Xinjiang to London: Chinese surveillance tech in the UK
Over half of London’s councils have bought surveillance tech made by Chinese companies Hikvision and Dahua, both of which have been linked to Uighur persecution in Xinjiang province. We went hunting for some of their cameras in London.
Net zero: the climate pledge, explained
A growing number of countries, cities and businesses are aiming for 'net zero' emissions - but what does that mean and why does it matter?
Women business owners were hit hardest by COVID-19
Businesses owned by women are more likely to close down because of the coronavirus pandemic than those owned by men. While COVID-19 has set back gender equality in business, supporting women entrepreneurs could be a beneficial part of the pandemic recovery.
Renewable energy could fix COVID-19 vaccine distribution
While COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out in rich countries like America and the UK, the cold chain storage required for the jabs is a barrier for poorer countries. A potential solution? Renewable energy - which will help combat the climate crisis too.
How social bots are influencing society and politics
From the 2020 U.S. Presidential election to the COVID-19 pandemic, social media bots have been found to sway public opinion on key global events. But how did we get here, and what rules are in place to protect democracy?