2016 November

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF It seems algorithms rule the world, now scientists think they have identified the algorithm responsible…

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF New technologies, combined with a renewed global focus on defence and security, have kicked off…

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Technologies including AI, bots, drones and robots will lead to the automation of large parts…

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF As the threat to jobs from AI, automation, drones and robotics increase governments are experimenting…

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Tidal energy is still more complex and more costly to deploy, support and buy than…

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Many of todays technology advances, such as AI and materials science, have been made possible…

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Neurons play a crucial role in helping ensure our bodies run smoothly, but when they’re…

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF As emerging technologies combine we’re entering the era where we can talk to machines in…

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Not being able to speak other languages divides us, and it prevents us and the…

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Over 1 billion people live without electricity, and the cost of reaching them using traditional…

WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Many people forget that virtual reality is just that – virtual, as a result it’s…