No one likes to be pigeon-holed, right? But new research shows that stereotypes affect our perceptions of people as soon as we see them, going on to influence behaviour. Could racism in the US be linked to the finding that black men are most likely to be wrongly perceived as angry?

It's the 21st century and men can be affectionate and splash out on manbags, while women can be CEOs and skip motherhood if they want. Gender boundaries are falling away, right? Actually, a new study shows that gender stereotypes haven’t progressed much since the '80s.

Autonomous technology is nothing new. Siri assists iPhone users, Cortana acts as a PA on Windows 10, and self-service machines enable us to check out in Tesco. Now, global transport systems are experimenting with the convenience of such tech – and Munich airport is hopping on board.

Do Germans still booze on beer and snack on sausage? Does beauty still equal blonde hair and blue eyes? In our 2015 cultural snapshot of Germany, we demystify cultural myths, shed light on the country’s economic outlook, and explore the emerging and established trends across 11 sectors.