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China looks to be 'winning its war against pollution'

This AI could spot early signs of heart failure

How the gig economy can transform farms in the developing world

China has overtaken the UK as the world's second-largest market for art

A million WhatsApp messages were sent in the time it's taken you to read this headline

The surprising truth about fighting obesity

Inequality isn't inevitable. Here's what we can do differently

Why women hold the keys to Africa's future

Why Africa is turning the heads of investors

This is how tree rings could help us predict future droughts

This is how cryptocurrencies challenge the status quo

We need to become global citizens in order to rebuild trust

How laser technology unearthed an ancient African city

Walmart has patented autonomous robot bees

How new technology could help to strengthen global food security

This US city is the first to ban the mining of cryptocurrencies

This is what a century of climate change has done to France's biggest glacier

How can we engineer a more responsible digital future

Almost a quarter of US adults say they are ‘almost constantly’ online

Religious stereotypes need the same attention as race and gender

China is experiencing a retail store resurgence

These were Stephen Hawking’s most dire predictions for the future of mankind

These $139,000 stackable homes can be built in under three weeks

New York will invest $1.5 billion in renewable energy projects

Your bottled water probably contains plastic

This fleet of underwater robots is studying ocean microbes

This is the surprising thing used to make medals for the 2020 Olympics

This is how inequality could be hurting the US economy

This is how urban development is affecting the weather

These are the happiest countries in the world

Companies can help solve water scarcity. Here’s how

The giant, offshore Haliade X wind turbine could be the future of wind energy

Disrupting business models is not enough. We need tech innovation too

What would it be like to travel by hyperloop? Virgin unveils its prototype pod

The challenges of Chinese investment in Latin America

Google is banning online ads promoting cryptocurrencies

Your ability to empathise is determined by your genes

These are the 8 reasons why 2018 could be Africa's year

These 12 rich and powerful people share their definitions of success

The 15 languages that could soon be extinct

Angela Merkel elected for her fourth term as Germany's Chancellor

Scientists are using this technique to make clouds produce snow

The World Health Organization is worried about Disease X

Europe's regional inequality from 1900 to today

Phosphorous is increasing the number of dead zones in our oceans

6 ways the construction industry can build for the future

The energy industry is changing. Are governments switched on?

Here’s how to unleash Brazil’s energy revolution

Here’s how a cleverly designed office can boost productivity

What you need to know about global arms sales in 6 charts

Latin America is the world's most dangerous region. But there are signs it is turning a corner

3 ways AI could threaten our world, and what we need to do to stay safe

4 ways art is sculpting the Fourth Industrial Revolution

A glimpse into the future of behavioural sciences

The secret to solving global issues? Fewer secrets, more collaboration

These 'multilatina' companies can show us the future of Latin America’s economy

Female workforces can revolutionize Latin American business. Here's how

How Latin America can be ready for the jobs of tomorrow

Leonardo da Vinci wasn't born a genius. This is what you can learn from him

President Trump is looking to impose tariffs on $60 billion worth of Chinese imports

The world’s first blockchain-powered elections have just happened in Sierra Leone

These tech companies are taking a stand against wildlife trafficking

This American chef grows fruit and veg deep in the Norwegian Arctic

This is how trade agreements can benefit you as well as your country

These are the most common myths about social media

We're not suffering from a lack of morality. We have too much

The clothing of the future will be fused with technology

Cape Town's drought is causing the economy to dry up too

Norway's capital is planning a sustainable city

It's time to tackle the informal economy problem in Latin America

How big and open data can transform Latin America

These are the countries best prepared for the global energy transition

Here’s how we teach machines to be fair

Will a sugar tax help reduce obesity?

This is the biggest threat to Latin America’s digital transformation

IBM created the world's first smartphone 25 years ago

Tax rules are changing around the world. This is what you need to know

Energy storage will transform Latin America’s electricity value chain. Here’s why

France has a unique approach to regenerating inner cities. This is what we can learn

GDP isn't dead as a measure of well-being just yet. Here's why

This is how solar energy is transforming Pakistan

What is a proton battery?

The amazing benefits of houseplants on your mind and body

The traps that young entrepreneurs should avoid to succeed

The human approach to saving the northern white rhino: IVF

Billions of devices will soon be vulnerable to cyberattack. But we're not ready

How technology can be used to combat online hate speech

Latin America is squandering its most valuable resource. Here’s what we need to do

Here’s how start-ups will shape Latin America’s future

Could cities be the answer to the world’s healthcare woes?

Here’s how to create the next Latin unicorn

Latin America has the biggest skills gap in the world. Here’s how to bridge it

Latin American start-ups are thriving. Let’s help them cross borders

How Latin America and the Caribbean can unlock its digital potential

This is the future of the internet

How a giant Amazonian frog could help save millions of lives

These are the top universities by subject in Latin America

Can blockchain help in the fight against corruption?

We live in a post-truth age. Companies need to rebuild trust

City jobs are no more at risk of automation than they were a century ago

Here’s how we can use technology to rebuild communities

In 2018, 350 million Latin Americans have the chance to vote for change

Elon Musk wants to colonize Mars to prepare for World War III

This is China's happiest city

Learning about different cultures is shaking the foundations of psychology

This terrifying robot wolf is protecting the crops of Japanese farmers

False news travels faster than true stories on Twitter

5 things parents can do to help develop STEM skills

Perfectionism could be making you less successful

This insulation is made from stone, and repels fire and water

Large scale nuclear fusion could be here in just 15 years

Manufacturing jobs used to be the path to prosperity. Not anymore

This is exactly how much money you need to be happy

9 must-read economic stories of the week

Here is what you need to know about the risks of a US trade war

Is Latin America ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

World-changing women, warming Arctic temperatures, and other top stories of the week

Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un are preparing to meet

Starbucks has started charging for takeaway cups to cut plastic waste

Child sex tourism and exploitation are on the rise. Companies can help fight it

Still don't understand the blockchain? This explainer will help

We're throwing away valuable data

A fast-food chain in California is using a burger-flipping robot

How fish farms are helping to fight hunger on a global level

China's first space station is set to crash back down to earth

Comparing 25 of the biggest cryptocurrencies

Cape Town has managed to postpone the day it runs out of water by a year.

This new tool makes it easier to donate your food leftovers

11 countries have signed up to the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Here's how an 'exercise pill' could work in practice

How chess is changing the lives of Pakistan's girls

Miami, New York City, and San Francisco could flood every day by 2100

Swiss residents are wrapping glaciers in blankets to keep them from melting

For Latin America to thrive in the digital era, it must first teach minds, then the machines

If more countries were like Sweden, major economies would get a $6 trillion boost

3 ways this year’s extraordinary electoral cycle could reshape Latin America

Is technology at work your friend or foe?

How do we restore trust in our democracies? Museums can be a starting point

Can 100% of a city’s electricity come from renewables?

AI could reinforce gender inequality

Canada just gave women a pay rise

The depressing thing that happens if you stop work to raise children

Here’s why Latin Americans will thrive in the age of the robots

Companies need to be born socially responsible. Here are 10 reasons why

Personalized, industrialized and inclusive: the future of healthcare in Latin America

Why it's so important for children to see diversity on the big and small screens

There's a new range of Barbie dolls that celebrate female icons

This is how to change men's minds about women

Have we dodged secular stagnation?

Seven CEOs share the books that made them better leaders

14 things you didn't know women invented

Something to chew on: Turning old gum into something new

25 million child marriages have been prevented in the last 10 years

This bacteria could make sunscreen more environmentally friendly

In an urbanizing world, shrinking cities are a forgotten problem

We all suffer from unconscious biases. But we can overcome it

Here's what's still holding working women back in 2018

The circular economy could save life on Earth – starting with our cities

Why this Danish city is rebuilding itself out of recycled rubble

3 things women need to succeed in their career – according to women

Podcast: Your role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

6 ways to align the energy transition with economic growth

How feeling proud or grateful influences your decisions

The scary facts behind the gender pension gap

What is 'Blue Carbon' and how does it help protect our coastal ecosystems?

American businesses are taking a stand on gun control

Berlin is the best city in the world for millennials

Why men's aversion to housework is stalling women's careers

#MeToo is having unexpected consequences for working women

Violent crime in São Paulo has dropped dramatically. Is this why?

It's time to change how Africa powers itself. 500 million people depend on it

Is this the simple solution that could fix public funding?

Belgium has convicted a man of sexism for the first time

3 things to watch for when measuring broadband costs around the world

The future of farming is moving indoors. Here's why

China can teach the West an important lesson about innovation

Loneliness isn't just an issue for the old. It's a problem for the young too

This counterintuitive approach could help tackle severe depression

Purified water doesn't stay drinkable for long. This invention may change that

China's staggering demand for commodities

Lessons from CEOs: What it takes to get to the top

8 simple things you can do to improve women's rights

Lessons on robots from the book that inspired Blade Runner

This is how digital trust varies across the world

How Italy's Five Star Movement could redefine populism

Spotting triggers of unrest - the case of the Arab Spring

The countries where people worry the most about healthcare

Global trade growth, US booming economy and other top economic stories of the week

The Fourth Industrial Revolution could smash gender inequality – or deepen it

These women changed the world - and you've probably never heard of them

Lego is making plant-based plastic pieces

This AI can read your mind - sort of

Three reasons we should resurrect extinct species

Why economists and scientists disagree on long-term growth

This is what a conversation between Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes and Mark Zuckerberg can teach you about negotiation

Millennials are set to overtake Baby Boomers as America's biggest generation

There's a scientific reason why you see the world differently to your children

Do women make better political representatives than men?

The surprising truth behind the world's electric cars

New technologies must create jobs, not destroy them

The Arctic recently sent us a powerful message about climate change

How to follow our Latin America 2018 meeting

How to stop stressing in a turbulent world

Some remarkable women that history has forgotten

This gym gets its power from your workout

Bees are at risk from pesticides, according to a European watchdog

100 Tesla Gigafactories could power the entire world with sustainable energy

Why parents shouldn't worry about violence in video games

Why social media won't impact your social life

Why freak Arctic weather is becoming more common

A 'supercolony' of 1.5 million penguins has been discovered - by accident

If you want your child to get a good job, let them play more

How Norway’s sovereign wealth fund made $130 billion in one year

3 ways AI could help our mental health

How social entrepreneurs can strike partnerships with big companies

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos is building a giant ‘10,000-year clock’ inside a mountain

These are the world’s 19 most endangered animals

The world needs to live up to promises made on biodiversity. Here’s how

Munich and Tel Aviv rising, how to talk to children, and other top stories of the week

8 steps to solve the ocean’s plastic problem

These award-winning photos show our planet at its most beautiful

The world needs to build 2 billion new homes over the next 80 years

13 cities that are starting to ban cars

This Dutch supermarket now has an aisle with no plastic packaging

Here are some books that tech titans want you to read

The world's agricultural back-up in case of disaster is 10-years-old

This robot superhero could be the future of disaster relief operations

The unknown history of Silicon Valley

The world's first floating wind farm is already exceeding expectations

Here is what's holding back Africa's digital revolution

Could sustainable investing be the best way to tackle climate change?

This map shows the human influence on extreme weather

AI will write a best-seller by 2049, experts predict

A simple change to burgers could save the emissions of 2 million cars

6 ways to channel your inner underdog

This map shows the world's fishing footprint

This is why scientists are making climate predictions for 2300

Why strengthening the global economy means closing the digital divide

Have we reached peak smartphone?

Automation could make us less productive. Here's why

This is why the Moon is getting a 4G network

This disease kills half the people who get it, but you've probably never heard of it

A new French law will fine men for harassment

The way we make things is about to fundamentally change

Migration benefits all of us. These stories show how

These will be the world’s most populated countries by 2100

Podcast: An Inclusive Revolution?

A yellow card for the global economy

Move over, microfinance. Here’s why the future of development is in nanofinance

What impact will automation have on our future society? Here are four possible scenarios

How a single market would transform Africa’s economy

Google's new AI knows which images you'll like - before you've even seen them

Genetic report cards could be the future of healthcare

This is what Bill Gates thinks about cryptocurrencies

The best time of day to learn a new language is just before you go to bed

New Zealand is the world's least corrupt nation

The scientific reason Europe is incredibly cold and snowy this week

This is how our perception of ageing changes over time

This is how you can get what you need from your boss

How emerging tech will change India's workforce

Why does being kind make you feel good?

Why a small amount of anxiety could improve your memory

Diesel cars will be banned in Rome by 2024

How you talk to your child changes their brain

Geothermal mega-drills and floating reactors: the future of island power

A glimpse into the future of international security

Statecraft is dead, it's time to turn to webcraft instead

How hope can play a vital role in staying healthy

Your next pair of shoes could be made from seaweed

Canada is putting $1 billion towards fighting cybercrime

Saving the planet doesn't mean eradicating plastic. It means changing it

This is why loneliness is bad for your health

Being a great boss comes down to knowing when to use two distinct skills

Is the future of education learning by doing?

Why America is stuck in its own dream

Paris wants to build a forest 5 times larger than Central Park

Why Saudi Arabia is spending $64 billion on entertainment

Could these grey pouches be the answer to smartphone addiction?

Three countries are leading the renewable energy revolution

7 must-read economics stories of the week

How France and India can unleash the power of “frugal innovation”

These storms were so bad they made scientists want to invent a whole new category

Want to be more rational? Learn another language

This South Korean chat app has become a new outlet for #MeToo

Self-driving cars could have to pass a driving test

How Canada can be a global leader in ethical AI

Taiwan has committed to banning plastic items by 2030

This laser could charge your phone from across the room

Anxiety drugs are getting into the water we drink. This is how we could stop them

Cape Town has devised a musical solution to its looming water crisis

There's an important link between screens and happiness that you should know

Why unemployment isn't the robots' fault, it's ours

How deforestation in the Amazon is pushing it to the Point Of No Return

6 billion nights of sleep, hacking the climate and other top stories of the week

These countries have the most generous pensions

In Norway, kids aren’t taught to compete with each other until they’re teenagers

There's a problem at universities we're not talking about: mental health

The 12 books every aspiring leader should read, according to a Stanford professor

This simple treatment could be the solution to peanut allergies

Peru has created a new national park protecting a vast area of rainforest.

Your face? There are 15 genes for that

Three ways to make your children more empathetic

This online game can 'vaccinate' you against fake news

Why you never get sick of listening to your favourite song

These are the world’s most traded goods

Most people aren't afraid of alien life, according to new research

Saving India’s lifelines: what we must do to rescue our rivers

5 tech hotspots to watch - and we don't mean Silicon Valley

This gun owner cut his weapon in half in support of gun control

This simple idea could stem the tide of plastic waste

Why we need to stop worrying about our role in a robotic future

How ‘mental rehearsal’ prepares us for action

Google can predict your risk of a heart attack by scanning your retina

Why #MeToo is the beginning of a culture of accountability

12 foods that might soon be extinct

These African communities are taking control of their own water supplies

Religion and happiness. Is there a link?

Should you quit while you're ahead? Here's what the science says

These are the world’s most spoken languages

The state of research and innovation in Europe in 7 charts

Time's up: Apple overtakes Switzerland in watch sales

These chips are made from jellyfish

Four famous moments when sport and politics collided

We know you aren't reading your privacy policy. But this AI will do it for you

This Indian state produces more wind power than Sweden or Denmark

Showing off your flaws could make you more successful. Here's why

These dogs are helping to replant Chile's forests

Marine biologists are using light to save deep sea fish

Having siblings makes you more empathetic

Gun control in four countries around the world

You can charge this device with the slightest movement of your fingers

How should we regulate the flow of online content?

These are the best universities in Asia

It's time to tackle tech's growing influence on the creative economy

Podcast: Your government needs updating

94% of all BAFTA film award nominees have been white

How we can tackle our plastic problem, according to the UN's Head of Environment

These renewable superpowers control the future of energy

This man is turning waterlogged wasteland into fish farms in India

Here's what could buy us some time before Cape Town runs out of water

The anticipation of something might make you happier than the actual event

Remembering a murder you didn't commit. Meet the psychologists who say it's possible

In countries with higher gender equality, women are less likely to get STEM degrees

These are Asia's cities to watch

Bill Gates has one piece of advice for future entrepreneurs

This country works the longest hours in Europe

Doctors in the UK are prescribing social activities to fight against loneliness

Is this a new golden-age for energy communities?

Black Panther: loved by the world, hated by trolls

McDonald's is taking cheeseburgers out of its Happy Meal

The next big thing for business? Creativity

This US city is about to become the largest to run on renewable energy

When citizens set the budget: lessons from ancient Greece

Chemicals in products like paint and perfume create as much pollution as cars

Why paying mothers more could fix the gender pay gap

The latest in earthquake detection? Artificial intelligence

AI raises lots of questions. These are the ones we should be asking

8 facts about love and marriage in America

These are the world's best business schools, according to the Financial Times

China has built the ‘world’s largest air purifier’ to battle smog

Technology is helping travellers navigate the Chinese New Year rush

China has sent 60,000 soldiers to plant trees

This tanker is the first to sail across the melted Arctic in winter

Boarding now for a flight from Tokyo to Paris that never takes off

Bill and Melinda Gates have explained why they're giving away their fortune

These flood-proof towers could withstand rising sea levels in New York

How an emoji could be used to battle mosquito-borne diseases

An island of stability: How the Eurozone can maintain its resilience

Delivering packages with drones may benefit the environment

Why solar windows could be the future of renewable energy

These are the cities where property prices are overheating fastest

This is the most popular messaging app in Africa

A brief history of technology

Cockroaches: The key to climbing robots, because we're too hard to copy

What Davos taught me about supporting my transgender child

Universities need philanthropy but must resist hidden agendas

Supersonic jets are making a comeback

Chart of day: The link between gun ownership and gun deaths

Three benefits of electric vehicles, and how to unlock them

Self-driving cars might be able to repair themselves in the future

The Queen of England has launched her own fight against plastic pollution

Why cryptocurrencies don't make sense

These charts show how hot the US might be by 2090

AI is coming to your phone

A deadly epidemic could start at any time. And we're not prepared, says the head of the WHO

India hopes to become an AI powerhouse, with inspiration from China

We might have got the relationship between cities and economic growth wrong

How farmers are learning to grow food without soil or natural light

Mark Zuckerberg asked Bill and Melinda Gates what advice they would give their younger selves

How 'electrifying' the energy sector can decarbonize the world

Fitbit analyzed data on 6 billion nights of sleep – with fascinating results

Here are 5 predictions for the future of our cities

Eurasia, the supercontinent that will define our century

Germany is trialing a plan for free public transport in polluted cities

This ancient advice could make you a better leader

Iceland's reaction to the 2008 crash helped make it the best place in the world to be a woman

Even in Denmark, women take a 20% pay cut for having children

AI facial recognition works better for white skin - because it's being trained that way

Cities of the future may be built with locally available volcanic ash

The story of Tencent's rise to the top of the social media world

The world's languages contain 14 different kinds of love, research has found

How the world can start addressing global wealth inequalities

Twitter can tell us a lot about how likely we are to take risks

Are we at the end of economic convergence?

DNA designer bodies could soon become mainstream

American babies are 76% more likely to die before their first birthday than those born in other wealthy countries

How a lower oil price created opportunities in the Gulf

A glimpse into the future of digital transformation in production

2 simple steps that can unlock the hidden wealth of cities

This is how Kimbal Musk is using shipping containers to inspire millennials

4 factors driving renewable energy in Saudi Arabia

Here are 5 reasons why we need an 'Internet of Energy'

How can policy keep pace with the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

How we banished bad bots from digital Davos

Here's how Finland solved its homelessness problem

Iceland will use more energy mining bitcoin than powering the country

Mark Zuckerberg says the world is much more divided than he ever expected

Automation will make customer service the most in-demand job. Here's why

How social networks can help fight social anxiety

Your new best friend could be artificial

Here are Barack and Michelle Obama's official portraits

Why job titles have a negative impact on the workplace

Almost half of all buses will be electric by 2025

We don't think the world is getting better. This is why we're wrong

This initiative could be a surprising solution to homelessness

A lack of education can literally be deadly

Yemen’s future is our future too

Podcast: The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the future of work

These 3 elements are crucial to the future of electric cars

Brexit, the US, China and the future of global trade

The argument between these two poets highlights one of China's biggest challenges

12 ways to get smarter – in one chart

19 incredible photos taken by drones

Bermuda is planning to reverse the right of same-sex couples to marry

How #ricebunny is helping expose sexual harassment in China

Workers need to be protected from cyberbullying. Here's how

The UK government is contacting hundreds of companies to tell them to pay their interns

The payback date for today's economic recovery is getting closer

The future of cryptocurrencies? The view of two experts

This chart shows how the population of every US state has changed

Why the biggest risks we face have nothing to do with plunging stock prices

The future global order will be managed by China and the US - get used to it

Which of tomorrow’s jobs are you most qualified for?

Threats to the cybersecurity of nuclear weapons

Will John Perry Barlow's vision of an open internet last? Only if we make it

The uniquely unifying power of sports, and why it matters

The challenges of moving towards a world of cleaner fuels

At sporting events like the Winter Olympics, the whole world wins

Being more positive about ageing could lower your risk of dementia

Scandinavian countries are copying Canada's approach to immigration

A healthy marriage might just make your heart healthier too

Ants could be the answer to one of the biggest threats to human health

100% biodegradable tea bags are coming to the UK

Job automation will hurt women first - but will ultimately hurt men more

This is how Bill Gates and Elon Musk tackle their busy days

Your parents' genes influence who you are more than you might think

The Danish government is planning to ban face veils

The most innovative countries, can blockchain save fish and other top stories of the week

A look at past US government shutdowns

How do we tackle the fastest growing waste stream on the planet?

These countries have won the most medals in the Winter Olympics

The Dutch have the best work-life balance. Here’s why

A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace

5 steps to build emotional resilience at work

It’s time to recognize climate change as a disability rights issue

It’s OK to fail, says French president Emmanuel Macron

These artists have visualized the dreams of refugee children

Don't underestimate the value of dialogue

Bill Gates thinks everyone should read these books on science

Has automated trading hijacked the stock market?

Asking out a coworker on a date is okay. But only once

We've stagnated for most of human history. Here's the proof

These are the world's most congested cities

You're addicted to socializing, not your smartphone

Cheddar man: Ancient Briton had dark skin and blue eyes

Instagram is changing the way we experience art

100 years since British women got the vote, here's the story of how it happened

Three ways to improve trust in the digital economy

7 books for Black History Month

This US Navy drone ship has no crew but can hunt down enemy submarines

20 black people who are making history in 2018

This is how trust changes across cultures

The future of hearing aids could be a video game

Here’s what happened when Saudi Arabia announced 140 new jobs for women

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Here's how we can help to stop violence against women in India

Are autonomous cars really safer than human drivers?

This is the link between a bad night's sleep and Alzheimer's

As Arctic sea ice shrinks, new research shows how much energy polar bears use to find food

A group of German workers just won a 28-hour week to help work-life balance

China is an innovation superpower. This is why

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