Future of Education, Gender and Work
Justin Trudeau wants to raise his sons as feminists. New research backs him up
Children as young as seven are influenced by gender-based stereotypes. It's time we started watching our language.
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Emerging Technologies
¿Cómo de activo es tu país? Los datos de los smartphones tienen la respuesta
Los investigadores analizaron 68 millones de días de datos anónimos de más de 700 000 personas extraídos de la aplicación de monitorización de la actividad física, Argus.
Global
Could you live without the internet? People in these countries say they can’t imagine it
In an increasingly connected world, many people can’t imagine life without the internet.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Meet Australia’s beach-protecting, AI-powered shark drones
This drone can spot sharks from the air, warning swimmers what lies beneath.
Education and Skills
7 skills your child needs to survive the changing world of work
As your kids head back to school, can you be sure they're learning the right lessons?
Republic of Korea
This is what it’s like to experience a North Korean missile scare
North Korea’s latest missile launch over Japan signals new level of provocation the Japanese are unprepared for
Climate Change
Pope Francis isn't holding back on climate change
Pope Francis this week called on world leaders to pay attention to the environment
Economy
This developed country’s shadow economy is worth one-fifth of its GDP
Some countries have much larger shadow economies than others.
Global
How active is your country? Smartphone data reveals the answer
Our smartphones are providing researchers with a clear picture of how much exercise we’re doing – or not doing.
Global
5 amazing animals we thought were extinct
Meet the terror skink and other 'Lazarus species' whose collective demise we were completely wrong about.
Water
The nausea-inducing energy source that lurks beneath our feet
This company wants to make biodiesel from sewer fat.
Republic of Korea
Las mujeres surcoreanas pronto nos sobrevivirán a todos. ¿Cuál es su secreto?
Las mujeres nacidas en Corea del Sur en 2030 serán las primeras en el mundo con una expectativa de vida promedio de más de 90 años, según un nuevo estudio.
Emerging Technologies
This smart ‘tree’ has the environmental benefits of a small forest
Vertical, moss-covered structures have the same benefits as 275 urban trees.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
Where do Europeans go on holiday?
Spain, Italy and France are the most popular countries to visit, according to Eurostat research.
Workforce and Employment
These are 2017’s most attractive employers for students
Branding agency Universum has surveyed students worldwide to find out who they want to work for