The Atlas of Idea, a series of four reports published by Demos, a UK think tank, looks at the pace and scale of scientific innovation in India, China and South Korea. James Wilsdon, science and innovation head, Demos, and Kirsten Bound, author, India: Th
India may have strengths like democracy, diversity, demography, interdependence and role models, but it can't become a global research giant unless it harnesses the strengths. By conventional metrics such as numbers of patents, the centres of innovation w
Lost data crisis Personal data is as valuable as cash. To protect it in future, there must be a change in attitude
Ms Gallagher and colleague Peter Bradwell will release their report in early December. "Pretty much every organisation you engage with day-to-day - from clicking your Oyster card to ordering your take away - means sharing personal information." That
The private details of UK individuals are on as many as 600 private and public databases, often without their knowledge, a study will reveal next month. The report by the thinktank Demos will say that new laws and procedures are needed to protect people's
As the military veers ever closer to crisis, it is time for an honest debate about the future of British defence policy
Every day there are stories that don't make the headlines. Some are not controversial, shocking or new enough; some are just too local to make national news. But it is through those everyday stories that one starts seeing patterns emerge.
"Devalued, angry and suffering from Iraq fatigue". That's the state of our troops at the moment according to the Head of the Army General Sir Richard Dannatt. Sir Richard Dannatt
THIS year, we visited Sheffield to find out what young people who live there thought about their town centre. We met a group of teenagers who were tired of being moved along simply for gathering in groups. They told us that they attracted suspicion unles
Teenagers should have a hotline they can use to complain about adults who do not let them play or hang around in public spaces, according to plans unveiled today by a think tank. Young people have stopped using public spaces in cities as politicians an
Ofgem should make ‘public value’ main goal rather than focusing on post-privatisation issues of price and efficiency, says new Demos report
People leaving London for north-east as Tyneside companies tempt recruits with better quality of life, according to new regeneration report
Public sector must be adaptable enough to meet individual needs of users, rather than simply offering a choice of service providers.
Restrictions on biotechnology research and ‘unwelcoming’ immigration policies are reducing U.S. competitiveness
Government should address long-term future for publicly funded television during current BBC charter review, says senior advisor
Poll shows strong support for UK science projects such as Beagle but people are concerned about Bush’s military space strategy
Government’s promise of personalised services will increase public expectations and create wave of demand-led reform, says new Demos report.
Networked feminists ‘have it all’ through personal careers and collective action to tackle workplace inequality, says new report
Legislation alone will not stamp out discrimination unless public attitudes towards disabled people also change, says new report
Regular ‘school safaris’ would help children overcome fears about local environment and connect them to wider ‘green’ issues, says new report