The Mojave Desert in the southwestern United States is a vast landscape combining mountains and dried lake beds, forests, and wildflower fields. It has a rich cultural history, with 12,000-year-old archaeological sites, and it harbors protected species such golden eagles and desert tortoises, as well as its famous Joshua trees, some of which are 900-years old and 30-feet tall. But according to Lukas Agnew, senior consultant at Capgemini's insights and data practice, this unique environment is under threat. "Humans are increasingly using the desert for recreation, such as off-road dirt biking," he says. "While one bike might not cause a problem, over time, real damage is done."

A new crop of startups are developing AI systems to tackle challenges from climate change to ... [ ] COVID-19. Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world at a rapid and accelerating pace, offering huge potential, but also posing social and economic challenges. Human beings are naturally fearful of machines – this is a constant. Technological advancements tend to outpace cultural shifts. It has taken the shock of a global pandemic to accelerate the uptake of many technologies that have been around for at least a decade.

We toss our recycling into a single container. Sorting it is monotonous and potentially dangerous work for humans. Some manufacturers have developed robotic sorting systems. This infant technology has enormous potential. They don't need breaks or vacations (except occasional down-time for routine maintenance).