Emerging Technologies
Women's work faces the greatest risk of automation, says new research
More than 70% of the jobs deemed most vulnerable to the robot revolution are held by women, according to a British survey.
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Education and Skills
The recipe for creativity involves a lot of ideas, and a short break
New evidence suggesting creativity is a matter of process could become increasingly important as the Fourth Industrial Revolution boosts demand for skills that are unique to humans.
Geo-Economics and Politics
There are more than 1 billion guns in the world and this is who owns them
A look at how gun culture and legislation varies around the world, as New Zealand seeks to ban semi-automatic weapons after a deadly shooting.
Nature and Biodiversity
5 steps that could end the plastic pollution crisis – and save our ocean
It’s time to think positively about reducing plastics and take effective action to tackle the global problem. This report outlines some tactics.
Industries in Depth
Which are the world’s most popular emojis?
A waffle, an oyster and a sloth are among 230 new emojis about to join better-known icons like the face with tears of joy and the heart.
Nature and Biodiversity
In Wales, ‘rubbish police’ shake down garbage bags for recyclables
One city in Wales is employing people to shake rubbish bags and fine offenders, as the nation moves towards becoming zero waste by 2050.
Jobs and the Future of Work
Average Work Week Hours in Different Countries
Advocates of a shorter working week say it makes people happier and more productive. Check out the average work week hours in different countries.
Nature and Biodiversity
How do we decide if an animal is extinct?
Sightings of thought-to-be-extinct animals like the Fernandina giant tortoise call into question how we define extinction and what the future might hold for some of our rarest animals.
Industries in Depth
Fake news: What it is, and how to spot it
Fake news continues to proliferate - but how much do you know about separating fact from opinion, or truth from hoax?
Industries in Depth
気温40度のアブダビで野菜を栽培する方法
40度になることもある古びた輸送用コンテナで、昼食に使う食材を育てることができるでしょか。アブダビでは、古い輸送量コンテナと水耕栽培の最新技術を組み合わせ、この地域が直面する厳しい気候を克服し、地元食品の生産拡大を目指しています。
Education and Skills
These are the world’s best MBAs programmes in 2019
If you want to kick-start your career in 2019, a new list of the top MBAs could help.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Europe had a record year for Measles - and it’s partly down to anti-vaccine campaigners
Anti-vaccine sentiment is contributing to the recent rise in measles cases, according to the World Health Organization.
Emerging Technologies
Have we reached peak smartphone?
With Apple issuing its first profit warning in more than a decade and statistics pointing downward, is this the start of a trend for the computer in your pocket or just a blip?
Nature and Biodiversity
At this Italian bookshop, children swap their recycling for something to read
An Italian bookseller is hoping his initiative to encourage plastic recycling will raise environmental awareness while fostering a love of reading at the same time.
Industries in Depth
Microsoft says the internet is getting a little nicer
While a report shows online behavior is getting better, it uncovers a worrying theme: internet harassers often aren’t strangers.