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What technologies do people think will be mainstream by 2050, and what will be extinct? We did some research to find out...
Making our water smart is just as important as making our cities smart. We look here at how smart water systems will work and how they will help us to conserve this precious resource.
We wanted to know whether our beliefs in future technology change with age. So we asked two age groups about technology predictions in 2050.
From solar-powered 'flying' taxis to urban agriculture, discover the innovative ways Paris is taking steps to transform itself into one of Europe's greenest cities.
We asked the comedian Adam Buxton to imagine what the city of the future will look like...
The past 50 years have seen a rapid increase in urban populations – and this is set to keep rising. See how the population growth across European cities compares and what the future may hold.
How are these four European islands using innovation to become more sustainable?
Poor outdoor air quality can have a major impact on health. Discover what steps European cities are taking to tackle the problem of pollution.
“Cobots" are beginning to have an increased presence in factories. These easy-to-use, relatively inexpensive worker robots are working side-by-side with factory workers across Europe. Read more about the role of the cobot and its future in the workplace.
As the world around us changes, so will the way we work. What kind of job roles might we see advertised in the future?
We look back to the first Industrial Revolution and how the innovations of that era are related to the ‘fourth’, data-driven, industrial revolution we’re experiencing today.
Which are the smartest cities in Europe and how are they using innovative technologies to become more sustainable?
How does a city become ‘smart’? See how data is enabling all aspects of European cities to become smart and connected.