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To mark World Immunization Week, we look back at the development of the world’s many life-saving vaccines, which have eradicated smallpox and tackled COVID-19.
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What is the EU doing to end its reliance on Russian energy?
The EU wants to end its use of Russian energy because of invasion of Ukraine. But can Europe live without Russian oil and gas? What are the alternatives?
UpLink
Earth Day 2022: 3 amazing projects that are tackling climate change with trees
For Earth Day 2022, we highlight the immense impact trees can have in the continuing fight against climate change - from planting to mapping them.
Arts and Culture
Global music sales hit a new record in 2021 thanks to the rapid growth of streaming
The global music industry is on a roll, posting record revenues for 2021. It’s mainly down to streaming - but vinyl has also seen a resurgence of interest.
Global Health
過去最長の「不健康寿命」- 直面している私たちが、取り組むべきこととは
平均寿命の伸長が悪いこととして語られるケースは稀ですが、不健康な状態で過ごす年月が伸びているとすれば、果たしてそれは喜ばしいことなのでしょうか。 今回、マッキンゼー・ヘルス・インスティテュート（MHI）の新たなレポートで明らかとなったのは、私たちは今、史上最も長い年月を不健康な状態で過ごしている、という現状です。しかし同時に、同レポートは、この状況は私たちの手で変えられ...
One Trillion Trees
These young climate activists are breaking through the language barrier around the world
Confused about climate change? This young climate NGO is using people’s own languages to deliver the facts.
Biodiversity
科学家认为，鱼类可以“谈论”食物和性
由美国康奈尔大学领导的一个研究小组发现，鱼类利用声音进行交流的程度远远超过人类以前的认识。他们还发现了一些证据，能证明鱼类早早就开始聊天了——准确地说是1.55亿年前。
Global Health
We’re spending more years in poor health than at any point in history. How can we change this?
Life expectancy is rising, but more of our lives are being spent in poor health, according to McKinsey. Here are 6 ways we can live healthier lives.
Ukraine
Estos famosos chefs aportan su granito de arena para ayudar a Ucrania
Famosos chefs cocinan para Ucrania y no se limitan a alimentar a los refugiados. También están recaudando dinero para ayudar a los desplazados internos por la guerra.
Energy
Este nuevo material hecho a partir de residuos de cultivos podría redefinir las reglas de la energía solar
Parece algo sacado de la ciencia ficción. Un nuevo material fabricado a partir de residuos que capta los rayos ultravioleta del sol y los convierte en energía renovable.
Ukraine
These celebrity chefs are doing their bit to help Ukraine
Celebrity chefs cooking for Ukraine are not just feeding refugees. They are also raising money to help those displaced internally by the war.
Oil and Gas
Russia is one of the world’s largest exporters of petroleum products - but what exactly are they?
As the US bans the import of oil, gas and coal from Russia, what are the other petroleum products that Russia exports?
SDG 07: Affordable and Clean Energy
Rising energy prices will make us poorer but we don’t blame climate policies, say consumers
Support for ditching fossil fuels remains strong, even as consumers expect rising energy prices to make them poorer, a new global survey by Ipsos shows.
Biodiversity
Food and sex: this is what fish are chatting about, say scientists
A new study has found that fish routinely chat to one another. It’s another reason why we must urgently prioritize ocean health, experts say.
Energy
This new material made from crop waste could rewrite the rules for solar power. Here’s how
It sounds like something out of science fiction. A new material made from waste that captures the sun’s ultraviolet rays and converts them into renewable energy.