What in the world happens if we run out of sand?The UN says current sand extraction is leading to a global crisis, so what can be done to protect this vital resource?
Big tech – how big is big enough?How big can big tech be despite raking in some of their biggest ever annual revenue increases amidst the ongoing pandemic and market problems?
Can regulators think like Google?People are looking to governments to protect them against the undemocratic power wielded by internet platforms.
Stablecoins, not-so-stable cryptocurrencyThis week: as cryptocurrencies plummet, some stable coins are not so stable.
Wrong, Elon Musk: the big problem with free speech on platforms isn’t censorship. It’s the algorithmsThere’s a tension between facilitating free and fair debate on social media, and businesses’ bottom line. And it must be resolved with the public interest in mind.
It’s a material world but how much can we take? New tool reveals hidden carbon hotspotsImagine having the whole world’s physical consumption at your fingertips.
The future of sandThis week: the world is running out of sand. The most-exploited resource after water should be recognised as a strategic material and regulated like a mineral commodity
Neon supply lines. A rare story.How the war in Ukraine will impact supplies of everyday electronic goods including cars, iPhones and computers.