The link between air pollution and our physical health is well established, but now researchers say it's also linked to a higher risk of mental illnesses.

Sonia Elks · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 23 Aug 2019

Global Health

Got the blues? Head for some green spaces

People are much more upbeat on social media after spending time at the park, according to a new study from the US.

Sean Fleming 23 Aug 2019

Sustainable Development

How robots could help us keep the lights on

Developments in AI and robotics will enable it to monitor and deliver our energy supply and prevent disruption, that could have far reaching and significant consequences.

David Flynn and Valentin Robu · The Conversation 23 Aug 2019

Water

Microplastics in drinking water are a low risk to health, according to the WHO

Microplastic particles enter our drinking water through run-off and wastewater effulent. Despite health concerns being raised about the effect of particles on the body, the World Health O...

Stephanie Nebehay · Reuters 22 Aug 2019

Education, Gender and Work

What the Polish village with no baby boys for a decade tells us about statistics

The tiny Polish village of Miejsce Odrzanskie hasn't had a baby boy born in nearly a decade. A statistics expert explores just how unlikely that is.

Craig Anderson · The Conversation 22 Aug 2019

Global Health

Long-term exposure to air pollution is like smoking a pack of cigarettes a day

US researchers have found a chronic illness more typically found in smokers is on the rise – and poor air quality is the culprit.

Sean Fleming 21 Aug 2019

Global Health

Chart of the day: Mosquitoes kill more people every day than sharks do in a century

Mosquitos are one of the world's deadliest animals, but do we fear them as much as we should?

Joe Myers 20 Aug 2019

Sustainable Development

This early-warning system can warn families of drought to help avoid famine

An early-warning system called FEWS NET has made progress anticipating famines and coordinating aid in the 30 years since its launch, researchers report. Its aim is to prevent famine and ...

Harrison Tasoff · Futurity 20 Aug 2019

Global Health

What are children dying from and what can we do about it?

While the total number of child deaths has more than halved from 11.8 million in 1990 to 5.4 million in 2017, the major causes of child deaths have largely remained the same.

Our World in Data 20 Aug 2019

Global Health

The heart-stopping reality of cardiac arrest

The general public's understanding of cardiac arrests is often based on TV or movies, but the reality is very different. Survival rates are much lower than you might imagine - and can var...

Charlotte Huff · Mosaic Science 20 Aug 2019

Circular Economy

This warehouse is one of the world’s greenest industrial buildings

This new office and warehouse space in the Netherlands not only boasts a sleek exterior, it has extraordinary green credentials.

Rosamond Hutt 19 Aug 2019

Africa

Africa's approaches to crisis management are unique when it comes to dealing with disease

With more than 1,800 people dying from Ebola, this is how West Africa reacted to the epidemic.

Anthoni van Nieuwkerk · The Conversation 19 Aug 2019

Future of Health and Healthcare

Your iPhone could be used to detect dementia

The iPhone and other Apple devices along with associated apps are being used to spot early signs of dementia.

Reuters Staff · Reuters 16 Aug 2019

Global Health

Are you sleeping enough? This infographic shows how you compare to the rest of the world

A survey of more than 11,000 adults from 12 countries has revealed that the world is not getting enough sleep, which is leading to heart disease, depression and obesity.

Ashley Viens · Visual Capitalist 16 Aug 2019

Climate Change

The UN has a 17-point plan to save the world. So how's it doing?

The United Nations has issued an update on each of its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Here’s what you need to know.

Kate Whiting 15 Aug 2019

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Global Health

Poor air quality leads to depression and bipolar disorder, study finds

Got the blues? Head for some green spaces

How robots could help us keep the lights on

Microplastics in drinking water are a low risk to health, according to the WHO

What the Polish village with no baby boys for a decade tells us about statistics

Long-term exposure to air pollution is like smoking a pack of cigarettes a day

Chart of the day: Mosquitoes kill more people every day than sharks do in a century

This early-warning system can warn families of drought to help avoid famine

What are children dying from and what can we do about it?

The heart-stopping reality of cardiac arrest

This warehouse is one of the world’s greenest industrial buildings

Africa's approaches to crisis management are unique when it comes to dealing with disease

Your iPhone could be used to detect dementia

Are you sleeping enough? This infographic shows how you compare to the rest of the world

The UN has a 17-point plan to save the world. So how's it doing?

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