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Introducing EarthTime: animations which show how our planet is changing

From deforestation to pandemics, this new tool visualizes planet-scale changes – aiming to bring the discussion about how we treat our home into sharp focus.

Cities, not nation states, will determine our future survival. Here's why

Most nation states have failed to deal with the major global challenges of our era. In their place, cities are stepping up, and these data visualizations help us understand how.

A glimpse into the future of robots, society and employment

How far are we in developing intelligent robots that can live and operate safely among us? Will automation take our jobs, or help us do our jobs better? How do we design machines that can...

5 things you need to know about the world's refugee crisis

A warts-and-all overview of refugee flows, what they mean for countries and how the current international system has failed.

What does our impact on Earth look like from space?

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