This infographic from Global Web Index compares key generational and regional differences of social media use based on data from nearly 114,000 internet users.

Ashley Viens · Visual Capitalist 02 Oct 2019

Mental Health

Mothers are more tired, more stressed and far unhappier than fathers. Here’s why

New research has studied the happiness of moms and dads. The type of childcare activity, when and where it took place, who was present, and how much care was involved were all examined.

Katie Bohn · Futurity 26 Sep 2019

Fourth Industrial Revolution

5G will change the world - but who will keep it safe?

The advent of 5G networks brings a wealth of new opportunities. Individuals will be able to access a whole range of services more easily, while businesses and governments will be able to ...

Amy Jordan and David Rogers 11 Sep 2019

Internet of Things

How many websites are there?

Three decades after the creation of the world wide web there is a staggering number of sites online.

Sean Fleming 02 Sep 2019

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Scientists are using gene-editing to create new materials for healthcare technology

Smart materials change properties in response to specific DNA sequences; could be used in a variety of devices.

Anne Trafton · MIT News 27 Aug 2019

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

What can Darwin teach the aviation industry about cybersecurity?

Today, the aviation community is benefitting from advances in digitalization and connectivity - but these new technologies carry increased risks of potentially disastrous cyberattacks, to...

Karime Kuri Tiscareno, Georges de Moura , and Andrew Hall 26 Aug 2019

Information Technology

The Fourth Industrial Revolution could mean the end of traditional manufacturing in Africa

The digital age is replacing traditional development models. Here's how Africa can find a path to the economy of the future if its governments are ready and willing to adapt.

Project Syndicate 19 Aug 2019

Digital Communications

How 5G can connect the affordable homes of the future

The new mobile comms standard will facilitate the construction and functioning of the next generation of housing.

Fanyu Lin and Michael Gallagher 15 Aug 2019

Internet of Things

Voice tech and the question of trust

Voice technology is becoming more ubiquitous, integrating into tools and services by major corporations, startups, governments, and public sector players.

Robb Henzi, Amie Stepanovich, and Jennifer Lynch 14 Aug 2019

Cybersecurity

The internet is more fragile than you think

A recent incident involving internet service provider Cloudflare, which left huge portions of the internet inaccessible has highlighted the fragility and importance of the technology we o...

Vasileios Giotsas · The Conversation 23 Jul 2019

Internet of Things

5G: How a 'legion of robots' could help save the rhino

Despite all the hype around 5G, nearly 90% of respondents in a poll by Channel News Asia knew very little or absolutely nothing about the next big thing in mobile technology.

Catherine Ong 02 Jul 2019

Internet of Things

How Japan is using technology for the 2020 Olympics

Japan has seen a sharp rise in innovation investment ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, as the country and its major corporations look to increase foreign investment.

JLL Staff Reporter · JLL Real Views 24 Jun 2019

Cities and Urbanization

Intelligent - rather than smart - cities can address the roots of urban challenges

Lessons learned from smart and intelligent urban projects worldwide can open new avenues to create healthy, sustainable, and happy places for everyone, writes Sylvie Albert professor of ...

Sylvie Albert · The Conversation 20 Jun 2019

Fourth Industrial Revolution

New research says internet use is killing your memory

According to new research, consistent internet usage results in a change in our brain's activities. In turn, there is a risk against groups like Generation Z, who are more exposed to the ...

Dan Robitzski · Futurism 07 Jun 2019

Internet of Things

This wireless sensor would give epilepsy patients more freedom

A cheap and easy way of measuring the brain activity of individuals with epilepsy could be a revolutionary step towards more convenient management of the condition.

Mike Williams · Futurity 03 May 2019

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