Developed in 2003 by the UN, a game simulating the fictitious country Carana is helping organisations to build skills and test approaches to combat fragility, conflict, and violence.

Laura Bailey · World Bank 17 Jul 2019

Global Health

Should we be worried about third-hand smoke?

The invisible ‘dust’ that settles after a cigarette has been extinguished is known as third-hand smoke - and can be especially harmful to babies and children. Here’s what you need to know.

Elaine Thelen 15 Jul 2019

Future of Health and Healthcare

5 ways to bridge the global health worker shortage

The world's health workers are both in increasing demand and unevenly distributed across different regions. Here's how we can ensure healthcare for future generations.

Shobana Kamineni 15 Jul 2019

Behavioural Sciences

Kids who live in the countryside have better motor skills, a study in Finland has found

Where children live and how they play has a big impact on their motor skill development, new research shows.

Douglas Broom 04 Jul 2019

Global Health

Can we measure the temperature of human cells? A young scientist explains

World Economic Forum Young Scientist Pierre Karam is integrating biosensors into smartphones in order to monitor and control waterborne and infectious diseases in resource-limited settings.

Pierre Karam 03 Jul 2019

Global Health

Could implants treat people with brain disease? A young scientist explains

First we need to study the communication between different brain areas and the role of our neurons, says scientist Gaelle Piret Offranc.

Gaëlle Offranc Piret 03 Jul 2019

Future of Health and Healthcare

5 ways for scientists and clinicians to double up on healthcare

Treating the rise in non-communicable diseases could be made easier if 'bench and bedside' finally starting collaborating

Jerica Reyes 01 Jul 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

2.2 billion people still don't have access to clean drinking water

More than a quarter of the global population live far below contemporary standards for safe water and sanitation, according to a joint report by WHO and UNICEF.

Kayla Ritter · Circle of Blue 28 Jun 2019

Cities and Urbanization

'Stunting' is common in urban slums - but there are ways to help children grow

Current programs to mitigate malnutrition in developing nations are not working. A major change is needed, write two development experts.

Paula Griffiths, Barry Bogin, and Sophie Goudet · The Conversation 25 Jun 2019

China

A Chinese professor explains what air pollution does to your health

Part economist, part scientist, Professor Guojun He is an expert in air pollution and his work has been used to develop the air quality life index. Here, he discusses his research into Ch...

Kate Whiting 25 Jun 2019

Future of Health and Healthcare

How to create a world where healthcare is a right, not a luxury

In a world where half the population lacks essential healthcare, key questions immediately arise: how do we achieve Universal Health Coverage and how do we pay for it?

Jamie Bay Nishi and Catherine Ohura 25 Jun 2019

Precision Medicine

We are witnessing a revolution in genomics - and it's only just begun

15 years ago the $3 billion Human Genome Project was completed. Today, it costs as little as $600 - and you can pay for it at the supermarket. The genomics revolution is here, and its pot...

Xu Xun 24 Jun 2019

Mental Health

Here's why leaders need to care about mental health

How can today's leaders demonstrate the strength and wisdom needed to combat the challenges we face to our mental health? Here, four of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders su...

Sharmishta Sivaramakrishnan and Peter Varnum 24 Jun 2019