Do you dream of being an entrepreneur, but aren't sure where or how to educate yourself? Perhaps you don't live in a global start-up hub? Here's some advice on how to get off the ground

Rapelang Rabana and Tony Pan 22 Nov 2019

Cities and Urbanization

This is the most innovative city in the world

The 10 cities that are the best at encouraging start-ups to bring new ideas to life.

Johnny Wood 20 Nov 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

The steel town that’s leading a sustainable revolution

A city that was once on its knees has become a model for successful urban transformation.

Katharine Rooney 15 Nov 2019

Sustainable Development

Kolkata tackles pollution problem with public transport solutions

The Cities100 report highlights how this Indian city is using electric buses and ferries to cut emissions.

Emma Charlton 13 Nov 2019

Climate Change

As wildfires worsen, Californians harness tech for help

COPE team - Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies - links residents and authorities to share advice on everything from how to pack evacuation bags to how to find family during a f...

Ellen Wulfhorst · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 13 Nov 2019

Technological Transformation

The aerodynamics of mosquito wings are inspiring quieter drones

They have adapted their anatomy and flight physiology to solve the “complex multifactorial problem” of trying to fly and flirt at the same time, Mittal says.

John Hopkins University · Futurity 13 Nov 2019

Technological Transformation

This robot army can run, jump, duck and even backflip

They are small quadrupedal robots that can run, walk, jump, turn, and backflip. The robots weigh about 20 pounds and researchers claim they are "virtually indestructible".

Lisa Eadicicco · Business Insider 13 Nov 2019

Electricity

How technological innovation can disrupt climate change

Only seven of the 45 energy technologies and sectors are on target to meet commitments enshrined in the 2015 Paris climate agreement.

Ambroise Fayolle · Project Syndicate 12 Nov 2019

Entrepreneurship

These are the mental health struggles of a social entrepreneur

The juggling act between making a profit and tackling societal problems is taking its toll on business leaders' mental health.

Sarah Shearman and Belinda Goldsmith · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 12 Nov 2019

Fourth Industrial Revolution

This 'RoboBee' is powered by soft artificial muscles

As the first microrobot powered by soft actuators to achieve controlled flight, it can crash into walls, fall onto the floor, and collide with other RoboBees without being damaged.

Leah Burrows · Harvard Gazette 12 Nov 2019

France

This is how Europe is paving the way for a sustainable, green future

Keeping the lights on while tackling CO2 emissions requires a concerted effort and a combination of tactics – and schemes such as these are leading the way.

Sean Fleming 11 Nov 2019

Virtual and Augmented Reality

This VR game can create realistic touch, heat and smell

The 10-minute game, called The Lost Foxfire, engages the player's senses of vision, hearing, smell, touch, and ability to feel heat.

National University of Singapore · Futurity 11 Nov 2019

Climate Change

Existing Paris climate pledges commit sea level rise to ‘one metre by 2300’

The five biggest emitters would contribute around 25% of this projected rise, the study says, with China accounting for 10cm by 2300, followed by the US with 7cm, the 28 member countries ...

Robert McSweeney · Carbon Brief 08 Nov 2019

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