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Japan: inside a mercurial mining industry
Global Defence Technology: 2019 wrapped up
As the year draws to a close we take a look back at some of the biggest defence and technology stories from 2019.
Rail in 2019: a year in review
From ground-breaking technologies to critical rail projects around the world, we take a look back at some of the biggest Future Rail stories this year
The year in food and beverages
A look back on some of the biggest stories of the past year and the trends to keep an eye on.
Design & Build Review 2019 Yearbook
In this edition: A collection of the best of Design & Build Review from the last year, from key innovators to construction revolutions.
Trauma treatment
Could blood hold the key to diagnosing and treating PTSD in the future? Medical Technology investigates.
Elevating urban infrastructure: new ideas for New York’s Park Avenue
Public space design is often dominated by sweeping spaces and wide terrains that give a sense of openness to crowded urban spaces. However, the winners of a new design competition for New York’s Park Avenue have created a series of elevated structures that transform the boulevard’s famous medians. Patrick Kingsland finds out about the benefits of elevated urban infrastructure.
How to get started with artificial intelligence
If your business is new to AI or machine learning, then knowing how to start can be a significant challenge. Alex McMullan, chief technical officer of EMEA at Pure Storage, shares how best to effectively embrace the technology.
30 years after Piper Alpha, has offshore gas safety improved?
In the run-up to the thirtieth anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster, the Health and Safety Executive wrote to oil and gas operators voicing its concerns that such an incident could occur again. Molly Lempriere finds out what lessons have been learned since the disaster and how gas safety can be improved in the North Sea.
Africa’s biggest airport projects
Airport development is surging across Africa, with IATA projecting a 5.1% growth in passenger numbers across the region by 2035. Eva Grey explores the most exciting airport projects set to drive further growth across the continent.
Nestlé’s world-first chocolate made with reconstructed sugar
Food manufacturers have made sugar reduction a global priority. Nestlé’s research in this area has produced Milkybar Wowsomes, the first chocolate bar in the world to use uniquely structured particles of sugar so that it has 30% less sugar than similar products. GlobalData looks at the innovative approach to sugar formulation.
Solar Together London: a new strategy to boost solar power uptake in the capital
The Mayor of London recently launched Solar Together London, a group buying scheme that will help households and small businesses get solar panels installed on their homes and buildings. Elliot Gardner asks whether this initiative, which is hoped to revive the slow adoption of solar power in the UK, can kick-start a new solar boom.
The artificial reality app helping passengers navigate Stockholm Central station
One of Sweden’s leading train operators is trialling an augmented reality app to help passengers navigate the country’s busiest station. Eva Grey speaks to the app developers to find out mroe about the potential of using augmented reality to give passengers a smoother travel experience.
Functional facilities: Snøhetta on designing sustainable data centres
Traditional data centres consume huge amounts of energy, but give very little back. With the number of centres growing, Norwegian architecture practice Snøhetta is embarking on a project to transform them into energy-producing resources for local communities. Patrick Kingsland explores how it can be done.
Get ready for autonomous tanks: AI is key in the US Army’s modernisation drive
The US Army’s Big Six modernisation programme is beginning to take shape, with autonomy very much at the fore. But how much artificial intelligence can we expect and what impact will it have on military readiness? Andrew Tunnicliffe speaks with Colonel Gerald “Andy” Boston to find out more.
Can artificial intelligence change Formula One as we know it? (And do we want it to?)
Artificial intelligence may be the greatest technological disruptor of our time, and sport is no exception. With the Formula One Group partnering with Amazon Web Services to leverage greater machine learning and cloud capability, change is no doubt on the horizon. Callum Tyndall explores this and other ways that AI could change Formula One as we know it.