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Future rites of passage
We predict how new technologies are going to change future rites of passage in society.
How can your house tackle climate change?
Our homes are on the front line of combatting climate change. What technologies will make them more environmentally friendly?
Me, myself and robotics – how the human body has inspired robotics
The latest advancements in design have made robots appear more and more human, but what are the complexities of the human body and why have engineers found them so hard to replicate?
From stressful to smart: 3 ways technology will make your commute less stressful
We take a look at three ways in which smart technology will make stressful commutes a thing of the past.
Meet the Care Bots
With healthcare resources under increasing strain, care bots are coming to our rescue. Carefully designed to meet the needs of the old, young and vulnerable in our society, they are set to have a big impact.
Eureka!
"Eureka" comes from the Ancient Greek word heúrēka, meaning "I have found it”. It is also the word that some of the most famous innovators in history must have shouted or thought when they made life changing discoveries. Read the story behind some of those discoveries here.
Mainstream by 2050?
What technologies do people think will be mainstream by 2050, and what will be extinct? We did some research to find out...
Investigating technologies across generations
We wanted to know whether our beliefs in future technology change with age. So we asked two age groups about technology predictions in 2050.
What are your childhood cartoon characters up to in 2040?
It’s 2040 and the way we live has changed drastically due to smart technology. But what about our beloved old cartoon characters – have their lives changed too?
Bee the future: how wearable technology is helping to save honeybees
What comes to mind when you think of bees? Honey making machines, or perhaps dangerous pests with painful stings? What most may not think of is how crucial bees are to society, their vitality expanding far beyond pollinating pretty flowers and producing tasty honey.
Hitachi history: powering innovation in clean energy
From Japan’s first nuclear reactor to floating wind farms, this animation looks at the energy technologies Hitachi has developed over the last 60 years.
