Mental Health
A year of healing - here’s what our Google searches can teach us about 2021
During the second year of COVID-19, the world turned to Google for support with searches for resilience, healing, kindness and pulling together.
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Mental Health
4 ways artificial intelligence is improving mental health therapy
Mental healthcare is being boosted by artificial intelligence from treatment plans to therapist training.
Climate Indicators
The La Niña weather pattern is here to stay, here’s what you need to know
The La Niña phenomenon is causing extreme weather conditions for the second year in a row. Here’s what you need to know about La Niña.
Pandemic Preparedness and Response
Mental health: This is why cognitive behavioural therapy is being recommended instead of medication
New guidelines suggest that cognitive behavioural therapy, exercise and meditation could be more effective than medication in treating mild depression.
Economic Progress
哪些新兴经济体拥有最好的大学？
在泰晤士高等教育（THE）2022年新兴经济体大学排名中，中国占据了前五名的所有位置。共有来自50个国家和地区的698所大学进入该排名，为历史最多，中国在此排名中共占据97个位置。北京大学从2021年起跃升至榜首位。
Electricity
What are countries doing to encourage the transition to electric vehicles?
New homes in England will need electric vehicle charging points by law - but what are other countries doing to encourage the transition to EVs?
Mental Health
What is a ‘Human Library’ and how can it help with diversity and inclusion?
With societal divides widening since the start of the pandemic, projects like the ‘Human Library’ aim to break down barriers and prejudices. Here’s how.
Future of Work
Company culture is key to keeping the best people - here’s what employees value most
Against the backdrop of the Great Resignation, employees cite feeling respected as the top element for good company culture, according to Glassdoor reviews.
Future of Work
Is working from home harming women’s careers?
As workers return to their offices, what can be done to ensure women working from home don’t miss out on possible career advancements?
Book Club
Are these the best science books of 2021?
These are the top six science books for 2021, as the importance of access to science writing is stressed by The Royal Society.
Geo-economics
Which emerging economies have the best universities?
‘Secondary emerging’ economies lead the way in Times Higher Education (THE) Emerging Economies Universities Rankings 2022.
Sustainable Development
What is ‘wishcycling’ and why is it a problem for the circular economy?
Wishcycling is the well-intentioned but unfounded belief that something is recyclable when it is not. Our well-intentioned acts of recycling may actually be slowing the move to a circular...
Cybersecurity
Explainer: As cybercrime evolves, how can companies keep up with their cybersecurity?
Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated but companies are prioritizing cyber security to stay ahead of criminals.
Supply Chains
Could autonomous trucks be the answer to the global supply chain crisis?
With a lack of drivers globally, autonomous trucks may be key to our supply chain issues. But will automation cause even more drivers to avoid the industry?
What do chief heat officers mean for climate change - and why does this new role matter?
As cities start to take a proactive approach to global warming, why are some hiring a chief heat officer, and what’s their goal?