Social Media
Chart of the day: This is how much Americans distrust the media
The American public is losing faith in the news it consumes from a wide range of media sources.
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Industry
Economy
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4th Industrial Revolution
Industry
Economy
Global Issue
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China
China is among the 20 most innovative economies for the first time
China’s strategic efforts in innovation are paying off, according to a new report.
Fragility, Violence and Conflict
Large parts of the world are growing more fragile. Here are 5 steps to reverse course
Contrary to popular belief, economic growth does not necessarily lead to social change and institutional development. But with smarter tools, better investment and targeted support, there...
China
This film is causing the cost of cancer drugs in China to fall
Hit comedy "Dying to Survive" has caused the availability of cancer medication to become a hot topic.
United States
This could be the reason behind slow wage growth in the US
Despite unemployment being at the lowest level in years.
Leadership
What Spain’s majority-female cabinet says about the future of gender-equal governments
Almost two-thirds of the cabinet are women.
Education, Gender and Work
Failure to educate girls could cost the world $30 trillion
According to a new report from the World Bank.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Mountain gorillas are the only great apes increasing in number
The subspecies is still critically endangered, due to poaching and habitat destruction.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
This is how science is trying to save our coral reefs
With coral reefs across the globe in crisis, communities are working with scientists to protect the ocean ecosystems.
Financial and Monetary Systems
These are the three main problems affecting blockchain
Despite being dubbed as a financial innovation, the inner workings of blockchain still face major speed bumps.
Leadership
What Croatia’s president taught the world about leadership at the World Cup
Grabar-Kitarović supported her team during their successes and defeats.
Climate Change
Rising temperatures are putting over a billion people at risk
With temperature records being broken across the world, more and more people are relying on air conditioning to keep them cool, taking a toll on the environment.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
These pieces of art were painted by robots
The RoboArt gallery has hosted an art competition for robots and AI for the third year in a row.
Water
Clean water for all is still centuries away, according to WaterAid
Despite global progress, nearly a billion people still lack clean drinking water.
Cities and Urbanization
These are the world's smartest cities in 2018
The latest rankings from the IESE Cities in Motion Index puts New York in the top spot.