🧠 In just 20 years artificial intelligence could dramatically reshape our world
The imagination of Kai-Fu Lee, former president of Google China, takes us into a futuristic world made up of virtual teachers, augmented cities, increased longevity, immersive virtual worlds, as well as vital new issues to address.
☀️ Photovoltaic panels are now facing their latest challenge: recycling
The EU-funded PHOTOTRAMA project aims to develop innovative technology for recovering almost all raw materials coming from waste panels, not dispersing polluting metals into the environment and making the most of all the valuable parts.
☀️ The first production-ready solar car unveiled to the public
It's called Lightyear 0, and it promises to amaze: With solar panels on the car, 1,000+ kilometers of driving range between two charges, and an annual solar yield of up to 11,000 km.
💡 Optimist's Edge: Forbidden substances - tomorrow's medicine?
Research on psychedelics is growing exponentially. The results when it comes to tackling depression and other mental health issues are striking. In this week's Optimist's Edge, Marco Borsari takes a look at the "psychedelic revolution" in medicine.
🏛 Mushrooms - the next step in bio-building
It could soon be possible to obtain eco-sustainable buildings which in total are compostable, grow on their own are even able to repair themselves. Learn more about the special component in mushrooms.
😁 Costa Rica - the happiest and most ecofriendly place on earth?
Amazing things happen in Costa Rica. The country tops global rankings on happiness, has a very high number of centenarians and 99 percent of the country's energy is produced from renewables.
🏙️ Wooden skyscrapers - the new city sky line
The latest assembling techniques for wood panels make it possible to raise the bar of wooden skyscrapers, creating organic giants with reduced environmental impact.
🥓 There's a new meat in town
Not ready to give up on meat yet? Don't worry, there are many options. Sustainable meat, fake meat, cultured meat: technology offers healthy and climate-friendly "meaty" alternatives in the plant-based diet of the future.
🌎 Towards sustainable winter holidays - this is what skiing in the future looks like
Climate change is affecting many sectors but none like the ski industry, which is handling the issue with new business models, zero-impact technologies and bio-based ski materials.