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Seoul trials robot teaching assistants in nursery schools

The "Alpha Mini" is just 24.5 centimetres tall and can dance, lead sing-a-longs, recite stories and even teach kung-fu moves as children mimic its push-ups and one-legged balances.

Mobility

US law mandates that carmakers integrate anti-drink driving technology

The federal law will require new cars to incorporate breath sniffing sensors and finger-scanning detectors to prevent drink-driving.

Home

Flush with success: Are these the most bizarre toilet innovations?

There is no shortage of ideas when it comes to innovating the humble privy. Here’s our top five on World Toilet Day.

Tech News

Euroviews. Banks and fintechs: A common purpose key to a successful partnership

Wise, one of Europe's largest fintechs, explains how banks and fintechs can create a mutually beneficial and successful partnership.

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Rethinking urban mobility: Next generation of CityAirbus

Partner content presented by Airbus

Airbus Helicopters is building cleaner, cutting edge transportation solutions for the urban mobility market.

Ecotech

What will the world's first flying electric car race look like?

After completing the final tests on its cars, Airspeeder is planning to launch the first three races later this year.

The Exchange

Will we be hailing taxis from the sky by 2025?

In partnership with Media City

Flying cars sound like something out of a science fiction film, but money is pouring into the development of human-sized drones and cargo-carrying airships. Will flying taxis soon be stopping outside our doors?

Japan

Cementing a cleaner future: how Japan is cutting carbon from industry

In partnership with The Government of Japan

In this episode we focus on the latest innovations in Japan to capture and recycle carbon and develop zero-carbon concrete.

Ecotech

Half the water in a toilet flush could power your home

Earthshot Prize-winner Enapter starts mass production to bring green hydrogen to everyone.

Climate

Are machines or trees better for reducing CO2?

If we're going to slow down global warming scientists say we're actually going to have to take billions of tonnes of CO2 out of the atmosphere. So how do we do it? Plant trees or use machines?

Home

The race is on to stop solar flares from crashing our digital systems

A team of UK researchers are testing ways to shield electronics from solar radiation which could scramble the binary code that the smooth functioning of our digital world depends on.

Mobility

This Russian exhibit is inviting visitors to meet their ‘digital twin'

Using cameras, sensors and real-time technology, artist Maxim Zhestov has produced an installation that simulates human gestures and movement in digital space.

Health news

Scientists call for 'radical rethink' of tech's role in health

Large gaps remain in our understanding of the interface between digital technologies and health, according to the latest report by The Lancet and Financial Times.

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Meet the Swedish entrepreneurs rethinking the way we shop and pay

Author and futurist Tom Goodwin is in Stockholm to meet people who are rethinking the way we shop and pay using the power of new technology.

Tech News

Is Facebook about to change its name?

Amid heavy scrutiny, Facebook has reportedly decided it’s time for a new name that aligns with it’s ambitions to build the ‘metaverse’.

Mobility

New driverless train driving innovation on Germany’s railways

Hamburg scored a world first when they unveiled an autonomous train as part of a €60 million modernisation project for its S-Bahn.

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The new technology helping us create better, more sustainable designs

Author and futurist Tom Goodwin is in London to explore how new technologies are shaping the future of design.

Next Series

Meet the Miami entrepreneur reimagining the future of digital art

Author and futurist Tom Goodwin is in Miami to discover what happens when emerging technologies like high-resolution screens, blockchain and NFTs collide with the world of art.

Tech News

Can these Google tools help users take more eco-friendly decisions?

New features announced by Google on Wednesday look to reduce our carbon footprint by changing our daily choices. But will they work?

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How Iceland’s unique nature is making it a hotbed for green innovation

Author and futurist Tom Goodwin goes to Iceland to explore how new technologies, inspired and powered by nature, are helping make the world a better place.