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Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
How self-driving cars can crash ethically
Exploring the ethics of self-driving cars and how they respond to crashing.
Aviation and Travel
10 ways aerospace can shape the future of construction
Lessons from the aviation and aerospace industries, which could help usher in a new era of construction.
Environment
From greenhouse gas to gasoline: is this the future of fuel?
A new catalyst material could change the way we use fuel, without adding to greenhouse emissions.
Emerging Technologies
The four types of AI: what you need to know
Arend Hintze evaluates the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.
Climate Change
Using the power of mountains to help save the planet
The authors explore the role of projects to examine the links between mountainous regions and climate change.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Can we trust robots to make ethical decisions?
How do we know that artificially intelligent robots will make ethical choices? Here are real-life examples of AI gone wrong.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Can't judge a book by it's cover? This AI can
Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan are developing an AI that can predict the genre of a book based on its cover.
Future of Health and Healthcare
This engineer had a life threatening heart condition. So he fixed it himself
Geoff Watts reports on Tal Golesworthy's self-made treatment.
Emerging Technologies
How an 18th Century steam engine is helping quantum physicists
Research has used the work of James Watt to make a breakthrough in the development of quantum technologies.
Banking and Capital Markets
There is more to blockchain than moving money. It has the potential to transform our lives - here's how
Blockchain is well-known as a method of exchanging assets, but in future it could also be used for - among other things - welfare distribution, secure voting, land-title transfers, even v...
Development
Students like them, teachers less so: robots in classrooms
Omar Mubin and Muneeb Imtiaz Ahmad look at classroom robotics.
Decarbonizing Energy
Where will our energy come from in 2030, and how green will it be?
How can the energy industry adapt to meet the needs of a growing population while also supporting low-carbon growth?
Infrastructure
These 3-wheeled nanocars are the size of just one molecule
Researchers are using light to propel single-molecule sized nanocars.
Future of the Internet
From next year, your broadband provider will have to stop spying on you online
Are you comfortable knowing that your every online move is under 24/7 scrutiny from broadband providers or 4G mobile networks?
Global Economic Imbalances
Fiscal policy: is today's perspective shaped by yesterday's facts?
Jean Pisani-Ferry argues that we're not faced with a choice between 'budgetary responsibility and economic revitalization' - both are possible.