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Feeding the future: the rise of agricultural technology
How pressures on food production are driving advances in agricultural technology, and investment opportunities.
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Big tech’s solar-powered data centre launch
Sunlight could provide unlimited energy for data centres in orbit, but near earth space is a congested, contested extreme environment.
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Can social media bans protect children online?
Young people are using virtual private networks and adult IDs to work around social media restrictions.
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Will lab-grown gems bury diamond mining?
Synthetic diamond factories are churning out chemically identical copies of natural stones for a fraction of the price.
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Entering the quantum realm
Quantum technology heralds a tectonic shift in computing power, with advanced modelling set to boost innovation in industry
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A shared future: the age of humanoid robots
With one million machines predicted to be in homes and workplaces within a decade, are we on the cusp of a robot revolution?
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Tariffs, turbulence and inflation
A protectionist policy shift has disrupted decades of free trade. What does this mean for inflation, the US economy and investment strategies?
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Can the office make a comeback?
The office sector is struggling post-pandemic with high vacancies and low transaction volumes. Can it recover?
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Will climate change and AI energy needs spark a nuclear power revival?
Interest in nuclear as a low emission, reliable solution to meet growing demand for electricity is sparking support from some governments and driving investment opportunities
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The rise of anti-obesity drugs could have far-reaching effects
The use of anti-obesity drugs is soaring, and the social and business fallout could be far-reaching. It might even affect a nation’s economic performance.
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Is shoplifting becoming a threat to the retail industry?
The surge in shoplifting has seen record spending on preventative measures, but how might this be affecting consumers?
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Unlocking the power of the mind through new technologies
Technologies that harness the power of the mind may have the potential to tackle addiction, mental health and mobility conditions, and present investment opportunities.
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China’s manufacturers are under pressure
China is often regarded as the world’s factory, but factors ranging from demographics to competition from rival hubs are putting the squeeze on China’s manufacturers.
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Building blocks: The investment blueprint for future cities
Spurred by growing populations, new cities are springing up across the globe and public-private financing will be key to their growth
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The driverless car industry has stalled. Can it get back on track?
The self-driving car industry has stalled, with recent accidents raising concerns about the safety and viability of the technology. Can it get back on track?
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Power surge: The AI chips set to transform our devices and the market
A new generation of AI-powered smartphones and computers is coming and expected to generate investment opportunities as a major new product cycle gets underway.
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AI deepfakes could sway voters and disrupt elections
Around two billion voters will go to the polls this year, but for those looking to disrupt elections, AI-generated deepfakes could be a potent weapon. Can they be stopped?
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Evolution not revolution: How do we move to an impact economy?
How do economists, corporations and investors shift from an output economy to an impact economy?
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