Richard Branson has backed the introduction of a universal basic income and said it is crucial to tackling the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Braanson said it could help protect people whose jobs will be lost as a result of new technology.
Technology is already transforming the way we teach and learn. What will these trends lead to? What will the word “education” mean 30 years from now?
These dolls serve as beautiful reminders of how their owners are beautiful, too – no matter their physical condition or appearance.
Stanford researchers find that focusing on how norms are changing can help people alter their behaviors.
Google introduced new ear buds that the company says are capable of real-time translation of conversations in different languages.
ReGen Villages is a real estate development company aiming to build small, high-tech, self-sufficient residential communities. The communities will grow their own food and generate their own power.
Livestock is 'a bigger contributor to global warming and environmental degradation than all forms of transportation,' Mr Branson said.
Tesla is stepping in to aid Puerto Rico in its recovery from Hurricane Maria by sending hundreds of Powerwall battery systems.
Whether a gym workout, walking to work or washing the floor - physical activity of any kind can prevent heart disease and death, says a large international study involving more than 130,000 people from 17 countries.
Schools and universities have a responsibility to protect students from hate speech while also exposing them to views that disrupt their ways of thinking and ideas of the world.
A look at the research around preserving our brain health and keeping mentally active.
Stimulating positive change at civilization level also requires certain mindsets and ways of thinking. Here are five mindsets that will allow us to leave a positive mark on humanity.
Over 800,000 low-income houses in England and Wales are to have free solar panels installed on their roofs over the course of the next five years.
Major new report finds strong evidence of links between lifestyle and cancer risk. Physical activity and whole grains lowers risk of a specific cancer; too much alcohol and red meat, processed meats and obesity increase the risk.
The idea that reducing the amount of food you eat can slow metabolism and extend lifespan has been around for a while. Only recently has it become more mainstream.
