Innovation is the source of economic prosperity and global progress, simplifying routines and enriching quality of life. The internet has fundamentally altered how the world works, communicates and thinks. The global information revolution has ushered in a new era of global conversations, cooperation and crowd-sourcing among researchers, speeding the spread of new ideas and technologies in every discipline. Researchers race to develop energy alternatives, synthetic biology, transportation improvements, environmental protections or cures for disease. Governments must keep up pace with funding of education and infrastructure as well as regulations on patents, immigration, intellectual property protections and more.

As Sea Ice Melts, Storm Surges Batter Arctic Coasts

Climate change melts away buffer against ocean storm surges
Becky Oskin
March 7, 2013

US Boosts War Role in Africa

US draws line with drones – and technical and intelligence support
Adam Entous, David Gauthier-Villars, Drew Hinshaw
March 6, 2013

Police Defend Probe Into Singapore Death

Questions over engineer’s death could chill global research cooperation
Christine Spolar
February 22, 2013

The Rise of the Robots

Governments should develop new policies as countries run out of jobs
Robert Skidelsky
February 21, 2013

Sea Urchin Nickel “Trick” Key to Capturing Carbon?

Multidisciplinary research turns up surprise that could stem climate change
Matt McGrath
February 18, 2013