Science & Technology
Like your brain, but smaller: what are neural networks?
Neural networks and deep learning will have a huge impact on the future of AI.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
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System Initiative
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
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System Initiative
Telecommunications
Science & Technology
Counterfactual quantum communication has been achieved for the first time
For the first time in the history of quantum mechanics, scientists have been able to transmit a black and white image without having to send any physical particles.
Environment
This simple energy solution could improve the lives of millions of Africans – for less than $2 a day
Over a quarter of the world’s population has no access to reliable electricity.
Science & Technology
The world’s most popular operating system? You might be surprised
Android is the world’s most popular operating system, overtaking Windows, according to new data.
Global
Mark Zuckerberg: Building a global community that works for everyone
Mark Zuckerberg has written a letter looking at how Facebook and technology can help build an effective and strong global community.
Environment
620 million, 4%, 10 terawatts: The numbers behind Africa's energy problem and potential
Providing electricty for millions across Africa, is a crucial step to achieving sustainable development, says President of Guinea Alpha Condé.
Leadership
Don't trust people? It could be because of your smartphone
New research suggests smartphones could make us less trusting of strangers.
Big Data
Data flows across the world. This is the impact on GDP
Exploring the flow of internet data and their impact on global activity in general.
Big Data
Big data: moneymaker and force for social good?
Big data and artificial intelligence are business buzzwords, but private and public sector data-driven collaborations could help change the world
Science & Technology
These are the places with the fastest internet in the world
A new report from Akamai looks at where internet speeds are highest.
Global
The future of electronics is coming, and it all starts with light
Arnab Hazari explores the potential of photonics.
Development
Much more than banking: how mobile phones could help 2 billion people
A new report looks at the potential of mobile phones to provide services from banking to healthcare.
Environment
This map shows how undersea cables move internet traffic around the world
Have you ever wondered how internet traffic flies around the world? 99% of it travels through cables under the sea.
Social Media
The gaps in global internet connectivity - as mapped by Facebook
Facebook has released a series of maps that begin the process of charting the gaps in access and connectivity around the world.
Emerging Technologies
How would you feel about a scented text?
A new study evaluates whether emotions could be expressed with scent during digital communication.