Emerging Technologies
10 of Albert Einstein's best quotes
The wisdom of the world’s most famous scientist.
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Nature and Biodiversity
Chart of the day: Is 2019 the beginning of the end for coal in Europe?
Renewables are slowly taking the place of coal – but many countries are still too dependent on the black stuff.
Social Innovation
Two in five American couples now meet online
Our chart of the day shows Americans are more likely to meet the love of their life on a dating app or the internet, than in real-life social circles.
Climate Action
If airlines were a country they'd be one of the world's top 10 greenhouse gas emitters
Airlines emit more greenhouse gases than Brazil, Mexico and the UK. If they were a country, they'd be in the world's top 10 emitters.
Climate Action
Zero by 2050: How the world's economy has planned to battle climate change
17 countries, including the UK, Norway, Sweden, Spain and France have all set net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Major cities such as Los Angeles, London and Barcelona are also aiming for ze...
Nature and Biodiversity
Scientists have a new suggestion to create more climate-friendly cows
Eliminating certain bacteria from the stomachs of cattle could cut harmful methane emissions, researchers say.
Sustainable Development
Fashion's hot new trend: clothes you don't need to wash (very often)
We’ve been conditioned to think we need to wash our clothes after every wear – we don’t.
Trade and Investment
European businesses feel less optimistic about growth in China as trade war bites
A lack of market neutrality and regulatory hurdles are also among the challenges European firms face operating in China.
Nature and Biodiversity
Weather reports could soon be telling us about the role of climate change
Improving public understanding of the links between human activity, climate change and extreme weather events is vital.
Education and Skills
These are the world's best universities
The top 10 continues to be dominated by Western institutions.
Leadership
What makes a great CEO? The people they surround themselves with
Despite different business cultures, workers in five countries all give CEOs better ratings when they have strong leadership teams around them.
Nature and Biodiversity
Shanghai has tough new recycling rules – and it will stop collecting trash from communities that don't comply
The megacity has launched one of China's first recycling schemes as the country looks for ways to tackle its waste.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Here’s how factories can lead in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
A few leading manufacturers are lighting the way in the adoption of digital technology.
Economic Growth
This is how much the US-China trade war could cost the world, according to new research
The stand-off could see the global economy lose $600 billion.
Energy Transition
China's lead in the global solar race - at a glance
By 2024 China will far outstrip any other country for solar panels - this is why.