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Entrepreneurship isn't easy. Here's how you can make your startup a success
If you're a new boss, here's how to gain your employees' trust
This is what empathy really is, and why we need it
5 things leaders can do to create a truly circular economy
This is how Obama's performance on jobs compares to his predecessors
Kenneth Rogoff: Australia and the cashless society
Here's what AI means for the future of healthcare
The sharing economy has already transformed how we move around our cities. What’s next?
Why universal basic income is a simple, but effective idea
Challenging dress codes: At school, at work, on the red carpet
The connection between machine learning and human learning
The most overlooked leadership skill? Having a moral compass
The future of treating rare diseases
From Dada to Davos, how artists speak truth to power
How green is your city? These maps compare green spaces around the world
Everything you need to know about Davos 2017
Why we need a new way to judge the value of medicine
How China will impact the world economy in 2017
Four key areas for global risks in 2017
How can we help kids protect themselves online?
A view from the heart of Trump country on a divided America
Beyond the headlines: quantifying the economic contributions of migrants
2017 is the year healthcare goes sci-fi
The future is automated. Here’s how we can prepare for it
These are the most dynamic cities in the world – and they’re not the ones you’d expect
Business has been part of the problem. Now it must be part of the solution
These tech trends are set to have the biggest impact on businesses
Are these the gadgets most likely to change our lives in 2017?
The future is bright for the electricity sector. Here's why
Set yourself resolutions for the year? Here's why most people fail
Using your social life to improve your health
Women make better doctors, according to new research
5 reasons why the economy is failing the environment, and humanity
The birds of suburbia are getting 'divorced'
If AI is the future, what does it mean for you?
The car industry is heading towards a driverless future
Have we reached 'peak trade'? New research may have the answer
Your brain helps your body fight bacteria. Here's how
A call for responsive and responsible leadership
Our national leaders have failed us. It’s time to hand over power to global institutions
For refugees, 2016 was a year of contradictions
Three key challenges for the world in 2017
From early explorers to Trump – a history of the transatlantic relationship
The iPhone is 10 years old. Watch as Steve Jobs unveils the very first
Where does America stand in the new geopolitics of oil?
Azerbaijan's economic priorities for 2017
The case for testing drugs on pregnant women
Globalization and the US election: we need to take the voices of the discontented more seriously
The LGBTQ equality movement has come too far to be beaten now
The future is becoming a burden on the young. These three principles could change that
What is globalization anyway?
AI doesn't mean a cold, robotic future. Here's how the machines can work for us
To end terror we need to engage Islam, not ignore it
Will the automation of everything lead to job creation or job risks?
Want to motivate your employees? Here's how
Wearable tech means companies could monitor everything we do. Should we let them?
Light could transform the way we treat disease. Here's how
Davos 2017: Meet the Crystal Award-winners
Weaponized AI, digital espionage and other technology risks for 2017
Southeast Asia's ecosystem is in serious trouble
Emotions and memory: here's the link
Here's why there's a gender gap in computer science
Three hopeful trends for the future of welcoming migrants and refugees
The world as 100 people, glimpsed over 200 years of history
A strengthening dollar, but will there be an intervention?
A commitment to discovery will allow innovation to thrive
In the digital revolution, it’s still people who matter the most
Business leaders: this is our wake up call
The global economy is broken. Inclusive capitalism can fix it
Welcome to the blockchain revolution. This is what it means
Natural capital: John Grade’s dazzling, decomposing artworks
The one thing we can't do without in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
How creating new markets can change the future of development finance
Here's how to turn resolutions into reality, according to an expert
Worried about AI taking your job? It's already happening in Japan
What new technologies carry the biggest risks?
7 Martin Luther King Jr. quotes that resonate today
Here's why bitcoin boomed in 2016
This is how we build a stronger, data-driven humanitarian sector
Our food system needs an overhaul. Let’s start now
Mining Bitcoin in the mountains of China
10 must-read economics stories of the week
In a post-truth world, the fight against climate change is still winnable
Here's why 2016 wasn't as bad as everyone claims
In an interconnected world, a new way of looking at trade
Big data: moneymaker and force for social good?
Here's why our political opinions differ - and get further apart
Could populism spell the end of the EU?
With uncertainty in Europe, will Germany take the lead?
Here's what we really understand about the Chinese economy
Wages have fallen 43% for Millennials. No wonder they’ve lost hope
Innovation is an over-rated distraction
Jeffrey Sachs: Global cooperation is the only way forward for the US
Four steps to protect your business against cybercrime
Leading an anxious world, borders can’t stop terror and other top stories of the week
Trump, taxes and the US economy
This is what we need to talk about in Davos
Market capitalism should benefit the many, not just the few. Can 2017 be the year we finally make it happen?
On our radar: Understanding Davos
How do we tackle the world’s $220bn hygiene problem?
Lessons from Germany on successfully integrating refugees
3 predictions for the future of retail – from the CEO of Walmart
7 CEO personality types that will drain the life from a company
Companies should do more to stand up for human rights. Here's how
Nouriel Roubini: Trump and global peace
Why the New Silk Road needs a digital revolution
A look back at 2016: the good and the bad
You live in a world full of risks. These are the biggest
Five personality traits, and what they could mean for you as a leader
Our planet is at breaking point. But it’s not too late to save it
Think you're good at deciding who's trustworthy? Bad news
Some people are better at multitasking online. This is why
Conflict costs us $13.6 trillion a year. And we spend next to nothing on peace
The world today looks a bit like it did before World War I - but what does that mean?
These 5 innovations will transform the lives of smallholder farmers
You might be able to 3D print food. But would you eat it?
Watch as this intelligent car predicts a collision before it even happens
3 ways business leaders can use AI ethically
Could the CEO be replaced by a robot?
5 ways to make blended finance work
Religion may be bigger business than we thought. Here's why
Globalization has left people behind. This is what we should do about it
Two steps towards a more resilient world
Shakira: What neuroscience has taught us about a child’s developing brain
Our national politics are pulling us apart. The UK, US and EU must stay aligned
Corruption and the erosion of trust
Technology is changing the way we live, learn and work. How can leaders make sure we all prosper?
Like hackers, we must innovate to fight cybercrime
How can businesses help prevent the sexual exploitation of children online?
Multitasker? It might be time to break the habit
Don't get on with your boss? Forget about blaming cultural differences
Growth in China: what next?
How can artists lead dramatic social change?
Is economics education failing?
Brexit and Trump: The end of Anglo-American economic leadership?
Businesses must fight to protect globalization
To achieve the SDGs, the world must work together
The case for doing business in risky economies
How running in Central Park helped these Chinese immigrants find a community
Transgender rights: How supportive is your country?
Populism is poison. Plural cities are the antidote
An easier way to learn a language? This is what research says
Stop overestimating the threat posed by Russia’s ‘new’ form of warfare
The largest internet company in 2030? This prediction will probably surprise you
Now more than ever we need to protect human rights. But do people still care?
The promise of digital health
Today's CEO earns 130 times the average salary. We need to talk about this
We may have less than 5 years to change how we learn, earn and care
Can you tell if this music was composed by artificial intelligence?
Women in 2016: Founders, trailblazers, honourees
How changing sustainable production could take us to Mars
The internet of things will disrupt manufacturing for ever, but are you ready?
How do we make sure our children are fluent in digital?
Argentina and inflation: what the rest of the world can learn
Connectivity is not a luxury for refugees. It is a lifeline
Clean, high-tech: this is the factory of the future
What emerging economies can teach us about designing better innovation policies
Lessons from Poland on populism
45 million people are victims of modern slavery. Here are five steps to setting them free
Tomorrow's production systems will be closer to nature
An ancient piece of wisdom to help you give employees better feedback
Here's how scientists are building a better understanding of our brains
This is the impact of global firms on trade
16 things that 2016 taught us about the US and the world
Getting more forgetful as you're getting older? This is why
How the internet is improving healthcare
Four principles for leadership in an uncertain world
Virtual reality: more reality than virtual?
Who would you trust more, a stranger you've met through the sharing economy, or a colleague?
When the line between war and peace becomes blurred, how do we keep ourselves safe?
Ethical systems design: what smart leaders are using to improve their organizations (and the world)
Five leadership priorities for 2017
Why border controls won't protect Europe against terrorism
Forest Whitaker: This is what real leadership means to me
10 must-read economics stories of the week
Talk to your 80-year-old self, and other tips for the 100-year life
10 emerging trends in Latin America’s economy – from the region’s biggest bank
4 steps to making leaders more accountable
Towards a more enlightened kind of capitalism
What does leadership really mean? Two things
The Titanic, leadership failures and climate change
A day in the life of Scott, hopelessly distracted office worker
Rape can never be justified, yet an alarming number of Europeans think it can
Which countries are on the right track, according to their citizens?
Is Twitter better at predicting elections than opinion polls?
5 global problems that AI could help us solve
5 tech innovations that could save us from climate change
5 charts that show what is happening to the middle class around the world
As the ATM turns 50 are we withdrawing from cash altogether?
Two reasons computers won't destroy all the jobs
Post-truth politics isn't inevitable. This is why
When will there be a self-driving car in your driveway?
Seven global medical technology trends to look out for in 2017
Nice guys don’t finish last. In fact, they might be more effective leaders
155 years of oil prices - in one chart
Data might seem daunting, but here's how to use it to make better decisions
This innovative financing tool could reduce violence in a city near you
Feel like a fraud at work? This is how it's impacting your career
Corporate debt, emerging economies and macroeconomic performance
Six visions of our cities in the future, from Tokyo to Accra
Should we be worried about a world ruled by algorithms?
Here's why China needs to tackle its corporate debt problem
Research suggests women are happier than men, but is this right?
Looking for aliens? Forget the telescope, just use data
These are the places with the fastest internet in the world
Of course social media is transforming politics. But it’s not to blame for Brexit and Trump
When it comes to ‘saving globalization’ world leaders are still missing the point
The most defining moments of 2016, according to 6 global leaders
A 10-point guide to responsible leadership in the age of populism
The solitary genius is a myth. We need to work together
Which European country spends the most on Christmas?
The state of the world in 2016 – in charts
Joseph Stiglitz: What Trump will mean for American workers
Small treats can help us achieve our goals
With great power, comes great responsibility, so why do so many leaders pass the buck?
How an anti-gravity suit is saving the lives of new mothers
The majority of US adults think the media should not stray from the facts.
Fancy a trip to Mars? This is how space travel could impact your health
Wonder Woman gets fired, sexism at Christmas, and other must-read gender stories
Want to stay anonymous online? You probably can't
Should we be allowed to move across borders freely?
Tolerance levels rise with levels of education right?
The new head of the US Department of Energy is a climate sceptic, but this won't be the end of the Paris Agreement
Think cyberattacks only target big corporations? Wrong
Europe in 2017: these are the key events to watch out for
The precariat, populism and robots: is basic income a political imperative?
The trick to becoming CEO? Don't try to become a CEO
Doodling at work? Why it's good for you
Criticial leadership skills, according to a global survey
If Hollywood has taught us anything, it's that robots need ethics
This is the world's smallest radio. It's inside a diamond
These two psychologists changed the way we view the mind
The future of transport? China's tiny electric car that looks like a golf buggy
These are the 'hidden costs' for migrant workers
Skilling up: human capital and Latin America
Zero-growth could be the new long-term normal in developed economies: Six charts that explain why
The rise of the machines: lessons from history on how to adapt
In pictures: the tumultuous year that was 2016
These giant infrastructure projects are set to reshape Africa
Ebola and Zika: what one can teach us about the other
How populism taps into the human desire for punishment - a psychologist explains
Taking your business global? Keep this in mind
Misuse of social media can damage your mental health
The Arab world must invest in its greatest asset - young people
Migrants help economies to thrive. So why do they still generate fear?
Before you hire new staff consider these four things
Carl Bildt: In a time of uncertainty, how should we view a Trump presidency?
Cut congestion by taking cars off the road. And moving them underground
How to follow and embed Davos 2017
Want to give your brain a boost? Running may be the answer
Trapped in a violent marriage? Beaten by the police? This is why justice fails
The education gap: how the achievements of developing countries vary
These four numbers define the importance of our cities: 2, 50, 75 and 80
The growth of the alternative workforce, uncovered
What Star Wars can teach us about the loyalty of robots
Governments have a $1 trillion prize to unlock. And Switzerland and Germany might have the key
This is how much you would have to contribute to pay off your country’s debt
Goodbye car ownership, hello clean air: welcome to the future of transport
How much water does it take to make your favourite Christmas meals?
This is the type of intelligence that makes older workers valuable
Using technology inspired by manta rays to count the plastic in our oceans
Global natural wealth is shifting. Here's why.
Computers and children: should you let your kids log on?
Meet the "supernormal" seniors
11 TED talks that try to understand our minds
Changing the lives of millions while adding trillions to the economy
Humans are taking over, and we're putting the world's ecosystems at risk
A face in the crowd: why facial recognition doesn't work like in the movies
10 must-read economics stories of the week
Capitalism's 5 biggest lies, cities vs. terrorism and other top stories of the week
This is how entrepreneurs can impress the right people, according to research
Two's company: why you should never start a business on your own
The future of our cities? It could be blockchain
Risk taker? This is what's happening in your brain
Trump's victory: what can we learn?
Baby seals, vaccine refuseniks and the trouble with empathy
The dream of a better life - why refugees move on from Turkey and Greece
Think you're great at multitasking? A neuroscientist says you're almost certainly not
Our population is ageing, and it's impacting our productivity
How to make sure the future of AI is ethical
People are escaping poverty with the help of digital finance. How should we measure that?
These countries could be the world's new education superstars
5 ways digital finance can help people escape poverty
The books that inspired the world's top start-up investors
These are the best places in the world to be young
How bad is internet censorship in your country?
A G20 task force wants companies to come clean on climate risk
Support for the EU has changed since Brexit – and not in the way you might expect
The best inventions of 2016, according to TIME magazine
Your company needs them, so learn how to attract them
Overconfident bosses don't just look bad, they're worse for society
The era of trade agreements is over. Should we miss them?
This is how the US could look, based on economics
Giving our children a great education: five lessons from South Korea
Think you understand the link between money supply and inflation? Think again
Think you know how the poor would spend the money you give them?
Is it time to worry about house prices again?
Immigration and employment: what research tells us
The impossible question: how much inequality is too much?
Disney and gender portrayal, the ultimate workplace perk, and other must-read gender stories
Will the US economy make a comeback under Trump?
3 things startup founders wish they'd known
Learning a language has a lot of benefits, including making you more tolerant
The future of AI? Here's what Microsoft researchers think
How the world can end poverty by 2030
21.3 million people are at risk if this doesn't change
Here's how to make globalization more inclusive
Why becoming a 'happily modest consumer' could help save the planet
These are 2016's companies of the year, according to Fortune
Terrorists want to destroy our cities. We can’t let them
With childhood education, start early
Want to be more empathetic? Here's some advice from a Navy SEAL
How we can connect 4 billion people to the internet and save money
These are the places where corporations pay the least tax
4 ways to recruit and retain the best talent
The changing face of business - and the part artificial intelligence has to play
The magic number: this is what happens when companies hit a certain number of employees
An elephant in the room? Globalization in the US and other mature economies
Who’s most religious – men or women?
How scientists are bridging the gap between our bodies and electronics
Here's the real impact of the food we eat on the environment
How we determine our wellbeing
There will be much less work in the future. We need to rethink our societies
Kenneth Rogoff: Is it time to say goodbye to big banknotes?
Glass giants: the changing world of skyscrapers
The 20 best books of 2016, as chosen by people just like you
Fake news: why do we believe it?
Are Russia’s leaders ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
It's written in the shells: 500 years of history as told by one clam
Here’s what happened when Brazil banned corporate donations in elections
6 things to know about Russia’s economy
Who makes the better leader: human or machine?
5 things to know about the decline of human rights
Only half of 30 year-old Americans earn more than their parents
Our human rights need to adapt, and fast, if they're to keep up with technology
Populism is spreading. This is what's driving it
Disruption is happening, and we need to move away from job retraining towards job rethinking
5 things to know about China’s approach to free trade
How to impress your new boss - mastering the tea run just won't cut it
At least one-fifth of people from these countries lives abroad
7 maps that will change how you see the world
A world on the move: why we need new rules for migration
A tale of US inequality - the crossover between the top and bottom
5 surprising ways plants have helped us create new technology
Why children are the key to economic growth
Need to control city traffic? Use giant robocops
10 must-read economics stories of the week
46 million slaves, how democracies fall and other top stories of the week
The evidence is in: mobile money can help close the gender gap
Can corruption explain the success of Donald Trump?
This is what responsive leadership really means
4 inspirational human rights activists you’ve probably never heard of
The 5 biggest lies of global capitalism
How can Africa’s teachers prepare for the digital century?
Top of the class: how East Asia has dominated the PISA rankings
This new technology could charge your phone in seconds
Bill Gates must-read books from 2016
A question of quality not quantity? Unemployment rates in the US could be masking another problem
Donald Trump could save the Euro, says Daniel Gros
How to use mobile phones to prevent the spread of disease
Digital transformation is the key to success and it starts with you
These are Europe's best business schools
Don't forget China, its population is ageing too
A major part of our health is being neglected, but this is what we can do about it
America is more accepting of torture than most other countries
How America's relationship with China changed under Obama
The World Trade Organization. Here's what it actually does
The poles just lost a chunk of polar sea ice bigger than India
5 environmentally friendly companies that are changing the world
5 business books you should read this year
Need some advice? Here are some tips to help get it
Over half of us live in cities, so which is the safest?
Feeling wide awake? Some parts of your brain aren't
After five years, Juno is showing us Jupiter as we've never seen it before
Is this the end of the West, asks Joschka Fischer
How millennials can help to end neglected tropical diseases
When behavioural economics goes random
The future of your job is full of uncertainty. But this is how we can make it more inclusive
‘Women-are-wonderful’, Brexit influencers and other must-read gender stories
The future of shopping - no queues and no checkout
The machine that's learning to mimic your brain
Why competition can be healthy for development-friendly trade
Digitally transforming the humanitarian industry
Stop comparing Italy’s referendum to Brexit and Trump. Here’s what it’s really about
Will globalization make your life better, or worse? This is what 15,000 Europeans think
Google to run on 100% renewable energy in 2017
Stay positive and don't forget to delegate - how to manage a heavy workload
Striving for the perfect job? Don't bother, just 'craft' the job you want
The impact of the ‘no’ vote in Italy’s referendum
Going cashless: is India ready for digital?
Spain is renaming its streets. From fascist leaders to women
Stephen Hawking: This will be the impact of automation and AI on jobs
Keeping the patient alive: Monetary policy in a time of great disruption
5 lessons on fighting corruption
5 technologies that are changing the way we understand the brain
These are the best cities to be a student
What are Europe's next political milestones?
The future of technology is looking bleak. Or is it?
The minimum wage, employment levels and earnings. A view from the US
Think you believe in gender equality? Your brain might disagree
There's still a major entrepreneurship gap
Technology is making us feel more alone. Is a return to volunteerism the answer?
Impulsive, disorganized or a perfectionist? Here's why you don't get things done
Europe's refugee and migrant crisis in 2016. In numbers
A little perspective: why we become happier as we get older
Why we should be defending globalization
Is India ready to embrace the circular economy?
The 10 best universities in the world, but this ranking says it's a little different
Seven ideas from around the world that could boost your health
The minimum wage in Japan: would an increase boost wage growth?
This is what 2016 taught us about global income inequality
Religion is still a powerful force in the US. Trump's victory proves that
In a digital world, there's no excuse for more than a billion people to lack an official identity
Inequality is a ticking time bomb and other must-read economics stories of the week
How a puppy could help you become a better networker
Don't believe everything you hear about the gig economy. Some myths debunked
It's been falling for two decades, but is this the cause? Female labour force participation in the US
They're common in the developed world, but do minimum wages work in developing countries?
Emotional intelligence: do you have it?
Javier Solana: We're past the point of closed borders, it's time for smart multilateralism
Is the global economic order being turned on its head, asks Michael Spence
Forget the stereotypes - tech isn't just for the millennials
How we can limit global warming to 1.5°C
This is how Mexico is fighting corruption
More bikes than cars: this is the world's most bike-friendly city
These are the most powerful languages in the world
The horrors of modern slavery, in numbers
Video games are being used to treat children for sight problems
After the shocks of 2016, the world risks turning inwards. Here’s how that can be avoided
Reasons for climate optimism, flying with your mind and other top stories of the week
Disability is not an obstacle to success. These inspirational leaders prove that
How can Africa kill the red tape and improve trade?
The troubling charts that show young people losing faith in democracy
5 things to know about the state of HIV/AIDS in 2016
Want to create a start-up? Here's what to avoid
Want to improve your decision-making and become a better leader? Some mistakes to avoid
We're closer to robots than you think. Intelligence could be the product of a basic algorithm
Are we missing the economic big picture?
How a Formula 1 pit team could help your doctor treat you better
90-90-90, or how we can end AIDS
Inside very tiny tubes, water is doing the complete opposite of what you'd expect
Inequality is a 'ticking time bomb', says Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus
It's the future, AI is smarter than us, and you're a paper clip
When a driverless car crashes, who do you blame?
These businesses are boycotting sexist, racist media
By 2030, this is what computers will be able to do
We don't need to consume less - we just need to design better products
The world’s top economy: the US vs China in five charts
These five maps show how happy Europeans are with their cities
A year of global terrorism, captured in one map
How to prepare for the cyberattack that is coming to your company
5 reasons we should all be climate optimists
Why you should be yourself in the workplace
The future of electronics is coming, and it all starts with light
If your grandparents were wealthy, will you be?
Italy's referendum: what's at stake?
Much more than banking: how mobile phones could help 2 billion people
Donald Trump's economic strategy: can Trumponomics work?
6 things to know about global trade in 2016
These two preventable illnesses are impacting the health of millions of children
Combining machine learning and Romeo and Juliet to explain what makes a good story
Ignore trolls, embrace constructive conflict. How to lead in intolerant times
City lights are illuminating our oceans. And keeping predators awake
Students living in nursing homes - a solution to our ageing populations?
Women in the gig economy, Pakistani women say #BeatMe and other must-read gender stories
Free trade could benefit the world. But there's one thing stopping it
Automation and manufacturing: Can Trump bring back American jobs?
Adair Turner on the US election: What does it mean for the rest of the world?
Why we made the Global Enabling Trade Report
Donald Trump says climate change is a hoax. Here’s why that’s good news for the environment
Working parents: our jobs are flexible, so why can’t our childcare be?
Stop talking about climate action in Africa and start doing something
The future of democracy needs a new kind of leader
How governments can use the profit motive to make the world a better place
Migration in Europe: the story of the East
Artificial intelligence will save jobs, not destroy them. Here's how
10 economies leading the world on trade
In a precarious workplace, this is how workers fight back
Why you procrastinate, according to a psychologist
This implant can predict heart failure
Gordon Brown: Building a fairer, more united UK
Climate change hotspots: what they are and why they matter
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