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Portugal produced over 100% of its electricity from renewables in March

These boats are using tourists to clean up Amsterdam's canals

All jobs should be advertised as flexible. Here's why

This device lets you talk to your computer - without saying a word

Black Panther will be the first film to be shown in Saudi Arabia after a 35-year cinema ban

This supermarket is selling soup, beer and soap made from food waste

Here's what you need to know about the US-China trade dispute

These countries spend the most on healthcare. But do they get value for money?

Renewables grew twice as fast as fossil fuels in 2017

This Chinese hospital is putting its patients in the hands of AI

Even as birth rates decline overpopulation remains a global challenge

Microsoft just signed the largest corporate solar deal in US history

Scientists have proposed three colossal geoengineering projects to slow polar melting

Healthcare costs impoverish millions. 4 ways to end the injustice

Universities must stay at the heart of the AI revolution. Here's why

This robot tricks hackers into giving away their information

This is what the future holds for the International Space Station

The time it takes to learn a new language depends on what you want to do with it

Sleeping in stages could be good for your health

Millennials are set to overtake Baby Boomers as the biggest generation in the US electorate

The four types of shame and how they affect you

This is the relationship between money and happiness

Genetics, wealth and their influence on children's cognitive ability

The global youth movement is gaining momentum

What the postwar international order means for the US

There's one thing robots can't do as well as humans: pick strawberries

These are the world's most expensive cities

Education systems can stifle creative thought. Here’s how to do things differently

The Arctic may have ice-free summers if Paris climate goals are exceeded by just half a degree

It's time to totally change how we think about inequality

Here's what a 'no talking' day might do to your productivity

The Sahara Desert has grown 10% bigger in the last century

Jobs in these countries are safest from a robot revolution

Over a third of US college students can't afford to eat regular meals

China is getting tough on smuggled waste

Why are we so bad at spotting mistakes?

Computer simulations could replace animal testing for heart drugs

US school teachers are among the worst-paid in the developed world

We have a space debris problem. Here’s how to solve it

We’re losing the world’s forests, but there’s a way we can fight back

Where in Europe have wages fallen most?

Tree pulp and ocean plastic: how shoemakers are reducing their environmental footprint

Why retreating from globalisation is not the solution to Britain’s economic problems

Africa has a new free trade area. This is what you need to know

Robots are helping to take care of Japanese senior citizens

Democracy isn't in as much trouble as you might think

Children's books need more female villains. Here's why

Ikea is reinventing its classic meatball with an unexpected ingredient

This newly-discovered human organ could explain how cancer spreads

Norwegians prefer to have children before saying 'I do'

10 ways government leaders can improve transport mobility

Why we need to measure military cyber power

What will space exploration look like in the future?

How technology can transform leadership – for the good of employees

Will lawyers become extinct in the age of automation?

Kids aren’t biased at age 6. And then this happens

Disney leads the charge as traditional TV networks muscle in on streaming territory

These are the creative ways old smartphones are saving rainforests

This is how shipwrecks could inspire new forms of renewable energy

Google has made it official: The internet is now mobile-first

This smartphone app could help track the progression of Parkinson's

Southeast Asia is closing its island beaches to recover from climate change and tourism

New York City may criminalize company expectations that workers check emails at home

Could AI be the future of suicide prevention?

Why mundane situations are more complex for self-driving cars

Older Americans are less likely to read than younger people

This is why daydreaming could be the enemy of productivity

Seven stories from China you might have missed in March

French children to start school at three - is that too young?

The World Health Organization is preparing for ‘Disease X’

Time for a new deal and other top economic stories of the week

It has been a landmark year for signed languages in film. Here's what we can learn

This lab is transforming leftover almond shells into power, plastic, and beer

These discoveries saved billions of lives

These robotic fish are changing our understanding of the ocean

Powerful predictions for the future from a leading physicist

Tsunamis of innovation are shaking the energy industry

A Harvard psychologist says too many people think about happiness all wrong

How probing the Titanic sinking demonstrates the shortcomings of AI

The sharing economy could help end poverty. Here’s how

Antibiotic use is soaring. Here's why that's a problem

Why bribery in Africa can no longer be tolerated

Higher education needs dusting off for the 21st century

A glimpse into the future of human rights

Doctors are giving out unnecessary antibiotics and it's your fault

Indonesia's forests are continuing to suffer from growing deforestation despite government pledges

Why we need to go back to the drawing board when it comes to regulating drones

This is how India is fighting antimicrobial resistance

How empathy sparks innovation, according to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

In order to be truly innovative, we need to learn lessons from nature

Why curbing smoking is the only way to eliminate tuberculosis in India by 2025

This is how new technologies could improve education forever

These entrepreneurs are solving one of the world’s biggest problems - one toilet at a time

Entrepreneurship against all the odds

China cut fertilizer use and still increased crop yields. This is how they did it

These are the 19 cities with the most trees

This is how planting trees could pull 60,000 Rwandans out of poverty

This is how an ageing society is affecting Japan's attitudes towards immigration

This is how students and social media made March for Our Lives a political movement

These AI sensors could stop the illegal destruction of forests

These sailors are using a games console controller to maneouvre a submarine

Human and robot collaboration is evolving timber construction

6 habits of strategic thinkers

A new study from Stanford and Harvard proves that US inequality goes deeper than class

This is why elderly Japanese people are getting arrested on purpose

This is what the US imports from China

The happiest countries in the world, disappearing languages and other top stories of the week

South Korea is leading the charge to ensure people aren't overworked

Why are the Danes so happy? A psychologist explains

Beware the fragility of the global economy

It’s time to clean India’s polluted rivers. Here’s how we can do it

5 ways the Fourth Industrial Revolution could end water insecurity

Cape Town’s crisis shows us the real cost of water

Cities can become smarter, by going circular

Why makerspaces could be the secret to making smart cities smart

Women grow 70% of Africa's food. But have few rights over the land they tend

AI weeds: what they are, how they could choke off the internet

What disasters teach us about avoiding mistakes at work

The world will add 70,000 solar panels every hour in the next 5 years

Here's the secret to how WeChat attracts 1 billion monthly users

Governing the new frontiers – China’s perspective

This is how we can stop young children developing racial biases

Meet the cities with the highest quality of life

Who's responsible when driverless cars have an accident?

Is new technology hurting our productivity?

New York's street lights could soon have Wifi

Canada is introducing new gun control laws

How Blockchain could boost the economic power of the LGBT community

Why India is most at risk from climate change

Lower carbon future: What would it look like, how do we get there, and who will benefit?

5 things everyone needs to know about happiness

Monaco is the world's most densely populated place

How private and public finance can help us to fight climate change

This is how we can teach machines not to discriminate

These are Bill Gates' favourite books of the past year

Christine Lagarde: The peril of cryptocurrencies

Americans are unhappier than ever. This is why

This AI could spot early signs of heart failure

This start-up is testing flying taxis in New Zealand

China looks to be 'winning its war against pollution'

How the gig economy can transform farms in the developing world

China has overtaken the UK as the world's second-largest market for art

A million WhatsApp messages were sent in the time it's taken you to read this headline

The surprising truth about fighting obesity

Inequality isn't inevitable. Here's what we can do differently

Why women hold the keys to Africa's future

How laser technology unearthed an ancient African city

We need to become global citizens in order to rebuild trust

This is how tree rings could help us predict future droughts

Walmart has patented autonomous robot bees

How new technology could help to strengthen global food security

This is what a century of climate change has done to France's biggest glacier

This US city is the first to ban the mining of cryptocurrencies

This is how cryptocurrencies challenge the status quo

Why Africa is turning the heads of investors

Religious stereotypes need the same attention as race and gender

This is the surprising thing used to make medals for the 2020 Olympics

This is how inequality could be hurting the US economy

New York will invest $1.5 billion in renewable energy projects

These $139,000 stackable homes can be built in under three weeks

Almost a quarter of US adults say they are ‘almost constantly’ online

Your bottled water probably contains plastic

This fleet of underwater robots is studying ocean microbes

How can we engineer a more responsible digital future

This is how urban development is affecting the weather

China is experiencing a retail store resurgence

These were Stephen Hawking’s most dire predictions for the future of mankind

These are the happiest countries in the world

Companies can help solve water scarcity. Here’s how

The giant, offshore Haliade X wind turbine could be the future of wind energy

Disrupting business models is not enough. We need tech innovation too

What would it be like to travel by hyperloop? Virgin unveils its prototype pod

The challenges of Chinese investment in Latin America

The World Health Organization is worried about Disease X

Your ability to empathise is determined by your genes

Europe's regional inequality from 1900 to today

Angela Merkel elected for her fourth term as Germany's Chancellor

The 15 languages that could soon be extinct

Phosphorous is increasing the number of dead zones in our oceans

Google is banning online ads promoting cryptocurrencies

These are the 8 reasons why 2018 could be Africa's year

Scientists are using this technique to make clouds produce snow

These 12 rich and powerful people share their definitions of success

6 ways the construction industry can build for the future

The energy industry is changing. Are governments switched on?

Here’s how to unleash Brazil’s energy revolution

Here’s how a cleverly designed office can boost productivity

What you need to know about global arms sales in 6 charts

Latin America is the world's most dangerous region. But there are signs it is turning a corner

3 ways AI could threaten our world, and what we need to do to stay safe

4 ways art is sculpting the Fourth Industrial Revolution

A glimpse into the future of behavioural sciences

The secret to solving global issues? Fewer secrets, more collaboration

These 'multilatina' companies can show us the future of Latin America’s economy

Female workforces can revolutionize Latin American business. Here's how

How Latin America can be ready for the jobs of tomorrow

The world’s first blockchain-powered elections have just happened in Sierra Leone

Leonardo da Vinci wasn't born a genius. This is what you can learn from him

This American chef grows fruit and veg deep in the Norwegian Arctic

Norway's capital is planning a sustainable city

This is how trade agreements can benefit you as well as your country

The clothing of the future will be fused with technology

Cape Town's drought is causing the economy to dry up too

These are the most common myths about social media

We're not suffering from a lack of morality. We have too much

President Trump is looking to impose tariffs on $60 billion worth of Chinese imports

These tech companies are taking a stand against wildlife trafficking

It's time to tackle the informal economy problem in Latin America

How big and open data can transform Latin America

These are the countries best prepared for the global energy transition

Here’s how we teach machines to be fair

Will a sugar tax help reduce obesity?

This is the biggest threat to Latin America’s digital transformation

IBM created the world's first smartphone 25 years ago

Tax rules are changing around the world. This is what you need to know

Energy storage will transform Latin America’s electricity value chain. Here’s why

How technology can be used to combat online hate speech

GDP isn't dead as a measure of well-being just yet. Here's why

The human approach to saving the northern white rhino: IVF

The traps that young entrepreneurs should avoid to succeed

The amazing benefits of houseplants on your mind and body

What is a proton battery?

Billions of devices will soon be vulnerable to cyberattack. But we're not ready

This is how solar energy is transforming Pakistan

France has a unique approach to regenerating inner cities. This is what we can learn

Latin America is squandering its most valuable resource. Here’s what we need to do

Here’s how start-ups will shape Latin America’s future

Could cities be the answer to the world’s healthcare woes?

Here’s how to create the next Latin unicorn

Latin America has the biggest skills gap in the world. Here’s how to bridge it

Latin American start-ups are thriving. Let’s help them cross borders

How Latin America and the Caribbean can unlock its digital potential

This is the future of the internet

How a giant Amazonian frog could help save millions of lives

These are the top universities by subject in Latin America

Can blockchain help in the fight against corruption?

We live in a post-truth age. Companies need to rebuild trust

City jobs are no more at risk of automation than they were a century ago

Here’s how we can use technology to rebuild communities

In 2018, 350 million Latin Americans have the chance to vote for change

Perfectionism could be making you less successful

False news travels faster than true stories on Twitter

Learning about different cultures is shaking the foundations of psychology

Manufacturing jobs used to be the path to prosperity. Not anymore

This terrifying robot wolf is protecting the crops of Japanese farmers

This is exactly how much money you need to be happy

This is China's happiest city

Elon Musk wants to colonize Mars to prepare for World War III

5 things parents can do to help develop STEM skills

Large scale nuclear fusion could be here in just 15 years

This insulation is made from stone, and repels fire and water

9 must-read economic stories of the week

Here is what you need to know about the risks of a US trade war

Is Latin America ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

World-changing women, warming Arctic temperatures, and other top stories of the week

Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un are preparing to meet

Starbucks has started charging for takeaway cups to cut plastic waste

Child sex tourism and exploitation are on the rise. Companies can help fight it

Still don't understand the blockchain? This explainer will help

Miami, New York City, and San Francisco could flood every day by 2100

Here's how an 'exercise pill' could work in practice

Cape Town has managed to postpone the day it runs out of water by a year.

China's first space station is set to crash back down to earth

A fast-food chain in California is using a burger-flipping robot

How chess is changing the lives of Pakistan's girls

11 countries have signed up to the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Comparing 25 of the biggest cryptocurrencies

This new tool makes it easier to donate your food leftovers

How fish farms are helping to fight hunger on a global level

We're throwing away valuable data

Swiss residents are wrapping glaciers in blankets to keep them from melting

For Latin America to thrive in the digital era, it must first teach minds, then the machines

If more countries were like Sweden, major economies would get a $6 trillion boost

3 ways this year’s extraordinary electoral cycle could reshape Latin America

Is technology at work your friend or foe?

How do we restore trust in our democracies? Museums can be a starting point

Can 100% of a city’s electricity come from renewables?

AI could reinforce gender inequality

Canada just gave women a pay rise

The depressing thing that happens if you stop work to raise children

Here’s why Latin Americans will thrive in the age of the robots

Companies need to be born socially responsible. Here are 10 reasons why

Personalized, industrialized and inclusive: the future of healthcare in Latin America

14 things you didn't know women invented

Why it's so important for children to see diversity on the big and small screens

This bacteria could make sunscreen more environmentally friendly

In an urbanizing world, shrinking cities are a forgotten problem

25 million child marriages have been prevented in the last 10 years

Seven CEOs share the books that made them better leaders

There's a new range of Barbie dolls that celebrate female icons

Something to chew on: Turning old gum into something new

Have we dodged secular stagnation?

This is how to change men's minds about women

We all suffer from unconscious biases. But we can overcome it

Here's what's still holding working women back in 2018

The circular economy could save life on Earth – starting with our cities

Why this Danish city is rebuilding itself out of recycled rubble

3 things women need to succeed in their career – according to women

Podcast: Your role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

6 ways to align the energy transition with economic growth

How feeling proud or grateful influences your decisions

The scary facts behind the gender pension gap

What is 'Blue Carbon' and how does it help protect our coastal ecosystems?

American businesses are taking a stand on gun control

Berlin is the best city in the world for millennials

Why men's aversion to housework is stalling women's careers

#MeToo is having unexpected consequences for working women

Violent crime in São Paulo has dropped dramatically. Is this why?

It's time to change how Africa powers itself. 500 million people depend on it

Is this the simple solution that could fix public funding?

Belgium has convicted a man of sexism for the first time

3 things to watch for when measuring broadband costs around the world

Loneliness isn't just an issue for the old. It's a problem for the young too

Lessons from CEOs: What it takes to get to the top

8 simple things you can do to improve women's rights

Lessons on robots from the book that inspired Blade Runner

China can teach the West an important lesson about innovation

This is how digital trust varies across the world

China's staggering demand for commodities

Purified water doesn't stay drinkable for long. This invention may change that

This counterintuitive approach could help tackle severe depression

The future of farming is moving indoors. Here's why

How Italy's Five Star Movement could redefine populism

Spotting triggers of unrest - the case of the Arab Spring

The countries where people worry the most about healthcare

Global trade growth, US booming economy and other top economic stories of the week

The Fourth Industrial Revolution could smash gender inequality – or deepen it

These women changed the world - and you've probably never heard of them

There's a scientific reason why you see the world differently to your children

Lego is making plant-based plastic pieces

This AI can read your mind - sort of

Why economists and scientists disagree on long-term growth

Three reasons we should resurrect extinct species

Millennials are set to overtake Baby Boomers as America's biggest generation

This is what a conversation between Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes and Mark Zuckerberg can teach you about negotiation

Do women make better political representatives than men?

The surprising truth behind the world's electric cars

New technologies must create jobs, not destroy them

The Arctic recently sent us a powerful message about climate change

How to follow our Latin America 2018 meeting

Bees are at risk from pesticides, according to a European watchdog

Why parents shouldn't worry about violence in video games

Why freak Arctic weather is becoming more common

How Norway’s sovereign wealth fund made $130 billion in one year

Why social media won't impact your social life

How to stop stressing in a turbulent world

Some remarkable women that history has forgotten

A 'supercolony' of 1.5 million penguins has been discovered - by accident

100 Tesla Gigafactories could power the entire world with sustainable energy

If you want your child to get a good job, let them play more

This gym gets its power from your workout

3 ways AI could help our mental health

How social entrepreneurs can strike partnerships with big companies

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos is building a giant ‘10,000-year clock’ inside a mountain

These are the world’s 19 most endangered animals

The world needs to live up to promises made on biodiversity. Here’s how

Munich and Tel Aviv rising, how to talk to children, and other top stories of the week

8 steps to solve the ocean’s plastic problem

The world's first floating wind farm is already exceeding expectations

13 cities that are starting to ban cars

The world needs to build 2 billion new homes over the next 80 years

Here are some books that tech titans want you to read

The world's agricultural back-up in case of disaster is 10-years-old

The unknown history of Silicon Valley

These award-winning photos show our planet at its most beautiful

This robot superhero could be the future of disaster relief operations

This Dutch supermarket now has an aisle with no plastic packaging

Here is what's holding back Africa's digital revolution

Could sustainable investing be the best way to tackle climate change?

This map shows the human influence on extreme weather

AI will write a best-seller by 2049, experts predict

This is why the Moon is getting a 4G network

This map shows the world's fishing footprint

Why strengthening the global economy means closing the digital divide

Have we reached peak smartphone?

A simple change to burgers could save the emissions of 2 million cars

6 ways to channel your inner underdog

A new French law will fine men for harassment

This is why scientists are making climate predictions for 2300

Automation could make us less productive. Here's why

This disease kills half the people who get it, but you've probably never heard of it

The way we make things is about to fundamentally change

Migration benefits all of us. These stories show how

These will be the world’s most populated countries by 2100

Podcast: An Inclusive Revolution?

A yellow card for the global economy

Move over, microfinance. Here’s why the future of development is in nanofinance

What impact will automation have on our future society? Here are four possible scenarios

How a single market would transform Africa’s economy

Google's new AI knows which images you'll like - before you've even seen them

Why does being kind make you feel good?

This is how our perception of ageing changes over time

This is how you can get what you need from your boss

Why a small amount of anxiety could improve your memory

Diesel cars will be banned in Rome by 2024

This is what Bill Gates thinks about cryptocurrencies

New Zealand is the world's least corrupt nation

How emerging tech will change India's workforce

Genetic report cards could be the future of healthcare

The best time of day to learn a new language is just before you go to bed

The scientific reason Europe is incredibly cold and snowy this week

How you talk to your child changes their brain

Geothermal mega-drills and floating reactors: the future of island power

A glimpse into the future of international security

Paris wants to build a forest 5 times larger than Central Park

How hope can play a vital role in staying healthy

Is the future of education learning by doing?

Canada is putting $1 billion towards fighting cybercrime

Statecraft is dead, it's time to turn to webcraft instead

Saving the planet doesn't mean eradicating plastic. It means changing it

Your next pair of shoes could be made from seaweed

Being a great boss comes down to knowing when to use two distinct skills

This is why loneliness is bad for your health

Why America is stuck in its own dream

Why Saudi Arabia is spending $64 billion on entertainment

Could these grey pouches be the answer to smartphone addiction?

Three countries are leading the renewable energy revolution

7 must-read economics stories of the week

How France and India can unleash the power of “frugal innovation”

These storms were so bad they made scientists want to invent a whole new category

Want to be more rational? Learn another language

This South Korean chat app has become a new outlet for #MeToo

Taiwan has committed to banning plastic items by 2030

Anxiety drugs are getting into the water we drink. This is how we could stop them

This laser could charge your phone from across the room

Why unemployment isn't the robots' fault, it's ours

How Canada can be a global leader in ethical AI

There's an important link between screens and happiness that you should know

Cape Town has devised a musical solution to its looming water crisis

Self-driving cars could have to pass a driving test

How deforestation in the Amazon is pushing it to the Point Of No Return

6 billion nights of sleep, hacking the climate and other top stories of the week

These countries have the most generous pensions

In Norway, kids aren’t taught to compete with each other until they’re teenagers

This online game can 'vaccinate' you against fake news

Three ways to make your children more empathetic

This simple treatment could be the solution to peanut allergies

Peru has created a new national park protecting a vast area of rainforest.

Why you never get sick of listening to your favourite song

There's a problem at universities we're not talking about: mental health

The 12 books every aspiring leader should read, according to a Stanford professor

Your face? There are 15 genes for that

These are the world’s most traded goods

Most people aren't afraid of alien life, according to new research

Saving India’s lifelines: what we must do to rescue our rivers

5 tech hotspots to watch - and we don't mean Silicon Valley

Religion and happiness. Is there a link?

Google can predict your risk of a heart attack by scanning your retina

This simple idea could stem the tide of plastic waste

Why we need to stop worrying about our role in a robotic future

Should you quit while you're ahead? Here's what the science says

Why #MeToo is the beginning of a culture of accountability

How ‘mental rehearsal’ prepares us for action

12 foods that might soon be extinct

This gun owner cut his weapon in half in support of gun control

These African communities are taking control of their own water supplies

These are the world’s most spoken languages

The state of research and innovation in Europe in 7 charts

Time's up: Apple overtakes Switzerland in watch sales

Gun control in four countries around the world

Four famous moments when sport and politics collided

Having siblings makes you more empathetic

Showing off your flaws could make you more successful. Here's why

This Indian state produces more wind power than Sweden or Denmark

You can charge this device with the slightest movement of your fingers

Marine biologists are using light to save deep sea fish

We know you aren't reading your privacy policy. But this AI will do it for you

These dogs are helping to replant Chile's forests

These chips are made from jellyfish

How should we regulate the flow of online content?

These are the best universities in Asia

It's time to tackle tech's growing influence on the creative economy

Podcast: Your government needs updating

This man is turning waterlogged wasteland into fish farms in India

These are Asia's cities to watch

The anticipation of something might make you happier than the actual event

Remembering a murder you didn't commit. Meet the psychologists who say it's possible

94% of all BAFTA film award nominees have been white

In countries with higher gender equality, women are less likely to get STEM degrees

Bill Gates has one piece of advice for future entrepreneurs

These renewable superpowers control the future of energy

Here's what could buy us some time before Cape Town runs out of water

How we can tackle our plastic problem, according to the UN's Head of Environment

This country works the longest hours in Europe

Doctors in the UK are prescribing social activities to fight against loneliness

Is this a new golden-age for energy communities?

Black Panther: loved by the world, hated by trolls

Chemicals in products like paint and perfume create as much pollution as cars

Why paying mothers more could fix the gender pay gap

McDonald's is taking cheeseburgers out of its Happy Meal

The next big thing for business? Creativity

When citizens set the budget: lessons from ancient Greece

The latest in earthquake detection? Artificial intelligence

This US city is about to become the largest to run on renewable energy

8 facts about love and marriage in America

AI raises lots of questions. These are the ones we should be asking

These are the world's best business schools, according to the Financial Times

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Technology is helping travellers navigate the Chinese New Year rush

China has sent 60,000 soldiers to plant trees

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