Is humanity doomed because we can’t plan for the long term? Three experts discuss Economy & Industry Obsession with short-term planning, contemporary political and economic systems, and crisis points not being used to change the future are why we never leverage our… Read more
Birth at a time of national emergency: from the second world war to coronavirus Wednesday August 5, 2020 By Carly-Emma Leachman Community & Social Women the world over have had their pregnancy and birth experiences drastically altered as a result of the global pandemic. These changes, although necessary, have… Read more
The remote British village that built one of the fastest internet networks in the UK Tuesday July 7, 2020 By Kira Allmann Communications & Technology Unlike much of rural England, Clapham boasts one of the best internet connections in the country – and the locals built it themselves. Read more
Scientists around the world are already fighting the next pandemic Thursday June 11, 2020 By David W Graham & Peter Collignon Economy & Industry For many years, people believed antibiotic resistance in bacteria was primarily driven by imprudent use of antibiotics in clinical and veterinary settings. But growing evidence… Read more
Rewilding: lessons from the medieval Baltic crusades Tuesday May 12, 2020 By Aleks Pluskowski & Alex Brown & Rowena Banerjea Editors' Picks Significant time depth is rarely considered in future planning. But understanding environmental change, and planning for the future impact of our species, must include a… Read more
What future do airlines have? Three experts discuss Wednesday April 22, 2020 By Darren Ellis Economy & Industry The airline industry has faced many crises before – 9/11 and the 2010 Icelandic volcano eruption, for example. But these pale in comparison to the… Read more
