A startup called Loliware is thinking outside of the plastic box and introducing an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic straws. Soon "hyper-compostable" seaweed straws — that ...

Guest Contributor 18 Mar 2019

Innovation

Europe is no longer an innovation leader. Here's how it can get ahead

The EU must galvanize its funding structures and adopt an entrepreneurship mindset if it is to keep pace with the rapid pace of global tech.

Iliyana Tsanova and Roger Havenith 14 Mar 2019

Innovation

1,700+ species now at risk from human action, researchers report

A combination of human-related factors, including climate change, population growth, pollution and habitat destruction, are putting an increasing number of species at risk of extinction.

Tim Radford · EcoWatch 13 Mar 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Autonomous drones can help search and rescue after disasters

Drones are exceptionally well equipped to reach areas that are inaccessible or too dangerous for humans, making them valuable instruments in search and rescue operations.

Vijayan Asari · The Conversation 13 Mar 2019

Innovation

The lightest element in the universe and its enormous role in our lives

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. It fuels the sun and is a crucial part of life on earth, yet still has so much more to offer for the future.

Nicholas Leadbeater · The Conversation 08 Mar 2019

Education, Gender and Work

Here’s how we can encourage more women into the STEM fields

Despite the majority of university graduates now being women, they are underrepresented in the STEM subjects. Now female leaders from around the world are coming together to discuss oppor...

Judy Illes · The Conversation 07 Mar 2019

Workforce and Employment

Ninja innovation and the future of work

What do human-machine partnerships look like in the ninja future? Gary Shapiro shares the secrets to success in the new era of innovation.

Gary Shapiro 06 Mar 2019

Innovation

Bill Gates’ top 10 breakthrough technologies of 2019

When the MIT Technology Review asked Bill Gates to guest edit its list of breakthrough tech, he turned his attention to how everything from feeding the planet to healthcare is on the cusp...

Sean Fleming 06 Mar 2019

Arts and Culture

We talk about artistic inspiration all the time – but scientific inspiration is a thing too

Scientists and artists alike are familiar with the mysterious moments of inspiration which can appear out of nowhere from our subconscious minds.

Tom McLeish · The Conversation 06 Mar 2019

Future of Health and Healthcare

The AI doctor won't see you now

The UK is waking up to the fact that the medical care of the future will work hand-in-hand with artificial intelligence.

Geraint Rees 05 Mar 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

US companies created a record number of robot workers in 2018

Cheaper and more flexible robots are putting them within reach of an increasing number of US companies.

Timothy Aeppel · Reuters 05 Mar 2019

Agile Governance

Here are 4 tips for governing by design in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

From talking less and acting more, to dethroning policy-makers and designers, here's how we can start to govern proactively for the future, rather than just responding reactively to the f...

Christian Bason and Kris Broekaert 04 Mar 2019

Innovation

The countries with the most satellites in space

As satellite technology comes of age, private firms are racing to commercialize space.

Johnny Wood 04 Mar 2019

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