Buses could be history in a short while
In 1890, no one foresaw the rise of the internal combustion engine: horses were the fastest means of transport, and a status symbol. Today,...
Bike-share companies are transforming US cities – and they’re just getting started
Residents of major U.S. cities are becoming used to seeing docks for bike sharing programs nestled into parking spaces or next to subway station...
Artificial intelligence: between scientific, ethical and commercial issues
The fatal crash involving an autonomous car operated by Uber in the United States was a tragic but timely reminder of the dangers of...
Antibiotic resistance fight could get a little help from ants
The world is facing an antibiotics crisis. Due to overuse, many once-powerful drugs are now useless against certain strains of serious bacterial infections. So...
3D printed sports shoes are more about your wallet than your feet
ManMohan S Sodhi, City, University of London
The race is on to bring 3D printed footwear to market. Adidas, Nike and Under Armour are some...