science and technology

Artificial intelligence can help spot the early signs of deteriorating patients in hospital wards, but its application is yet to be tested.

(more…)

It’s unlikely to happen, but if a large space object ever hit Earth, the outcome would be calamitous. Humanity needs to start preparing now.

(more…)

Even with millions in funding and super high-tech equipment, the world’s space agencies need a helping hand from people at home.

(more…)

Single-use plastic is a huge environmental problem, but it can help limit food waste – another big problem. Tackling both will take ingenuity.

(more…)

Countries are increasingly pivoting to nationally developed science and technology. The effects are global.

(more…)

Big Tech companies and the Chinese and US governments are embroiled in a complex relationship of harmony and conflict. We are all at the mercy of the outcome.

(more…)

Artificial intelligence is set to be a multi-trillion dollar industry by 2030, but developing economies risk falling behind unless changes are made.

(more…)

ISIS deliberately destroyed cultural heritage during its occupation of northern Iraq. Satellite and drone images revealed the damage as it unfolded.

(more…)

Many satellites used for commercial or civil purposes are also used by governments and militaries.

(more…)

AI filtering and analysis of open-source data could stop future epidemics from becoming global pandemics.

(more…)