Industry Agenda

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Scientists have made an AI that they think is too dangerous to release

Created by the research company OpenAI, researchers say its the most advanced of its kind.

Dan Robitzski · Futurism 15 Feb 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

IKEA is now selling and leasing refurbished furniture

The retail giant hope that its latest venture will encourage consumers to reduce waste and help create a more circular economy.

Sophie Hirsh · Green Matters 15 Feb 2019

Information and Entertainment

You can teach a honeybee maths in as little as 4 hours

The humble honeybee can use symbols to perform basic maths including addition and subtraction, new research shows.

Jair Garcia, Adrian Dyer, and Scarlett Howard · The Conversation 15 Feb 2019

Emerging Technologies

How can we regulate disruptive technologies?

Governments should encourage innovation while protecting the interests of consumers.

Nidhi Singh 15 Feb 2019

Information Technology

This is what we learned after 15 years exploring Mars

Since landing on the Red Planet in January 2004, Opportunity has made several groundbreaking discoveries during its 15-year stay.

NASA · NASA 14 Feb 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

This is how AI in video games will change the future of work

Winning strategy games shows the computer is able to act unconsciously, non-rationally, and quickly.

Zach Roesler 14 Feb 2019

Circular Economy

4 key steps towards a circular economy

Transforming our linear system will take leadership, collaboration, innovation and commitment to break the status quo.

Antonia Gawel 14 Feb 2019

Digital Economy and Society

The world wide web is 30. Here are 8 things you should know about it

In just 30 years the web has become part of everyday life for millions. But how much do you know about it, and how certain are you of its future?

Sean Fleming 13 Feb 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Could genetic engineering save chocolate from extinction?

The cacao seeds used to make chocolate could be extinct by 2050, unless we act to preserve them now.

Business Insider 13 Feb 2019

Social Innovation

10 approachable must-read classics

By no means the definitive list, these forward-thinking works of fiction are often genuinely hilarious and thought-provoking.

Mike Colagrossi · Big Think 12 Feb 2019

Workforce and Employment

These 4 trends are shaping the future of your job

The nature of work and of the workplace is changing fast. More than ever it is becoming a tale of give-and-take.

Sean Fleming 11 Feb 2019

Education and Skills

6 ways to future-proof universities

Getting up to speed with big data, roping in philosopher students into tech research, and lifelong learning were among the subjects under discussion at Davos' university symposium.

Jaci Eisenberg 11 Feb 2019

Education and Skills

This woman changed the world of work – and you've probably never heard of her

The invention of the computerized word processor changed the lives of office workers the world over, and led to unintended consequences.

Johnny Wood 08 Feb 2019

Digital Economy and Society

This teenager built his own prosthetic arm from Lego

David Aguilar has built himself a robotic prosthetic arm using Lego pieces after being born without a right forearm due to a rare genetic condition.

Pilar Suárez · Reuters 08 Feb 2019

Digital Economy and Society

2018 was a record year for the US gaming industry

New data published by the Entertainment Software Industry shows that the video game market grossed more than $40 billion in 2018.

Felix Richter · Statista 08 Feb 2019

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