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Sports face a reckoning on brain injuries

For a long time, professional sporting bodies were afraid of the ‘c word’ — concussion.

Can the global backlash against human rights be stopped?

Respect for human rights has declined over two decades. But despite a backlash against the international legal order, some players are driving positive change.

Big decisions facing new-look PIF leadership

The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting begins in Tonga with many big questions, ranging from the region’s banking crisis to New Caledonia’s unrest.

How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly

Intelligent virtual human companions could help address the social isolation felt by many older people.

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Why space is the next frontier in mining

Private companies and governments are reaching for the stars in an effort to ease Earth-bound shortages.

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Who’s afraid of quantum computing?

The road to a quantum future may be longer and more winding than some expect, but the potential it holds is profound.

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If your city is sinking, why not make it float?

Floating cities are emerging as a possible solution for residents of many of the world’s sinking megacities, if they can be built and operated sustainably.

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Building the future with robotics

Amid a search for greener, cheaper construction, innovations in robotics are being keenly watched.

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Restoring the ability to swallow using brain-machine interfaces

To address swallowing disorders, most medical researchers look to improving organ function, but these researchers are looking at our brains.

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Warning: This planet is protected by video surveillance

Spying from space has lifted the veil over the battlefield, diffusing the fog of war and lessening the utility of aggression.

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Sports face a reckoning on brain injuries

Can the global backlash against human rights be stopped?

Big decisions facing new-look PIF leadership

How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly

Why space is the next frontier in mining

Who’s afraid of quantum computing?

If your city is sinking, why not make it float?

Building the future with robotics

Restoring the ability to swallow using brain-machine interfaces

Warning: This planet is protected by video surveillance

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