In today's world, technology has become an integral part of our lives. From smartphones to laptops, we are surrounded by electronic gadgets that have made our lives easier and more convenient. However, this convenience comes with a price - the increasing amount of electronic waste or e-waste. The accumulation of e-waste poses a significant threat t...

The way we travel from place to place is changing at a faster pace than any time since the proliferation of automobiles, trains, and airplanes during the last century. There are two main drivers – the need to adapt to changes in human behaviors and the need for greater sustainability.These factors are behind the ongoing shifts towards electrifica...

What’s become apparent over the past decade is the critical need to reduce food waste by improving food preservation and protection in safe, cost-effective ways. That’s an opportunity to leverage emerging options in nanotechnology for food packaging that can reduce food and packaging waste. According to a forthcoming Future Market Ins...

Autonomous vehicles are already clocking up millions of miles on public roads, but they face an uphill battle to convince people to climb in to enjoy the ride.A few weeks ago, I took a tour of San Francisco in one of Waymo's self-driving cars. As we drove around the city, I was struck by how comfortable people had become with not seeing a driver. N...