Vision: 2018’s Top 10

The food we produce today could adequately feed the world, yet we throw it away by the tons. Not only do millions go hungry as a result, but our wastefulness has a direct environmental impact.

Politicians often promise change, yet they seldom deliver. Still, we keep hoping that next time will be different. It’s a vain hope, and here’s why.

With the world’s number-one virtual currency so much in the headlines and yet so little understood, it’s a good time to look at its origin, volatile price—and surprising environmental implications.

David Hulme interviews Australian science writer and author Julian Cribb about what it will take for the human race to make it through this century.

Why does America’s Christian Right take such an active interest in how we view and use scientific findings—to the point of creating its own version of science?

If our reliance on technology has accelerated climate change, maybe technology can fix the problem too. Would it work? Should we try it?

The world seems no closer to defining truth today than the ancient philosophers were. And yet we cannot do without it.

From genes to geophysics, our world is increasingly what we make it. But environmental philosopher Christopher Preston urges restraint.

Part Two: AI expert Seán Ó hÉigeartaigh answers questions about the rapidly developing technology behind artificial intelligence.

From bribery and cronyism to counterfeit goods and money laundering, corruption touches every nation and every level of society. And it was predicted to be so.