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Climate Change

Russia’s permafrost is melting and it could have a devastating global effect

Rising temperatures are causing the frozen ground that covers large parts of the Earth to break up, adding to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

16 Jul 2019

Technological Transformation

5 things to know about Chinese tech giant Huawei

Huawei continues to dominate the news headlines. Here's what you need to know about the Chinese tech giant and why it’s holding the attention of consumers and policymakers alike.

03 Jul 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Artificial Intelligence: These 3 charts show what people really think

A significant proportion of people around the world wants more oversight of the use of AI by both governments and businesses, a new poll shows.

01 Jul 2019

Mental Health

Technology could change how we address mental health, if we can navigate the ethical dilemmas

Many people experiencing mental health challenges don't receive the help they need. Could technology provide a solution?

01 Jul 2019

China

Most people on the internet live in this country

More than half the world is online, and one country is way ahead of the rest.

27 Jun 2019

China

3 unexpected consequences of the US-China trade war

The trade stand-off between the US and China is having an impact in some surprising ways.

26 Jun 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

You eat a credit card’s worth of plastic a week, research says

While most of us have seen the visible face of plastic pollution, and its effect on the planet, a recent report uncovers a new dimension – the unseen particles we’re consuming every day.

24 Jun 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Microplastics have spread right to the sea bed, study finds 

Robotic filters are helping scientists pinpoint the scale of microplastic pollution in our oceans. And the results make for uncomfortable reading.

19 Jun 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

David Attenborough’s worried about this ocean threat - and it’s not plastic

In less than a year, world leaders will meet at the UN Ocean Conference – overfishing should be near the top of their agenda.

18 Jun 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Sherpa climbers carried out the highest-ever spring clean. This is what they found

Mount Everest’s base camp is becoming ever more popular – but mountaineers and tourists leave tons of trash.

14 Jun 2019

Global Health

Children as old as 12 can benefit from an afternoon nap

New evidence backs up what parents have long suspected about sleep, with some surprising findings along the way.

07 Jun 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

5 ways to #BeatAirPollution

On World Environment Day, here’s a look at what individuals can do to help improve air quality.

05 Jun 2019

Book Club

5 reasons why reading books is good for you

With many successful people connecting reading to their good fortune, these are just some of the benefits of picking up a book.

04 Jun 2019

Mental Health

New Zealand has unveiled its first ‘well-being’ budget

After creating a buzz at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in January, Jacinda Ardern's government has outlined plans for the country’s well-being budget.

30 May 2019

United Kingdom

How Britain’s backyard bird feeders are shaping evolution

Feeding garden birds is becoming ever more popular. And new research shows it's having a big impact on species' populations.

28 May 2019