The world of work has entered a period of unprecedented change. In the era of AI and automation, workers have to stay flexible. In Sweden, that flexibility has been commonplace for 20 yea...

Sean Fleming 11 Feb 2019

Education and Skills

This woman changed the world of work – and you've probably never heard of her

The invention of the computerized word processor changed the lives of office workers the world over, and led to unintended consequences.

Johnny Wood 08 Feb 2019

Digital Economy and Society

This teenager built his own prosthetic arm from Lego

David Aguilar has built himself a robotic prosthetic arm using Lego pieces after being born without a right forearm due to a rare genetic condition.

Pilar Suárez · Reuters 08 Feb 2019

Innovation

These 10 charts show how we can reimagine Europe’s economy

In a period of radical technological transformation, European firms are investing too little, with a gap both in tangible and intangible investment compared to the US, writes Debora Revol...

Debora Revoltella · VoxEU 06 Feb 2019

Future of Health and Healthcare

Gene therapies have a big problem. Here's what you need to know

Gene therapies could offer long-term fixes for a host of incurable illnesses, but some people's immune systems react badly to them. Researchers are looking for ways to help the treatments...

Jovana Drinjakovic · Mosaic Science 31 Jan 2019

Innovation

How oysters are cleaning New York's polluted harbor

Meet the people bringing together restaurants, school kids and oysters to restore New York Harbor to an abundant estuary.

Emma Charlton 25 Jan 2019

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Who is Alibaba's incoming chairman, Daniel Zhang?

Succession planning can be one of the trickiest aspects of running a business. When your senior leaders are looking to move on to new challenges how do you steady the ship? In September, ...

Sean Fleming 23 Jan 2019

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Policymakers can ensure the 4IR is fairer than the last three

Recent citizen activism may be crucial if the Fourth Industrial Revolution is also to be a First Empowerment Revolution that benefits people and the planet.

Hilary Sutcliffe and Conrad von Kameke 22 Jan 2019

Entrepreneurship

Tech thinking has become too limiting – it must be disrupted

Design free-thought can break us out of the traps of ideology and commercial imperatives that have driven entrepreneurship in the past.

Jens Martin Skibsted 22 Jan 2019

Humanitarian Action

5 things for humanitarians to watch out for in 2019

A cloudy economic forecast, the continued march of tech and the resurgence of empathy should all be on the altruist's radar this year.

Caroline Kende-Robb 21 Jan 2019

Digital Communications

5G isn't just a buzzword. It will change the world

Beyond mobile broadband, it will impact smart cities, robotics, self-driving cars, and foster innovation

CP Gurnani 21 Jan 2019

Innovation

The hidden value of the battery in your next car

We will soon reach a tipping point in the market penetration of electric vehicles - and when that happens, consumers will benefit from lower energy costs as well as lower carbon emissions...

Damien Sauer 20 Jan 2019

Arts and Culture

These 5 innovations show how good design can make the world more inclusive

Good design is user-centred and inclusive by definition - and it can open up the world to everyone, as these innovative examples on display at Davos 2019 show.

Caroline Baumann 18 Jan 2019

Innovation

Companies have a new skill to master – innovation

Tomorrow’s winners will be those who have integrated the ability to change into their culture and processes

Abidali Neemuchwala 17 Jan 2019

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