We all do it several times a day, but how many of us spare a thought for what happens to our wastewater once it’s been flushed away, let alone whether technology can make this process more efficient. Your intrepid author sought to discover the answers to these questions and more when he visited a major […]

A world away from imploding financial institutions, exciting developments are afoot in the drone industry. These delivery devices, whose merits we’ve been advocating since last year, are becoming more sophisticated. What are still seen by some as a novelty are on the way to becoming much more commonplace. Zipline, the world’s largest drone logistics service, […]

These were the words used by Rena Lee of the United Nations as she presided over the signing of a landmark deal earlier this month aimed at protecting ocean life. Endorsed by 193 countries, this is the first international agreement on ocean protection since 1982. Think of it as a hugely important victory for life […]