A diverse range of breakthrough technologies, including “artificial leaves” that turn CO2 into fuel, and a technique that harvests water from air, could soon be playing a role in tackling...
Biological systems in the Amazon are the result of millions of years of evolution. Emulating its natural processes could give rise to a myriad of urgently needed sustainable technologies.
How advanced will specialized robots that can interact safely with their environment be in the near future? What is the entrepreneurial system around these today, and how will the emergin...
Which emerging technologies could help us in our efforts to preserve the environment? How can they maximize the efficiency of our use of natural resources? What are the risks that these n...
Digital technology could boost voter participation, but it comes with risks.
With private enterprise leading the way out into the solar system, the next few decades could see Amazon-ordered satellites, a lunar economic zone and the moon becoming a launchpad for Mars.
Arab countries must move to build a sustainable economy, argues Mahmoud Mohieldin.
While the threat of terrorism in Europe is genuine, it is dramatically lower than just about anywhere else in the world.
Seas and oceans without fish would not just be an ecological crisis. It would also be a major development setback for the millions of people who depend on healthy fisheries for livelihood...
Where nation states and populists are closing borders and rejecting migrants, cities are open, diverse and cosmopolitan - making them a potential antidote to reactionary nationalism aroun...
Most nation states have failed to deal with the major global challenges of our era. In their place, cities are stepping up, and these data visualizations help us understand how.
What is artificial general intelligence and what will it mean if we ever get to develop it? What are the biggest risks of AI for our society? Can we control the way it affects our everyda...
The world’s first humanitarian impact bond raised money to build three physical rehabilitation centres and help thousands of people with disabilities.
As the world shifts away from crude oil, Saudi Arabia must make use of solar resources and improve energy efficiency – its young generation can lead the way.
What is quantum computing and how does it work? How will it affect the digital world in the near future? What type of problems will it help us solve?
