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Technology’s future isn’t gleaming, it’s dirty and biological

Technology’s future isn’t gleaming, it’s dirty and biological

16 October 2019

We’ve always thought of tech as conquering nature, but the climate crisis is changing everything – not least what future advances will look like, argues Annalee Newitz
Global shipping needs to clean up its act now – here’s how to do it

Global shipping needs to clean up its act now – here’s how to do it

4 September 2019

Bertrand Piccard co-piloted the first round-the-world solar-powered flight. Now he’s aiming to green one of the world’s dirtiest, yet most crucial industries
Global Grad Show: How should we design for the world’s end?

Global Grad Show: How should we design for the world’s end?

20 December 2018

At the Dubai Design Week last November, a generation of graduates shared their ideas for the future of design. We bring them to you for the sixth of our 12 Days of Culture

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