Paul Higgins
@futuristpaul.bsky.social
Futurist, veteran cricketer, board gamer, venture philanthropist. Strong views weakly held (not always successfully), ageing not so gracefully
Electric truck uptake hits new high in the UK electricdrives.tv/electric-tru...
Electric truck uptake hits new high in the UK
Electric truck uptake hits new high in the UK, with 225 zero-emission models registered in Q3 - a 341.2% rise over Q3 2024
electricdrives.tv
November 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Electric truck uptake hits new high in the UK electricdrives.tv/electric-tru...
Millennials and Gen Z voters continued shift away from Coalition in 2025 - ABC News www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
New figures show Coalition's 'existential' millennial problem getting worse
As Liberals prepare to fly to Canberra to hash out their net zero stance, results from the Australian Election Study suggest those under 45 have continued to drift away from the Coalition.
www.abc.net.au
November 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Millennials and Gen Z voters continued shift away from Coalition in 2025 - ABC News www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Our latest newsletter is out: What’s Emerging end of October 2025
A newsletter on interesting stuff that is emerging around the world so you can think about strategy. open.substack.com/pub/whatseme...
A newsletter on interesting stuff that is emerging around the world so you can think about strategy. open.substack.com/pub/whatseme...
What’s Emerging end of October 2025
A newsletter on interesting stuff that is emerging around the world so you can think about strategy.
open.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Our latest newsletter is out: What’s Emerging end of October 2025
A newsletter on interesting stuff that is emerging around the world so you can think about strategy. open.substack.com/pub/whatseme...
A newsletter on interesting stuff that is emerging around the world so you can think about strategy. open.substack.com/pub/whatseme...
A remarkable discovery may open the door to gene editing, tripling yields of wheat and other grain crops - Genetic Literacy Project geneticliteracyproject.org/2025/10/24/a...
A remarkable discovery may open the door to gene editing, tripling yields of wheat and other grain crops
A groundbreaking discovery from the University of Maryland promises to revolutionize wheat cultivation and dramatically boost global food security.
geneticliteracyproject.org
October 29, 2025 at 1:10 AM
A remarkable discovery may open the door to gene editing, tripling yields of wheat and other grain crops - Genetic Literacy Project geneticliteracyproject.org/2025/10/24/a...
Major NHS AI trial delivers unprecedented time and cost savings www.gov.uk/government/n...
Major NHS AI trial delivers unprecedented time and cost savings
Microsoft 365 Copilot trial demonstrates monthly time savings of potentially 400,000 hours for NHS staff.
www.gov.uk
October 29, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Major NHS AI trial delivers unprecedented time and cost savings www.gov.uk/government/n...
How Australia's genetically modified, disease-resistant banana could prevent a global crop collapse - ABC News www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Could an Australian banana prevent a global crop collapse?
Australia's first genetically modified banana has been tweaked to protect it from a disease that's on the verge of wiping out crops around the world. Researchers hope it may be on our shelves by 2027.
www.abc.net.au
October 26, 2025 at 5:44 AM
How Australia's genetically modified, disease-resistant banana could prevent a global crop collapse - ABC News www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Exoskeletons including high-tech glove trialled to reduce workplace injuries - ABC News www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Exoskeletons trialled to reduce physical strain of repetitive labour
An ordinary worker puts on a power suit and gains extra strength. It sounds like the plot of a superhero film, but this is no work of fiction.
www.abc.net.au
October 26, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Exoskeletons including high-tech glove trialled to reduce workplace injuries - ABC News www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Walking netball adaptation helping players stay on the court - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Good on them. As President of Essendon Veterans Cricket Club I applaud any effort for older people to stay active & connected. Ping me if u r in Melbourne and want to play vets cricket
Good on them. As President of Essendon Veterans Cricket Club I applaud any effort for older people to stay active & connected. Ping me if u r in Melbourne and want to play vets cricket
Knee braces are the norm in this competitive sport adaptation
Before they take the court, the Magnolias strap on knee braces and tie bows in their hair. But don't be deceived, they're playing one of the 'most competitive games', and there may be elbows thrown.
abc.net.au
October 26, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Walking netball adaptation helping players stay on the court - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Good on them. As President of Essendon Veterans Cricket Club I applaud any effort for older people to stay active & connected. Ping me if u r in Melbourne and want to play vets cricket
Good on them. As President of Essendon Veterans Cricket Club I applaud any effort for older people to stay active & connected. Ping me if u r in Melbourne and want to play vets cricket
AI robots enlisted in fight against sea urchin surge along Australia's east coast - ABC News www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
AI robots to stop sea urchins turning seabed into 'moonscape'
A hidden environmental crisis lurks beneath the crystal clear waters of Australia's east coast as long-spined sea urchins wreak havoc on the coast. Now scientists are trialling a new solution.
www.abc.net.au
October 25, 2025 at 4:51 AM
AI robots enlisted in fight against sea urchin surge along Australia's east coast - ABC News www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Innovators rethink bike seat design to combat cycling saddle pain - ABC News www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Could a new bike seat prevent saddle pain? These innovators think so
"Saddle soreness" is a common complaint among cyclists. These innovators are looking at creative ways to prevent it by redesigning the bike seat.
www.abc.net.au
October 23, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Innovators rethink bike seat design to combat cycling saddle pain - ABC News www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Walmart is deploying millions of IoT sensors across U.S. www.cnbc.com/2025/10/15/w...
Walmart deploys millions of new sensors in retail's first large-scale deployment of IoT tech
Walmart is deploying millions of ambient Internet of Things battery-free sensors throughout its U.S. supply chain to enhance services and add efficiencies.
www.cnbc.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Walmart is deploying millions of IoT sensors across U.S. www.cnbc.com/2025/10/15/w...
Driverless taxis from Waymo will be on London’s roads next year, US firm announces | Waymo | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Driverless taxis from Waymo will be on London’s roads next year, US firm announces
Cars with human safety drivers set to appear in 2026 but black-cab drivers dismiss service as ‘fairground ride’
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Driverless taxis from Waymo will be on London’s roads next year, US firm announces | Waymo | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Walmart partners with OpenAI for ChatGPT shopping feature | Reuters www.reuters.com/business/wal...
www.reuters.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Walmart partners with OpenAI for ChatGPT shopping feature | Reuters www.reuters.com/business/wal...