Do we judge robots on their colour? This study says we do
Picture a robot. What colour are you imagining? The chances are it’s white or metallic,...
This US city put an algorithm in charge of its school bus routes and saved $5 million
Every day across the US, fleets of iconic yellow school buses carry more than 25 million...
The racial wealth gap in the US is affecting its citizens and its economy – this is how
The US has spent the past century expanding its economic power. As it has grown,...
Your next pair of sneakers could be made from coffee
Coffee is a big deal. While just a handful of countries dominate production, it’s consumed in...
This plastic drinks bottle is made from plants
Plastic has transformed many aspects of daily life, from keeping food fresh to ensuring medical...
What is carbon offsetting?
A growing number of organizations, cities, and even entire countries are talking about becoming carbon neutral. And...
Climate change is destroying a barrier that protects the US from hurricanes
The US East Coast could soon be pounded by more intense and destructive hurricanes than...
Biblioburro: The amazing donkey libraries of Colombia
Nestled on the banks of the Magdalena River in the heart of rural Colombia, around...
Deliveries on wheels: At last, an idea that makes sense
What makes a good idea a great idea? This is one of those questions that...
Drones are saving lives in Tanzania’s remote communities
The largest inland island in Africa sits just a few kilometres from mainland Tanzania and...
