Augmented tech can change the way we live, but only with the right support and vision
Augmentation has the ability to transform society but we must agree on the ethics of using these technologies.
Kathleen Philips
August 16, 2022
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5 technologies that will transform our lives
Artificial intelligence, virtual reality, gene-editing, blockchain and nanotechnology are the five emerging technologies that will transform our lives.
Karthik Krishnan
August 15, 2022
Is climate denialism dead?
Climate change denialism, or simply denying that there’s a solvable problem, has become increasingly untenable as global climate change-related catastrophes accumulate
John Letzing
August 15, 2022
Men make 48% more than women in the gig economy
Women working in the fast-growing gig economy are being paid far less than men, according to a study of freelance workers in the US.
Simon Read
August 15, 2022
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this week
Top stories: COVID-19 restrictions continue across China; Face mask rules return in Delhi; Long COVID risk in children, even if virus didn't make them ill.
Joe Myers
August 15, 2022
France's 'monster blaze' and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top environment and climate change stories: Firefighters control 'monster blaze' in France; European space chief warns about climate risks; wildfires put carbon offsets in doubt.
Kate Whiting
August 15, 2022
The office of the future: A whole new (floor) plan
McKinsey talent leaders Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger speak with senior expert Phil Kirschner about the office space of the future.
Bryan Hancock, Phil Kirschner and Bill Schaninger
August 15, 2022
Which European capitals have the most green spaces?
Green spaces in cities provides space for community, wildlife and are vital in the fight against global warming - here are the greenest cities in Europe.
Anna Fleck
August 15, 2022
Has Vanuatu just made the most significant change to any country’s climate change commitments?
Vanuatu has added costs for ‘loss and damage’ from global warming to its climate commitments. Climate-vulnerable countries want a global damages fund.
Michael Taylor
August 15, 2022
How sustainable are the contents of your shopping cart? A new database has answers
A new study has estimated the environmental impact of 57,000 grocery store items in a new database, as researchers pave the way for eco labels on food.
Amanda Shendruk
August 15, 2022
The UK is turning back to cash as prices soar
The Post Office has seen a record level of cash withdrawals, rising by almost 8% month-on-month, as people are opting to use cash to manage their budgets.
Farouq Suleiman
August 15, 2022
The Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the world. How concerned should we be?
Although there are some regional differences in the magnitude of Arctic amplification, the observed pace of Arctic warming is far higher than the models implied
Jonathan Bamber
August 15, 2022
See it my way: Top tips for persuading others
The art of persuasion: Influencing people to make a certain decision can be a challenging task, even for experienced leaders, writes a Wharton professor.
G. Richard Shell
August 15, 2022
Which cities in the world are the most bicycle-friendly?
The Global Bicycle Cities Index 2022 analyzed 90 cities to determine the world's most bicycle friendly city, with the Dutch city of Utrecht in the first place
Anna Fleck
August 15, 2022