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Technological Innovation

Balance feedback takes two-legged robots' precision to a new level

Nov 04, 2019

Health and Healthcare Systems

Algorithms can now map placentas and ensure healthy pregnancies

Nov 03, 2019

Healthcare Delivery

Have you heard of optoacoustic imaging? This is how it's saving lives

Nov 03, 2019

Industries in Depth

This air taxi uses 5G to ‘see’ around corners

Nov 01, 2019

Manufacturing and Value Chains

A Global Standard for Lifelong Learning and Worker Engagement to Support Advanced Manufacturing

Nov 01, 2019

Technological Innovation

The World Economic Forum's #GFC19 meeting explained in 5 questions

Nov 01, 2019

Chameleons’ speedy tongues inspired faster robots

Oct 31, 2019

Circular Economy

Here's how a circular economy could change the world by 2030

Oct 29, 2019

Technological Innovation

Need to upgrade your wardrobe? This AI can help you

Oct 28, 2019

Technological Innovation

The next flying robot could be inspired by the humble fly – here’s how

Oct 25, 2019

Technological Innovation

‘Molecular spintronics’: new technology offers hope for quantum computing

Oct 25, 2019

Education, Gender and Work

Here’s why this CEO gave her staff a four-day work week

Oct 24, 2019

This 3D printing breakthrough could boost humanity’s exploration of the solar system

Oct 24, 2019

Emerging Technologies

Man with quadriplegia is able to control his prosthetic arms using just his thoughts

Oct 23, 2019

Health and Healthcare Systems

Happiness apps: how schools are joining the fight for better student mental health

Oct 21, 2019

Emerging Technologies

We blame robots for work accidents when they're autonomous

Oct 21, 2019

Technological Innovation

Are driverless cars really as revolutionary as we think?

Oct 18, 2019

Technological Innovation

Assembler robots make large structures from little pieces

Oct 17, 2019

Economic Growth

Welcome to the age of the platform nation

Oct 17, 2019

Technological Innovation

This groundbreaking new technique is going to revolutionize how our smartphones are built

Oct 16, 2019

Technological Innovation

This award-winning device is saving the lives of firefighters across the world

Oct 16, 2019

Education and Skills

Wages are flatlining around the world – is automation to blame?

Oct 16, 2019

Technological Innovation

Here's how AI is being used to aid patients with chronic illnesses at home

Oct 15, 2019

Built Environment and Infrastructure

Smart cities: world’s best don’t just adopt new technology, they make it work for people

Oct 11, 2019

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