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Top Tech Gifts For Music Lovers
The world has come a long way since the majority of chart-toppers originated in places such as England…
Prime Editing: Taking Genetic Manipulation Up A Notch – What Are The Consequences?
Harvard University unveiled a breakthrough research in gene-editing last week — prime editing. In their article published in…
Hong Kong Protesters Shouldn’t Pin Hopes On Outsiders To Solve Their Impasse With Beijing
The decision by the US House of Representatives to pass legislation tightening up the scrutiny of Hong Kong’s…
The Joker’s Origin Story Comes At A Perfect Moment: Clowns Define Our Times
The joker, the trickster, the jester, the provocateur – there is a rich cultural history of these roles…
Smart Cities Could Give The Visually Impaired A New Outlook On Urban Life
Travelling to work, meeting friends for a catch-up or just doing some shopping are often taken for granted…
5 Emerging Technologies To Look Out For In 2020
In just a few months, 2019 is coming to a close. So far, this year has welcomed a…
How Data Is Powering Smart City Micromobility And Public Transport
The massive volumes of information brought upon by the digital age allow us to move forward in ways…
What Will Define The Smart Cities Of The Future
Over the last decade or so, smart devices have gradually started to become ubiquitous. From smartphones to smartwatches,…
‘We Die Together’: Hong Kong Protests Are Being Driven By A Fearless Young Generation
As the protests in Hong Kong continue, it’s not uncommon to see teenagers dressed in full battle gear.…
Surprise! Digital Space Isn’t Replacing Public Space, And Might Even Help Make It Better
You’re on the train on your daily commute, head bowed, peering at your phone. A cavalcade of news…
7 Things To Look Out For In Future Smart Cities
Smart cities are continually taking shape. With all these developments happening, what should we be excited about? Here…
Beijing Is Moving To Stamp Out The Hong Kong Protests – But It May Have Already Lost The City For Good
Since the start of mass demonstrations in Hong Kong in early June, there has been a significant escalation…
Hong Kong Protests: History Lessons For Beijing From British Colonial Era Uprising
Beijing has made no secret that it is weighing up the option of using force – either through…
Protest Is Not Enough To Topple A Dictator: The Army Must Also Turn
What does it take to overthrow a dictator? Reflecting on this question in exile, Leon Trotsky wrote in…
The Ups And Downs And Clashes Of Western Civilization
Ethnocentric, sexist and racist ideologies demonstrate why it is important to de-colonise the study and teaching of European…
What If Most People Love Violence?
For decades, I’ve investigated and promoted nonviolent action as a means to help create a better world. Although…
Why Hong Kong Matters
Could mainland China not seek eventual convergence towards a democratic system, respectful of the full gamut of human…
What Does It Take For Activists To Get Your Attention?
Activists are small players in the struggle for attention, which is controlled largely by advertisers. But there are…
The Military Power, Economics And Strategy That Led To D-Day
On June 6 1944, more than 150,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy. Their number rose to 1.5m over…
Why Remember The Past? The Case Of Tiananmen
Most people know from daily experience that memories are vital for their sense of well-being. Memory is the…
‘World Heritage’ site selection is Eurocentric – and that shapes which historic places get love and money
The April 2019 fire that engulfed France’s Notre Dame Cathedral, in Paris, led to an outpouring of grief…
Industrial Internet of Things: Safety And Security Protocol
Internet of Things (IoT) reshaped society and ignited the Fourth Industrial Revolution. With more consumers embracing this new…
Cities Are Growing Insanely Fast: How Can We Prepare
The world is going urban. More than half (55 per cent) of the global population are city dwellers.…
Smart Gets Smarter: Innovations On Home Security Systems
The home security system has been a necessity in many houses nowadays. Research shows that houses that are…
Civilisational Collapse Has A Bright Past – But A Dark Future
Is the collapse of a civilisation necessarily calamitous? The failure of the Egyptian Old Kingdom towards the end…
Saudi Arabia Is Building Neom City, A Futuristic Green-Powered Megacity
Saudi Arabia recently announced a plan to build a megacity called Neom City, meaning “New Future”. The dream…
How New York Is Becoming A Leading Smart City
Smart cities relate to destinations that have chosen to adopt technology, to improve a city’s efficiency for its…
Forget The Anthropocene: We’ve Entered The Synthetic Age
One fact about our time is becoming increasingly well-known. No matter how far you travel, no matter in…
Why Desperation Could Be The Key To Tackling Climate Change
Last October, something strange happened when the United Nations released a report saying we have just 12 years…
Why Notre Dame Matters
Notre Dame is on fire, and its spire has fallen. As of Monday afternoon, we don’t know for…
Power And Powerlessness In Global Cities
How does today’s globalization transform our perceptions of urban inequality and how do we respond to it? Inequality…
8 Chinese New Year Traditions To Get Right
Chinese New Year is just around the corner but what do the customs and food eaten during this…
Five Emerging Cyber-Threats To Worry About In 2019
Last year was full of cybersecurity disasters, from the revelation of security flaws in billions of microchips to massive data breaches and…
Botnets Compete For Control Of Android Devices
They’re big, they’re bad and sometimes downright scary. You’re probably familiar with the powerful and sometimes strange behavior…
When The State Is Unjust, Citizens May Use Justifiable Violence
If you see police choking someone to death – such as Eric Garner, the 43-year-old black horticulturalist wrestled…
How Did The First World War Start?
The causes of the Great War are still being debated a century on, but time has led to…
What History Reveals About Surges In Anti-Semitism & Anti-Immigrant Sentiments
The shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh is believed to be the deadliest attack on…
The Elimination Of Smallpox Showed How Humans Can Work Together To Solve Deadly Global Problems
If you were to watch a split-screen broadcast with global weather on one side and world politics on…
Philanthropy – A Powerful Tool For Urban Community Building
Big business has always seen the benefit in philanthropy. From Rockefeller to Gates, industry magnates have sought to…
Brazil’s National Museum Fire : What It Means for Science
The overnight inferno likely claimed fossils, cultural artifacts, and more irreplaceable collections amassed over 200 years. Major pieces…
Natural Disasters Widen Racial Wealth Gap
Damage that natural disasters cause and the recovery efforts launched in their aftermaths have increased wealth inequality between…
Lessons From The Past: How An Ancient Desert City Got Its Water
Century-old aerial photos help map an ancient Roman city’s infrastructure. By combining old and new aerial images, archaeologists…
The Electrification Of Transport Could Transform Our Future – If We Are Prepared For It
Electric vehicles (EVs) are set to change everything about how energy is consumed and supplied. As a report…
How The Marvel Of Electric Light Became A Global Blight To Health
Light pollution is often characterised as a soft issue in environmentalism. This perception needs to change. Light at…
The Good, Bad & Ugly Sides To Being A Tourist In New York
A four-season destination, the Big Apple is way more than Manhattan, but let’s start there: Central Park is…
Why Gastronomic Bias May Be The Last Bastion Of Imperialism – & Why Asia’s Oppressed Noodle Dishes Need Some Upbranding
Diners in Asia will spend an arm and a leg on Old World cuisine, yet balk at paying…
The Top 10 Best Cities for STEM Workers
Looking for a great city with high-paying STEM jobs? When it comes to promising career paths, STEM (which…
The Story Behind The Star Spangled Banner
How the flag that flew proudly over Fort McHenry inspired an anthem and made its way to the…
Cities Offer Hope For Saving Native Species
The rapid conversion of natural lands to cement-dominated urban centers is causing great losses in biodiversity. Yet, according…
The Way Forward For Intersection Design?
A major issue for road safety is collisions at intersections between vehicles and vulnerable road users such as cyclists,…