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Emission impossible

As ship construction continues to expand in scale, it should lead to more pollution. However, due to advances in technology, that may not necessarily be the case

January 17, 2012

Crossing the line

Virgin’s latest project plans to take a fortunate few to the Karman Line, the fringes of outer-space

January 17, 2012

The electrical age

A recent electrical car-hire campaign in France is another example of the automobile industry’s silent revolution

January 17, 2012

Flu “super antibody” may bring universal shot closer

Scientists have found a flu “super antibody” called FI6 that can fight all types of influenza A viruses that cause …

January 12, 2012

New rules urged on hybrid animal-human experiments

Scientific experiments that insert human genes or cells into animals need new rules to ensure they are ethically acceptable and …

September 14, 2011

South Korea fines Apple over data

Apple’s South Korean unit has been fined 3m Won ($2,855) by the country’s communications regulator after the iPhone and iPad …

September 14, 2011

EU wins backing for tariffs on Chinese products

The European Union is set to launch extensive trade barriers on bicycles and ceramic tiles from China, which are the …

September 14, 2011

A mighty enterprise

William Henry looks at the word of mouth and how it can spread dystopia

September 14, 2011

GM animals to kill off their own

GM science continues apace. One of the latest innovations to surface is “autocidal” animals designed to eradicate their own kind …

September 13, 2011

Available in abundance

There are more than enough sustainable resources available on Earth to support a much larger, more diverse, and environmentally friendly economy

September 13, 2011

As ship construction continues to expand in scale, it should lead to more pollution. However, due to advances in technology, that may not necessarily be the case

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Culture

A mighty enterprise

William Henry looks at the word of mouth and how it can spread dystopia

Posted on September 14, 2011Read more

Paved with good intentions

South Africa’s plans to trial a universal healthcare system is admirable, but a countrywide scheme may see it go for broke

Posted on September 12, 2011Read more

Insights

Emission impossible

As ship construction continues to expand in scale, it should lead to more pollution. However, due to advances in technology, that may not necessarily be the case

Posted on January 17, 2012Read more

Crossing the line

Virgin’s latest project plans to take a fortunate few to the Karman Line, the fringes of outer-space

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videos

  • Arnaldo Navarro Machado, Wind energy: where's the money?
  • Peter Bond, Underground coal gasification
  • Fahad Al Gergawi, A catalyst for economic development
  • Knut Halvorsen, Connecting people
  • Michael Loeve, Saving money: saving the planet
  • Pedro Pileggi, Competitive wind energy without subsidies

Perspectives

Available in abundance

There are more than enough sustainable resources available on Earth to support a much larger, more diverse, and environmentally friendly economy

Posted on September 13, 2011Read more

Venture mentors

Proper mentoring is essential for any successful entrepreneur, but how can venture capitalists and philanthropists collaborate to ensure that new talent is fostered?

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The Knowledge

Flu “super antibody” may bring universal shot closer

Scientists have found a flu “super antibody” called FI6 that can fight all types of influenza A viruses that cause …

Posted on January 12, 2012Read more

New rules urged on hybrid animal-human experiments

Scientific experiments that insert human genes or cells into animals need new rules to ensure they are ethically acceptable and …

Posted on September 14, 2011Read more