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A brain-computer interface is a huge breakthrough for people with speech and motor problems. BCI thus represents hope for the millions of rare disease patients without cure today. However, this technology improvement also poses major practice and ethical dilemmas. As usual, its outcomes, for good or ill, will be down to what humans make of it. Level: B2 / C1...

Cities are fast becoming the main abode for people around the world. Urbanisation is a key element that is fuelling growth and creating environments for innovation. That said, cities are made with vast quantities of steel and concrete, which are not environmentally friendly. What if a new resource could be used to create these urban jungles – wood. It is...

Venice is a city that is undergoing many changes, from the effects of climate change to difficulties managing the vast numbers of tourists. Learning about the ongoing issues with Venice is an important forewarning to what many cities will be facing in the future. How these challenges are tackled is an important debating topic, as there is no single answer...