In the Spanish capital Madrid, the municipal public transport company EMT has inaugurated the first âLĂnea Ceroâ, which is operated exclusively by electric buses and can also be used free of charge. This first âzero lineâ is operated with ten electric buses from the Spanish manufacturer Irizar. ELECTRIVE
Read MoreDespite the siteâs reputation as a sometimes-toxic rumor mill, Reddit has become an unlikely home for passionate users who aim to call out disinformation as it spreads. FAST COMPANY
Read MoreIf an innovative solution to feeding the worldâs growing population is to be found, it is likely to come from Wageningen, a quiet corner of Europe that is the nexus of global food science. But at what cost to the environment? THE GUARDIAN
Read MoreFor the sake of justice and democracy, we need a progressive wealth tax. BOSTON REVIEW
Read MoreWhile doctors are allowed to use drugs approved for one disease to treat another condition, many donât because approval to do so doesnât appear on the label. But that may be changing. THE NEW YORK TIMES
Read MoreBritish sisters Maya and Gemma want to make gender-based street harassment illegal. They founded the Our Streets Now campaign and collect stories of public harassment. The sisters have been inspired following the introduction of a new law in France that makes street harassment illegal. Offenders can be issued with on-the-spot fines. BBC NEWS
Read MoreThe system analyses data from previous fires to be able to recognise an emergency and sends for firefighters. FAST COMPANY
Read MoreThe Svalbard Global Seed Vault is welcoming new seeds from around the world, including the Cherokee Nation. HUFFPOST
Read MoreIn a new book, âThe Future We Choose,â two of the negotiators of the Paris climate agreement envision the future we could live in if the world comes together to fight climate change. FAST COMPANY
Read MoreCoronavirus has spread to more than 60 countries and the UK government says more cases are "likely". There is currently no vaccine available to protect people against the disease. But when could that change? BBC NEWS
Read MoreRecent studies looked at ânudgingâ interventions and mostly found disappointing results. VOX
Read MoreChile is banning cereal mascots and slapping warning labels on unhealthy foods. Now even the kids wonât touch them. REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL
Read MoreAt a forensics lab in Germany, a team of sleuths is busting illegal timber traffickers and keeping our forests safe. REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL
Read MoreBut one thing is clear. Next-day delivery is the most carbon-intensive option. HUFFPOST
Read MoreIn October, scientists set out to do something unprecedented â conduct a drugs trial during an epidemic to find a treatment for a lethal disease. Could they make history and change the way we deal with outbreaks? THE GUARDIAN
Read MoreWhen the field emerged at the end of the 20th century it was hoped that computers would be able to operate on their own, with human-like abilities - a capability known as generalised AI. BBC NEWS
Read MoreBrightseed wants to fortify our food with miracle ingredients it finds in plants. FAST COMPANY
Read MoreCalculating the patterns and cycles of the past could lead us to a better understanding of history. Could it also help us prevent a looming crisis? THE GUARDIAN
Read MoreIn 2015, the boss of a card payments company in Seattle introduced a $70,000 minimum salary for all of his 120 staff - and personally took a pay cut of $1m. Five years later he's still on the minimum salary, and says the gamble has paid off. BBC NEWS
Read MoreâItâs all about speedâ: the most important lessons from Chinaâs Covid-19 response. Itâs now critical that the rest of the world learn as much as it can from Chinaâs efforts to respond to and limit the spread of the virus. VOX
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