Emerging Technologies
Remote-controlled and crewless: is this the cargo ship of the future?
The future of cargo transportation will be autonomous, according to Rolls-Royce, which has revealed plans for a remote-controlled, unmanned ship.
Rosamond Hutt is a Senior Writer at Formative Content. Recoded to Forum Agenda on 29/05/2024.
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Uber CEO Travis Kalanick: soon, nobody will own a car
The roll-out of self-driving vehicles within the next decade could spell the end of car ownership, according to Uber’s founder and CEO Travis Kalanick.
Economic Growth
Unless we tackle inequity, 69 million children will die of preventable causes by 2030
A new UNICEF report paints a bleak picture of what’s in store for the world’s poorest children if the world does not step up efforts to tackle inequality.
Resilience, Peace and Security
We're blind to the global cost of poor eyesight. But this can change
Poor eyesight is not only robbing people in the developing world of their educations and livelihoods, it’s also costing the global economy.
Emerging Technologies
What is disruptive innovation?
The man who invented the theory of ‘disruptive innovation’ says the term is widely misunderstood. So what does it actually mean?
Geographies in Depth
What does Brexit mean for Britain’s economy? This is what the experts say
After voting to leave the EU, the world’s fifth largest economy now faces uncharted waters. Here’s a roundup of quotes on what Brexit could mean for Britain’s economy.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
5 ground-breaking female mayors you might not have heard of
Here are some female mayors who are leading their cities in innovative ways and making them better places to live.
Emerging Technologies
All you need to know about blockchain, explained simply
Many people know it as the technology behind Bitcoin, but blockchain’s potential uses extend far beyond digital currencies.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Canada is making its national anthem gender-neutral. How do other anthems compare?
Canada is making the lyrics of its national anthem gender-neutral. Will this prompt other countries to do the same?
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Venezuela's economic crisis: all you need to know in 4 charts
Food riots are the latest manifestation of Venezuela's collapsing economy.
Should you take statins? The latest cholesterol debate explained
Millions of people around the world take statins to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke. But new research suggests they may be wasting their time: an international team of scient...
This new map shows how Zika could spread beyond Latin America
A new map shows mosquitoes that can carry Zika are found in 40 US states and Washington DC.
Economic Growth
What you need to know about Peru's election in 5 charts
Economist Pedro Pablo Kuczynski has clinched Peru’s tightest presidential election in more than 50 years. Here's what you need know.
Arts and Culture
6 Nobel Prize-winning authors from Latin America
Latin America is packed with great literary talent – here's a round-up of Nobel Prize-winning authors from the region.
Energy Transition
Dubai is building the world’s biggest solar power plant
Dubai has announced plans to build the world’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) facility by 2030 as part of a wider push towards renewable energy.