Reports

COVID-19 exposed how fast disease can spread in the 21st century. Our report with @wef found that another pandemic may be on the horizon: antimicrobial resistance. Bacteria's resistance to antibiotics places a societal and economic burden. #BCGatDavos https://t.co/J0nQ3Ifl1f pic.twitter.com/IbfVvAmTnJ— Boston Consulting Group (@BCG) May 17, 2022 … [Read more...] about Another pandemic may be on the horizon: antimicrobial resistance

Electric-powered vehicles are only part of the answer if the transport sector is to achieve net-zero #emissions by 2050. #Low-carbon fuels will be essential for decarbonizing areas where electrification is not a realistic option. https://t.co/X0t0uwP77x— Boston Consulting Group (@BCG) May 10, 2022 … [Read more...] about Low-carbon fuels will be essential for decarbonization

Blue #hydrogen and fuels made of it are becoming increasingly cost competitive with fossil alternatives. Low-cost producers are converting hydrogen into low-carbon ammonia, addressing 15% to 25% of global applications and #demand in the short term. https://t.co/plpmht5q7j pic.twitter.com/GxpIst79FG— Boston Consulting Group (@BCG) May 9, 2022 … [Read more...] about Blue hydrogen becoming increasingly cost competitive

The construction industry is responsible for 11% of the world’s man-made carbon emissions—mostly due to its reliance on materials like concrete and steel. Could wood be used to build more sustainably in the future?Read more: https://t.co/uCjCF4Hj7n pic.twitter.com/tMZhP8KUPX— The Economist (@TheEconomist) May 8, 2022 … [Read more...] about The construction industry is responsible for 11% of the world’s man-made carbon emissions

Three applications of quantum technology hold the most promise for DOD: quantum sensing, quantum computers, and quantum communications Quantum technology translates the principles of quantum physics into technological applications. In general, quantum technology has not yet reached maturity; however, it could hold significant implications for the future of military sensing, … [Read more...] about Military Applications of Quantum Technology

Today, a large portion of #renewablefuels are made from hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids technology based on soybean and vegetable oil feedstocks. However, newer based alternatives may eventually become the more economically viable option. https://t.co/i6daVMXwAn pic.twitter.com/gKJbkSOTng— Boston Consulting Group (@BCG) May 7, 2022 … [Read more...] about New Technologies to Disrupt Traditional Renewable Fuels

Australia approves a drought-tolerant genetically modified strain of wheat for use in food https://t.co/P3RgRpRxNe— Bloomberg (@business) May 7, 2022 … [Read more...] about Australia approves a drought-tolerant genetically modified strain of wheat for use in food

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is pursuing two types of hypersonic weapons technologies: boost-glide systems that place a maneuverable glide vehicle atop a ballistic missile or rocket booster, and cruise missiles that would use high-speed, air-breathing engines known as scramjets to travel to hypersonic speeds. This In Focus addresses only the first of these … [Read more...] about The Pentagon’s FY2023 budget request for hypersonic-related research is $4.7 billion

As a whole, the Middle East and North Africa region’s economies grew by 5.8% in 2021. But inflation also surged to 14.8% and will remain high in 2022. See how this will affect commodity importers by reading our latest Regional Economic Outlook: https://t.co/1Qwtg2avql pic.twitter.com/uHyJwTqbgw— IMF (@IMFNews) May 4, 2022 … [Read more...] about Middle East and North Africa region’s economies grew by 5.8% in 2021

Job openings hit a record high March as businesses still struggle to find workers https://t.co/3u02UxE2TP— Business Insider (@BusinessInsider) May 3, 2022 … [Read more...] about Job openings hit a record high March