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Graphene, with its diversity of interesting properties, has been heralded as technology’s next big thing. But, nearly a decade after its discovery, are bendy phones all this material can offer?

Layers of potential

Graphene, with its diversity of interesting properties, has been heralded as technology’s next big thing. But, nearly a decade after its discovery, are bendy phones all this material can offer?

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The new leadership in China should seek to free its best brains to research the technologies of the future if the country is to move away from an economy based on labour and exports
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China’s thirst for innovation

The new leadership in China should seek to free its best brains to research the technologies of the future if the country is to move away from an economy based on labour and exports

Energy Energy storage could be revolutionised by a new wave of research into liquefied air, with first commercial use possible this year

Liquefied air could transform energy market

Energy storage could be revolutionised by a new wave of research into liquefied air, with first commercial use possible this year

Energy Clean tech firm using technology to aid oil and gas industry in fracking boom

Fracking presents opportunity for clean tech pioneers

Clean tech firm using technology to aid oil and gas industry in fracking boom

Technology A team of scientists from Zhejiang have produced a new substance that is just twice as heavy as hydrogen. The material, known as graphene aerogel, also has a number of weighty commercially viable uses

Lighter than air (but still solid)

A team of scientists from Zhejiang have produced a new substance that is just twice as heavy as hydrogen. The material, known as graphene aerogel, also has a number of weighty commercially viable uses

The Knowledge
Technology Obama’s inability to have yet acted on promises to better transparency for UAV strikes is drawing criticism from many senior officials, the issue, as such, is threatening to mar the President’s reputation

Drone transparency is Obama’s primary concern

Obama’s inability to have yet acted on promises to better transparency for UAV strikes is drawing criticism from many senior officials, the issue, as such, is threatening to mar the President’s reputation

Technology Ken Harkin of Sparx Systems explains how effective requirements management can save time and prevent mistakes

The crucial importance of requirements management

Ken Harkin of Sparx Systems explains how effective requirements management can save time and prevent mistakes

Strategy CEO of Infonavit, Alejandro Murat Hinojosa explains how the institution is fundamental for raising standards of living in Mexico

Infonavit’s contribution to private housing development

CEO of Infonavit, Alejandro Murat Hinojosa explains how the institution is fundamental for raising standards of living in Mexico

Energy Pascal Bleeker and Alexander Schoenfeldt of Locamation explain how technology can meet regulations and prevent stranded costs

The financial and sustainable benefits of ‘smart grids’

Pascal Bleeker and Alexander Schoenfeldt of Locamation explain how technology can meet regulations and prevent stranded costs

Technology Apps like Hailo are giving new life to industries not traditionally associated with technology, one such sector being taxiing

Apps widen the technological capabilities of taxi services

Apps like Hailo are giving new life to industries not traditionally associated with technology, one such sector being taxiing

The Knowledge
Energy Propel Fuels, having opened its first station less than a year ago, has already received significant funds for investment

Propel Fuels offer a green alternative to gasoline

Propel Fuels, having opened its first station less than a year ago, has already received significant funds for investment

Technology Various industries across the globe are putting hi-tech gaming software towards some surprisingly productive uses

Industries use gaming software to train employees

Various industries across the globe are putting hi-tech gaming software towards some surprisingly productive uses

Business Firms look to engage employees in bolstering their eco-friendly image as candidates become increasingly environmentally conscious

Companies reap the benefits of furthering eco-policy

Firms look to engage employees in bolstering their eco-friendly image as candidates become increasingly environmentally conscious

Business Caixa Geral de Depósitos uses the strength of its position to promote sustainable practices across a range of sectors

Establishing the Portuguese pillars of sustainability

Caixa Geral de Depósitos uses the strength of its position to promote sustainable practices across a range of sectors

Business As Michael Dell takes the firm he founded private, there are many ways in which the PC maker needs to reinvent itself

How is Dell to thrive in today’s vastly competitive markets?

As Michael Dell takes the firm he founded private, there are many ways in which the PC maker needs to reinvent itself

Technology By simply improving access to data many are looking to revolutionise healthcare and the way we interact with it

Technological advancements in improvements to healthcare

By simply improving access to data many are looking to revolutionise healthcare and the way we interact with it

Energy 'Green coal' is at the forefront of global governmental and scientific agendas in that it could greatly reduce carbon emissions

OSU further the potential of clean coal technology

‘Green coal’ is at the forefront of global governmental and scientific agendas in that it could greatly reduce carbon emissions

Business Microfinance was once hailed as a solution to third-world poverty, though has suffered recent criticism for imposing debt

Is there a future for microfinance in India?

Microfinance was once hailed as a solution to third-world poverty, though has suffered recent criticism for imposing debt

Business The majority of commentators argue that Japan is a near-lost cause. But with long term wealth seemingly growing, it might not be all so bad

Abenomics: Short term band aid, long term health

The majority of commentators argue that Japan is a near-lost cause. But with long term wealth seemingly growing, it might not be all so bad