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?
Hydropower energy offers one of the clearest examples of how the location of renewable energy infrastructure can have unintended consequences.
How does direct brain-computer interaction work? Will we control computers and machines with our thoughts soon? How will the advances in the field of neurotechnologies impact our health a...
A new set of governance principles for human genome editing could apply globally across different political and cultural contexts.
Focusing solely on STEM presents a one-dimensional “fix” which fails to consider the many other factors that influence economic growth and development. Instead, a holistic approach is nee...
Remote working shows clear economic and societal benefits, and should be used as an alternative to physical, work-related migration.
How far are we in developing intelligent robots that can live and operate safely among us? Will automation take our jobs, or help us do our jobs better? How do we design machines that can...
From wearable technologies to artificial intelligence, these five trends are defining the future of brain enhancement.
Forecasting population growth or decline is tricky, but German policymakers need to consider the impact of changing demographics on economic growth.
A jobless future may be a concern, but it's looking unlikely as long as we still have problems to solve, says Stephane Kasriel, CEO of Upwork.
Leaders around the world can no longer ignore demands for radical change, argues Ngaire Woods.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution can transform our ability to understand what’s happening in the oceans, and to manage it.
Elaine Bowers Coventry looks at four ways retailers and CPGs can set their industries on a path for success in the 'Golden Age of the Consumer'.
