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Wastewater isn't a burden, it's a valuable resource

Wastewater from households, industries and agriculture should not be seen as a problem but a valuable resource.

Es un ave... Es un avión... ¡Es un dron comestible de ayuda humanitaria!

El prototipo de esta clase de dron —denominado Pouncer— está hecho de madera, pero los diseñadores planean usar materiales comestibles en la próxima versión.

Imagine a drone. Now imagine you could eat it

Edible drones filled with food, water or medicine could soon become indispensable in humanitarian emergencies.

The world's major famines from the last century

As UNICEF flags the risks faced by children in four countries, a look back at famines over the last 100 years.

Cancer among women is set to rise dramatically poor countries - but these cheap measures could prevent that

Inteventions costing as little as $1.72 per person could prevent thousands of deaths from breast and cervical cancer in developing countries.

Tech companies and the refugee crisis: what are they doing to help?

A number of tech companies are offering their business strengths to support refugees and disaster victims.

How global warming will change your diet

Climate change could cause significant changes to global diets, leading to more than half a million extra deaths in 2050.

Do men want gender equality more than women?

A recent survey suggests that more men support gender equality than women, writes Magdalena Mis.

How technology could help indigenous people protect their land

How human waste could power millions of homes

How solar powers climate innovation

How can mobiles help Syrians find water?

How do we cut child death rates?

How do we keep girls in school?

The importance of water cooperation