Beyond the Open Mind: Why an Open Heart Is Your Greatest Edge

Effective leaders tend to lead with empathy

Apr 8 • Dr Noko Phala

Diamonds From the Sky

Skydiamond is turning captured CO₂ into carbon-negative gems, and betting the luxury market will pay a premium for air-made brilliance.

Apr 1 • Dr Noko Phala

March 2026

Analytical Thinking Is The No.1 Skill Of The Future

This is the only skill that is both timeless and exploding in value

Mar 25 • Dr Noko Phala

The Tungsten Boom: Why This 'War Metal' Is Commanding Record Prices

As geopolitical tensions escalate and supplies dwindle, tungsten's value has skyrocketed more than 500% in just over a year

Mar 18 • Dr Noko Phala

Quantum Computing Is No Longer An Intellectual Curiosity

This radical computing approach will transform many industries

Mar 11 • Dr Noko Phala

Cyanide-Crunch: The Sudden Unavailability of The Gold-Leaching Lixiviant

Heavy Users are Both Concerned and Adapting

Mar 4 • Dr Noko Phala

February 2026

Space Mining Goes Bio, With Fungi Feasting on Asteroids

The BioAsteroid Project Shows that Biomining in Space is Scientifically Viable

Feb 25 • Dr Noko Phala

Lessons from Global Universal Basic Income Pilots

A one-size fits all UBI design does not yet exist, but the idea is worth ongoing examination

Feb 18 • Dr Noko Phala

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Ghana's GoldBod Revolutionizes Artisanal Mining, Boosting Exports and Curbing Smuggling

The West African Country's Early Successes is Inspiring

Feb 11 • Dr Noko Phala

The Next AI Infrastructure Frontier: Space

Unlimited power and zero grid limitations make space a perfect location for "building" AI data centres.

Feb 4 • Dr Noko Phala

January 2026

Self-Healing Metals Edge Closer to Reality Amid Scientific Leaps

Technology is still a long way to commercialisation, but the promises are worth the R&D dollars being spent currently

Jan 28 • Dr Noko Phala

Elite Dialogue At Davos Amid Geopolitical Storms and Climate Scrutiny

May the meeting be much more than elite networking

Jan 21 • Dr Noko Phala