Can microbes feed the world?

It’s being claimed precision fermentation technology can feed the world. But what is it?

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Are we running out of microchips?

Has the pandemic and supply shortages revealed fragility in the production of microchips?

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Will international support for Ukraine last?

A year into the war, how long will international support for Ukraine last?

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Can the Taliban tackle Afghanistan’s terror problem?

Afghanistan is no stranger to insurgencies, but do the Taliban have the means to end one?

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Can Nigeria’s next president fix its problems?

Nigeria's next president faces issues with insecurity, high inflation and unemployment

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Is everything okay at Facebook?

After Donald Trump is allowed back on, where does the social media giant go from here?

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What is Putin’s plan now for Ukraine?

Russia is thought to be preparing a new offensive in Ukraine – what could that look like?

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Will there be a united Ireland?

Could there be a vote on whether to make Northern Ireland part of the Republic?

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Can Peru sort out its political problems?

Six years, six presidents. Can Peru solve its political nightmare?

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Why are so many people dying on America’s roads?

America is facing a crisis on its roads with the number of deaths at a 20 year high.

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Will Putin be prosecuted for war crimes in Ukraine?

The ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Putin. How likely is it that he will stand trial?

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Why are Warhol’s Prince works before the US Supreme Court?

A copyright row over an Andy Warhol portrait of Prince has gone to the US Supreme Court

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What is Mohammed bin Salman’s vision for Saudi Arabia?

How is Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince reforming its social and economic prospects?

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Will we ever run out of cloud storage?

Are cloud server systems robust enough to handle our increasing demands for data storage?

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Will Europe’s young workers have to pay more for the old?

Workforces are shrinking, will young workers have to pay more for the old?

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Will AI decide America’s next president?

What effect could artificial intelligence have on democracy?

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Why is Israel in turmoil?

Thousands of people are protesting the radical changes proposed by Israel’s new government

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What does this presidential election mean for Turkey’s future?

Turkish voters face a choice: re-elect President Erdogan or back the coalition candidate

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Is Africa’s Great Green Wall failing?

Africa’s environmental project to create a green belt spanning Africa is only 4% complete

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Why are there millions of empty houses in Japan?

What do empty properties tell us about modern life in Japan?

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Can Ron DeSantis win the White House?

Do the Republican Party have a strong contender for the White House in Ron DeSantis?

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Will hydrogen solve our energy needs?

Could advances in hydrogen technology mean it could meet our future energy needs?

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Is it Endgame for the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Is content overload causing quality control problems in Marvel's cinematic universe?

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Who will be the next Prime Minister of Thailand?

The election is over, so why has the leader of Thailand’s government not been decided?

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Can seawater save Venice from flooding?

Will injecting seawater into wells below Venice ensure it has a future?

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Is the global nuclear threat level rising?

Is Russia’s war with Ukraine raising the nuclear threat level around the world?

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How can we stop wildfires?

Wildfires are getting worse across the world. Why are they more frequent and intense?

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Is Venezuela a failed state?

Why is oil rich Venezuela shedding its population by the millions?

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Are weight loss drugs the answer to obesity?

Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic help people lose weight but are they the answer to obesity?

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Why is South Africa collapsing?

How did South Africa’s infrastructure go from world class to decrepit?

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