Fast fashion faces a shake-up in post-pandemic world
How safe are painkillers?
French regulator ANSM recently tightened rules on the sale of pain relief drugs such as ibuprofen and aspirin, moving them behind the counter. Pharma Technology Focus explores whether these common medications are more dangerous than we think.
HS2: what questions remain to be answered?
After years of political wrangling and campaigning, the UK’s HS2 project has finally received government approval. Future Rail digs into the questions that remain about the project.
Robots pick up the slack in industry
The coronavirus has caused a host of staffing issues, while accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies. Verdict Magazine looks at some of the working robots that are helping to pick up the slack, from Ocado’s grocery robots to US ‘robocops’.
How resilient is the mining supply chain?
MINE explores how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the mining supply chain, which areas have been hit hardest, and how the industry is responding.
Transforming fitness in hotels
What was once a space underutilised by hotel operators and their guests, fitness facilities are now a vital amenity for the majority of travellers. The New Hotelier checks out innovations in hotel fitness systems.
Russia’s $300bn Arctic oil and gas ambitions
While investments in the North American Arctic remain frozen, Russia is investing $300bn in exploration in the region. Offshore Technology Focus looks into Russia’s strategy for the Arctic Circle.
How the UK plans to clean up cars by 2035
The UK Government plans to bring forward a ban of all new diesel, petrol and hybrid car sales to 2035. Future Power Technology investigates what it will take to manage the transition to clean cars.
Are full-sugar soft drinks making a comeback?
Just-Drinks Magazine looks into the revival of full-sugar soft drinks as a premium product and what role the sugar tax is playing in this emerging trend.
Will vertical farming make it into the mainstream?
Amid the growing concerns about climate change and feeding the world’s increasing population, especially in urban conurbations in developing countries, vertical farming offers a potential solution – but can it ever become mainstream? Just Food finds out.
From pasta to paper: alternatives for plastic straws
The plastic straw ban in the UK, now delayed due to Covid-19, has been the cause of a rise in plastic alternatives. Inside Packaging finds out how companies small and large are gearing up for the inevitable implementation of the policy.
The UK’s roadmap to sustainable aviation
British aviation stakeholders recently published a ‘Decarbonisation Roadmap’ that sets out key steps for the industry to become carbon neutral by 2050. AIR looks into the plan and how it will be funded.
How green is green energy?
As the UK’s ScottishPower launches the first 100% green tariff, the question of what ‘green’ really means has come to the fore. Future Power Technology finds out.
Q1 results show the impact of Covid-19 on defence & aerospace
Global Defence Technology digs into the Q1 financial results of Airbus, Boeing and Northrop Grumman to find out how Covid-19 is affecting defence and aerospace business and what the industry can do to weather the storm.
The rise of medical technology in sports
Physical health has always been a core issue in professional sports, a field where injuries are commonplace. We find out how medical technology is now being used to monitor and enhance athletes’ recovery.
Coronavirus: How packaging companies are helping the healthcare sector
The Covid-19 outbreak has seen the healthcare sector struggle with shortages, especially when it comes to pharmaceutical packaging and PPE for hospital staff. Inside Packaging takes a look at some of the packaging companies stepping up to help out.
Easing the Covid-19 pressure on airlinesf
Aviation regulators have introduced waivers for airport slot allocation systems, allowing airlines to cancel unnecessary flights without risking their precious slot real estate. AIR explores how these relief measures been rolled out around the world, and for how long they might be needed.