Tech & Design
Zeitgeist and thought-provoking reports on how technology is changing society plus the latest eco-friendly designs.
Wish You Were (Virtually) Here? The Remarkable Rise of Virtual Reality Vacations
With the advent of AI, immersive technology and augmented and virtual reality, we can be instantly whisked thousands of miles away for a fake-ation but will this sustainable ‘holiday’ ever match the real thing?
The Future Technologies Being Created To Save The Planet
From AI to nuclear fusion though to a seaweed to stop cows creating methane gas, various technologies are being developed to help solve the climate crisis challenge
How Your New Smartphone Is Destroying The Environment
We seemingly can’t live without them but ahead of International E-Waste Day, here are the seven small changes we can all make to reduce the impact of our smartphones on the planet
Changing Lanes: How Ready Is The UAE For An EV Switch?
From building a network of charging stations to availability of electric vehicles on the market, we look at how ready the UAE is to reach their target of 50 per cent EVs on the roads by 2050
Come Fly With Us: How Sustainable Aviation May Make Our Skies Green
A raft of new fuels – including one made out of cooking oil – and technologies are set to make aviation kinder on the environment, but are these the eco miracle cures the sector needs?
Are The UAE’s Smart Cities Tomorrow’s Dream Neighbourhoods?
Blending clever tech with eco-friendly policies, the UAE’s growing collection of smart cities and sustainable developments could offer tomorrow’s most in-demand homes in the world
Three Quarters of UAE Residents Confident Tech Can Solve Climate Crisis
The duke+mir survey, conducted ahead of Cop28 polled 1,000 UAE residents
How Science-Based Tech Could Save Our Seas
As Marine Week kicks off, we take a look at some of the tech projects being developed around the world to cool our oceans – but could they have unintended consequences on the world’s seas?
How To Train Your Algorithm Before AI Takes Over The World
Some experts fear AI will herald the end of mankind but if we train it well, the benefits could be unimaginable, experts say