The rise of microchipping: are we ready for technology to get under the skin?

As implants grow more common, experts fear surveillance and exploitation of workers. Advocates say the concerns are irrational

An original approach to wellness and family: The Luxury Collection Makes A Landmark Debut In Qatar

    With an expansive botanical backdrop in Doha’s historic ‘oasis’ district, Al Messila is visually dramatic and equally inspiring. Doha today is a world-class city with burgeoning art and culinary scene, rooted in tradition and rich heritage. Landscaped with native Mimosa and Acacia trees, alongside an abundance of vibrant flora and fauna, Al Messila … Read more

How do you like your beef… old-style cow or 3D-printed?

Manufacturers claim their products taste like the real thing, have huge ecological benefits and could soon be in our homes

Takashi Murakami, Japan’s rock star artist, unveils 10-metre ‘stupid cat painting’

Made of 502 silkscreens, the new work is the largest piece to ever enter the Art Gallery of NSW’s international collection. Murakami calls it a ‘stupid thing’

Important Contacts Every Responsible Homeowner Should Have

  Owning your first home can feel like quite the challenge at first – and while it’s true that it comes with a lot of strings attached and a large number of things to keep in mind, it’s not actually that complicated. It mostly comes down to knowing what kinds of problems to expect, and … Read more

If successful, this self-driving boat will be one of the first self-navigating, full-sized vessels to cross the Atlantic Ocean

Driverless cars technology is inspiring a new era of marine exploration. A global consortium of partners, led by marine research organization ProMare are building an unmanned, fully-autonomous ship that will cross the Atlantic on the fourth centenary of the original Mayflower voyage in September 2020. The Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) will use IBM’s AI, most … Read more