Why we need to invest in air quality
We lose two years off of the average life expectancy across the world due to particulate pollution. So, now is the opportune time to invest in air quality.
Christa Hasenkopf
August 8, 2022
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How women’s empowerment can drive competitiveness in the Middle East
Progress is needed to secure economic equality for women in the MENA region. Increasing female representation in leadership roles can improve global competitiveness.
Maroun Kairouz and Kelsey Goodman
August 5, 2022
This underestimated tool could make AI innovation safer
Artificial intelligence is powering impressive advances in many industries, so ensuring that AI systems are deployed responsibly is an urgent challenge.
Ashley Casovan and Var Shankar
August 5, 2022
How digital payments bring new economic opportunities for women in rural India
A training scheme and app is enabling women in rural India to access digital payments – offering them greater economic opportunities and the tools to build a resilient business.
Reema Nanavaty and Ruth Goodwin-Groen
August 5, 2022
The blue economy is a historic opportunity. Here's how we seize it
Building a blue economy means preserving the ocean for future generations without sacrificing profit — but financing is key. Here's how we make it happen.
Vedant Kulkarni
August 5, 2022
What is a flash flood? A civil engineer explains
Heavy or excessive rainfall can lead to the occurrence of a particular flood called flash flooding, which generally occurs less than six hours later.
Janey Camp
August 5, 2022
Climate change will make most countries much wetter. Here's why
Climate change is intensifying the water cycle, leading to more extreme wet weather. It means rainfall intensity is expected to increase in many countries
Mathew Barlow
August 5, 2022
The world's healthiest food? Is the Nordic diet really better than Mediterranean meals
The Nordic diet is based on traditional foods in Nordic countries, such as whole grains, fruits, root vegetables, fatty fish, legumes and low-fat dairy.
Duane Mellor and Ekavi Georgousopoulou
August 5, 2022
As wages in the US continue to rise, what's the state of the economy?
New data shows how private sector wages have changed over the last 12 months, with implications for policymakers and efforts to tackle inflation.
Nate DiCamillo
August 5, 2022
The best way to stop pandemics? Treat face masks like umbrellas
We take an umbrella when rain is expected – should we use a face mask if a COVID wave is forecast? Raising precautions as cases climb can cut infections.
Simon Nicholas Williams
August 5, 2022
Prioritizing education: Why we should look to Sierra Leone and Rwanda
Sierra Leone and Rwanda see investing in education as key to their economic strategies. Many other countries are cutting education budgets to save money.
Camilla Kuckartz and Mathias Esmann
August 5, 2022
Houseplants can improve your mental health and wellbeing. Here's how
Just being around houseplants can improve mental and physical health, 42 studies say. Plants raise air quality and can boost our cognitive performance.
Lauriane Suyin Chalmin-Pui
August 5, 2022
These 5 apps can help you to unlock the benefits of mindful meditation
Mindful meditation has been proven to improve focus, ease psychological symptoms such as stress, depression, and anxiety, and increase mental resilience.
Lizzy Rosenberg
August 5, 2022
How next-gen technology in agriculture can make food safer in India
Agricultural businesses are taking advantage of disruptive tech to ensure food safety and quality during the production, procurement, storage and trade of produce.
Taranjeet Bhamra
August 5, 2022