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Beyond Geopolitics
7 views on how technology will shape geopolitics
Members of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Geopolitics discuss the biggest impact technology will have on geopolitics in the coming year.
Automotive Industry
Flying cars and driverless buses - the future of urban mobility has landed
All that these technologies need to start transforming our cities is regulatory approval. Are we on the verge of a Blade Runner-style future?
Global Health
How nanodiamonds could help us treat diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's
Nanodiamonds can be used as an alternative to existing microscopic markers helping scientists research celluar diseases, like cancer.
Inclusive Design
These 3 tech visionaries are reinventing the wheelchair
Digital technology is being harnessed to improve both accessibility and safety for the 131 million wheelchair users worldwide.
UpLink
Big ideas that could save the world: UpLink on this week's Radio Davos
On this week's Radio Davos, we learn about a platform that is helping entrepreneurs around the globe scale their ideas to solve the world's challenges.
Better Business
Europe needs to learn from Asia to stop falling behind in tech
It is crucial that Europe looks beyond its own shores for lessons in how to adapt and innovate quickly.
Tech for Good
Here’s why robots are actually going to increase human employment
Contrary to popular fears regarding mass unemployment, the World Economic Forum predicts that automation will result in a net increase of 58 million jobs.
Real Estate
These 3D printed homes are helping tackle homelessness in the US
In the US, the first 3D-printed homes are being built, including a project in Texas to build affordable housing to help tackle shortages and homelessness.
Climate Change
This app is preparing Kenya's herders for extreme weather
As climate change causes more extreme weather conditions, access to village-level drought updates and advice from 'myAnga' app supports Kenya's herders.
Science
Birds use massive magnetic maps to migrate – and some could cover the whole world
Scientific evidence based on the Eurasian reed warbler may further explain birds' abilities to navigate home from locations they have never been to before.
Artificial Intelligence
Hyundai shrinks its ‘walking car’ robot to carry cargo, get rides from drones
The robot has several design innovations such as 360-degree directional control, the ability to carry cargo and a range of sensors for remote observation.
3D Printing
Here’s how 3D-printing is changing the lives of Gaza’s burn victims
Medecins Sans Frontieres-France provides compressive masks for Gaza facial burn victims, to help healing and prepare them for reconstruction surgery.
COVID-19
COVID-19 has transformed education – here are the 5 innovations we should keep
Five changes made to higher education during COVID-19 will be beneficial afterwards, according to an expert, including more creative assessment methods.
Artificial Intelligence
Will robots be good or bad for our jobs? Here are lessons from Japan
Researchers looked at Japan's adoption of industrial robots and found, contrary to previous studies, they could expand employment and increase wages.
How to Save the Planet
Scientists are developing a better alternative to road salt, inspired by nature
Road salt is not only expensive but can also damage roads and harm the environment. Scientists are working on a new compound inspired by nature.