Energy Transition
'Easy Solar' is bringing light to the darkest areas of Africa
Sierra Leone is one of the world's most energy-deprived countries – but Easy Solar is making a difference by providing solar power to 300,000 families
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Nature and Biodiversity
This country came up with an innovative solution to protect its pristine landscape
If you're planning a trip to Italy, you should know about these new entry fees and restrictions on visitor numbers in Sardinia, Venice and other popular tourist sites.
Health and Healthcare Systems
This wristband tells you what food to buy based on your DNA
A family health emergency led to the invention of a wristband that analyses your DNA to tell you which foods to buy to stay healthy and reduce your risk of diseases like diabetes.
Nature and Biodiversity
This fascinating map shows how food moves around the US
America’s food supply network has been mapped for the first time, showing just how far some staples travel from farm to fork. But the study reveals some foods have surprisingly short jour...
Built Environment and Infrastructure
This is how New York plans to end its car culture
New York will build 400 km of new bike lanes in order to break the city’s car culture and make life safer for cyclists and pedestrians.
Jobs and the Future of Work
Happy employees are more productive, research shows
Happy employees do a better job and are more productive. Researchers working with the University of Oxford say they have the figures to back up the theory.
Energy Transition
Seoul is putting solar panels on all public buildings and 1 million homes
An ambitious renewable-energy project in Seoul will fit solar panels to 1 million households and every public building.
Climate Action and Waste Reduction
4 ways sustainable sports are becoming a thing
From green Olympics to a sustainable Super Bowl, here are four ways sustainable sports are tackling the climate challenge.
Geographies in Depth
5 things to know about the Western Balkans
As leaders from the Western Balkans gather for a World Economic Forum summit, we look at the challenges and opportunities facing the region.
Industries in Depth
空中出租车：5G的应用远超你想象
作为缓解城市拥堵的一种办法，可垂直起飞的电动无人机可能很快会提供一种可持续发展的方式，在我们的城市中运送乘客和货物。现在，最先进的多旋翼直升机添加了5G的功能，使其能飞得更远、更安全。
Health and Healthcare Systems
We are closer than ever to eradicating polio
The World Health Organization has announced the eradication of one of the last two strains of polio. Mass immunisation has almost wiped out this crippling disease.
Industries in Depth
This air taxi uses 5G to ‘see’ around corners
Volocopter is due to launch its electric air taxis commercially in the next two years. The VoloCity has 5G capabilities to allow it to see round corners and even autonomously ask permissi...
Abu Dhabi is investing $250 million in tech start-ups
The UAE has seen a surge in tech investment in recent years – and now Abu Dhabi has made a multimillion commitment to further boost innovation.
Nature and Biodiversity
Scientists now think air pollution is fuelling violent crime
Known for causing respiratory problems, air pollution may also cause people to commit more violent crimes, according to new research.
Nature and Biodiversity
900 Finnish supermarkets are redefining 'happy hour' to reduce wastage
A supermaket chain in Finland slashes its prices at 9pm to lure thrifty customers and shift products that would otherwise be dumped.