Tech & Innovation
How to Design Responsible Technology
Biased algorithms and noninclusive data sets are contributing to a
growing ‘techlash’ around the world. Today, the World Economic Forum, the
international organisation for public-private cooperation...
Digitally shaping a greener world
Women were not allowed on map-making ship voyages until the 1960s—it was
believed that they would bring bad luck. Spanish nuns made maps in the...
‘Digital divide’ will worsen inequalities, without better global cooperation
Inequality will worsen unless the so-called “digital divide” – the gap between
under-connected and highly digitalized countries – is not addressed, warns a
new report released...
Air pollution in a tweet: Communicating complex science
Air pollution is a complex issue that is difficult to communicate to
most people. What causes air pollution? How does it affect our children’s cognitive
development?...
3 emerging smart home trends of 2019
If you're building a new home, you want it to be
stylish, functional, and of course, state of the art with the latest technology
advancements. Smart...
‘Better Future’ lies in prosperity of startups
With the slogan of ‘Better Future’, the 25th edition of Iran
International Exhibition of Electronics, Computer & E-commerce (ELECOMP
2019) is currently underway at Tehran Permanent...
Digital tracking of environmental risks offers insights to humanitarian actors
By the end of this day many people will have made
life-changing decisions, relying on their best guess or their instinct. Some
will yield great results...
China’s Experience with High Speed Rail Offers Lessons for Other Countries
China has put into operation over 25,000
kilometers of dedicated high-speed railway (HSR) lines since 2008, far more
than the total high-speed lines operating in the...
Net Neutrality, EU final call on Internet governance?
It is
possible to celebrate the ability of European models of pluralism protection to
adapt to the new challenges posed by technological progress. The European Union
has...
How to Use Blockchain Technology to Boost Global Trade
Blockchain technology can lower barriers to trade,
according to a new World Economic Forum report, in cooperation with the
Inter-American Development Bank, Windows of Opportunity: Facilitating...