of telescopes identified the black hole by its glowing halo - a ring of radiation and matter hurtling around the event horizon.

Will Dunham · x 10 Apr 2019

Healthcare Delivery

This new HIV therapy could save millions of lives

The new method can draw the HIV virus out of hiding, and then eliminate it permanently. It could be the first step to developing a vaccine.

Kristin Houser · Futurism 10 Apr 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

As sea levels rise, UN climbs aboard floating-cities push

A UN-backed partnership will study the futuristic prospect of floating cities, looking at how platforms at sea might help bail out coastal cities at risk of flooding due to climate change.

Sebastien Malo · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 05 Apr 2019

Innovation

New 'metallic wood' could lead to super-light cars

Researchers have created a metallic wood that could form highly-durable smartphones and cars light enough to float on water.

Kristin Houser · Futurism 04 Apr 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

The clothes of the future could be made from pineapples and bananas

Strike a pose! In the future you might be wearing clothes made from food waste.

Sean Fleming 02 Apr 2019

Justice and Legal Infrastructure

5 factors driving the Chinese lawtech boom

The second largest economy globally has legal innovations the world should hear about. In enhancing access to justice, China is developing a vibrant emerging market for “lawtech” or “lega...

Sebastian Ko 01 Apr 2019

Middle East and North Africa

The Middle East needs a technological revolution. Start-ups can lead the way

Data centres could be the Gulf’s new refineries. But the region must put the right support systems, regulations and access to funding in place, writes Khalid Rumaihi.

Khalid Al Rumaihi 01 Apr 2019

Cities and Urbanization

What slums can teach us about building the cities of the future

The adaptability and resilience of informal housing around the world could provide a useful model for fast-growing cities – if we can solve some of its problems, too.

Stephen Cairns 29 Mar 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

In Germany, consumers are embracing a shift to home batteries

As prices for energy storage systems drop, a growing number of homeowners in Germany are installing batteries to store solar power.

Paul Hockenos · Yale Environment 360 29 Mar 2019

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