Tag: technology

Many people touch aluminium every single day: when opening a can, cooking with foil, driving a car or even plugging in a laptop. But few realise the huge amount of energy required to produce it.

In countries where tourism is a significant contributor to the economy, such as France, Mexico, and Turkey, international airports serve as critical gateways, attracting millions of visitors every year.

Artificial intelligence may feel weightless in the sense that, in just a few clicks and an image appears, but the energy behind it tells a different story.

Over the past three decades, certain stocks have demonstrated exceptional performance, yielding substantial returns for investors. An analysis by U.S. News & World Report highlights the top 10 best-performing stocks from August 1994 to July 2024.

Cities in China are leading a rapid global shift towards electric motorcycles, driven by strict urban regulations and large-scale infrastructure, with adoption rates nearing full electrification in some major metropolitan areas.

The latest research from the OECD reveals the leading global countries in research and development.

World Visualized has produced the most comprehensive report on how Indonesians view their internet providers.

The United States has emerged as the world’s leading exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), capping a decades-long shift in global energy dominance that has moved from North Africa to Asia, the Middle East and now North America.

Public excitement about artificial intelligence (AI) is strongest in emerging economies, with Nigeria, Ghana and Turkey topping global rankings for positive sentiment, according to recent insights published by DataReportal.

Iran has launched thousands of missiles and drones toward Gulf countries and Israel in recent years, with the United Arab Emirates receiving nearly half of the total strikes recorded across the region, according to data compiled by the Foundation for Defence of Democracies (FDD) and Modern Diplomacy Azerbaijan (Modern Az).

Air travel across the Middle East faced an unprecedented wave of disruptions between February 28 and March 5, with several major airports recording cancellation rates above 90%, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.

Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles and more than a thousand drones during the first eight days of the conflict with the United States and its allies, according to military data compiled from Israeli sources.

Luxury travel is no longer defined only by breathtaking beaches or historic landmarks but increasingly measured by how many five-star hotels a city can sustain.

2025 looks like another year dominated by Big Tech, but available data on the best-performing S&P 500 stocks year-to-date spells a completely different reality.

Private markets are generating valuations once reserved for the largest public corporations. From space exploration to artificial intelligence, the top private firms are now economic powerhouses.

When you order a takeout, it may take just 20 minutes to prepare, but it can take over 53 minutes to arrive at your door. In some cases, delivery takes more than 2.5 times longer than cooking, highlighting a problem that extends far beyond impatient customers and cold fries.

Natural gas remains one of the most strategic energy resources worldwide, and the latest production rankings highlight how concentrated global supply has become.