 Babatunde Osotimehin is a man on a mission.
From his office in 605 Third Avenue, New York, the Nigerian-born UN undersecretary general is bringing into a reality a huge vision. The plan: to obtain immensely detailed health data in even the most remote and challenging of locations, so that thousands of lives are saved through informed action. Read more...  In a move at the limits of commercial technology, beauty business L’Oreal USA is pushing to 3D print skin.
The work has huge implications. Most obviously, it will enable L’Oreal to lab test the safety and performance of cosmetic products on 3D bio printed skin. Read more...  Information, and the technology to gather and understand it, are essential to us. Without these factors, we cannot plan, implement change, or assess the effectiveness of what we do, and neither can the countries we work with. As the go-to organisation for global and national censuses, we are relied upon by many countries to get data right.
Historically, a lack of information from some countries has led to the exclusion of large numbers of people. We work with the governments, private sector and civil societies globally to provide technology to gather accurate information on topics such as age, sex, ethnicity, geographical location, access to education and health, transportation and potable water. Read more...  A group of very small, massively strong robots developed by Stanford University students will utterly transform industry.
The miniature robots, known as MicroTugs, can pull up to 2,000 times their own weight, and rely on sticky foot pads that give them immense grip. Read more...  Many of us have great goals and ambitions in business or our personal lives, but actually staying focused on them and making them happen is another question entirely. Here is a look at how to remain on target in spite of the many expectations, obligations and distractions that come along.
In life, external demands can regularly take over. Existing work and financial obligations can sap your energy, chores and home improvement take your time, and family and social commitments demand all your attention. The key is knowing how to deal with these while still moving towards your goals. Read more...  Snoop Dogg has been on a long journey and has generally shone brightly. His new album, Bush, represents his drive towards cementing a modern classic.
Opening with the slick ‘California Roll’, featuring Stevie Wonder, Snoop sets the bar for a relaxed, smoked out session. Partnering with Pharrell, as he does throughout the album, is a safe move given their prior successes together, but it is also well played and the tight retro sounds shape a solid, rewarding listening experience. Read more...  Technology enables marketers to really understand the impact of their decisions, and to test ideas before running them. Gavin Sheppard, marketing director at Smart Energy GB, which is promoting the huge roll out of smart meters across the country, explains how important this measurement is.
Read more...  Women working in the technology industry are consistently overcoming an implied bias against them, given that it remains a male dominated sector. But their success in doing so is leading to some inspirational career advances.
Aarthi Ramamurthy and Lisa Kaplan are two such women, and they tell Forbes that there are several specific ways women are beating the bias. Read more...  The use of unmanned drones will greatly speed relief efforts following the enormous earthquake in Nepal last week.
Disaster relief teams in Nepal have encountered serious difficulty assisting people given the enormous damage caused by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake, as well as ongoing bad weather in the region. Read more... |
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