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Space
How to protect Earth from incoming asteroids, according to experts
Researchers call for a more proactive way of dealing with dangerous extraterrestrial space debris. The project is called PI, which affectionately stands for Pulverize It.
Science
Why the world needs to embrace open science
Universities need to scale up science communication to enhance the authority of research and ensure greater public access to scientific knowledge.
Sustainable Development
This ‘smart’ walking stick works like a self-driving car
A new, affordable smart cane guides people with visual impairments safely and efficiently through their environments, say researchers.
Sustainable Development
How innovative construction could ease Namibia's housing crisis
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) houses are quick to build, cost effective and sustainable. They could benefit Namibia and other developing countries
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Where can you find the world’s most sustainable coffee? In a lab in Finland, of course...
The coffee industry is facing a number of challenges including biodiversity loss, deforestation, and labour exploitation – is growing coffee from cells the answer?
SDG 13: Climate Action
The green energy economy is here - but it needs to grow bigger quicker, says the IEA
We are making progress towards a new green energy economy, according to a landmark report from the International Energy Agency - but not fast enough for net zero by 2050.
SDG 04: Quality Education
World Bank: Why empowering teachers is key to COVID-19 recovery
$15 trillion in value of children's future earnings is expected to be lost due to interruptions to learning. Teachers need support in order to reduce this.
Climate Change
This is how much of the Earth's surface humans have modified
14.6% of the world's land area, an area greater than Russia, has been modified by humans, according to researchers.
Sustainable Development
These are the winners of Prince William's Earthshot environmental prize
Winners of the Earthshot prize, including Milan and Costa Rica were awarded £1 million to support their efforts to improve their sustainable practices.
Sustainable Development
Who benefits most from company mentorship programmes?
US researchers designed a program to see whether mentored employees performed better than non-mentored employees. This showed who benefitted the most.
Technological Transformation
How much screen time is too much for children?
New research by the University of Colorado Boulder found that 5 hours of screen time, on either computers, television or text does not appear harmful.
COVID-19
Hybrid working is fuelling demand for more tech and bigger homes – both are bad news for the planet
Since the first lockdown in the UK in 2020, the number of remote workers has increased significantly. This has fuelled the need for a comfortable workspace.
Sustainable Development
Could blockchain be the key that unlocks the SDGs?
In meeting the SDGs, significant barriers remain – but good governance, underpinned by blockchain technology, offers a way to overcome them. Here's how.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Introducing Terra: The 135m pavilion that generates all its own water and energy
The Dubai energy tree tops the Expo Sustainability Pavilion and is made from 97 per cent recycled steel that supports more than 1,055 solar panels.
Digital Inclusion
How to finance digital inclusion so universal access to the internet drives sustainable growth
While COVID-19 has accelerated a global transition towards a digital economy, the crisis has also shed even more light on the digital divide.