Global Health
Birth rates are shrinking in Japan - and it’s part of a worldwide trend
Birth rates in Japan are declining, but it is not the only country experiencing a dip in rates as a result of the pandemic and economic uncertainty.
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Future of Work
New study shows 4-day working week to be a success
The result of a study into a four-day working week has shown positive impacts, with the bulk of respondents saying they don't wish to return to a standard week.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
3 ways autonomous farming is driving a new era of agriculture
Agriculture is undergoing a digital transformation, with autonomous farming increasing productivity and sustainability and responding to labour shortages.
Climate Change
Climate change: Inadequate governmental response is causing climate anxiety in young people
Young people have 'climate anxiety', finds a new survey and, frustrated by government inaction, are taking matters into their own hands.
10 pieces of wisdom for 2022 from indigenous leaders around the world
Indigenous leaders from around the world answered the question, ‘What does the world need to hear right now?’. Advice ranged from the law of the land to providing universal education.
Gender Inequality
As per a gender pay gap study, women doctors are paid $2m less than their male counterparts
As per a gender pay gap report, male physicians in the US earn over $2 million more than their female counterparts over a 40-year career.
This is how businesses are driving digital inclusion and closing the skills gap
With a growing digital divide, here’s how businesses are working to close the skills gap in the push towards global digital inclusion.
ESG
Apple has expanded its self-service repairs to Europe. How are other companies and countries tackling e-waste?
The world is predicted to produce 75 million tonnes of e-waste by 2030. Free repair cafes and government incentives are working to address the problem.
Future of Work
These are the digital skills companies need to succeed in a changing economy
These are changes that appear unlikely to recede in the wake of the pandemic; rather, companies will continue to move forward with digitalization at an accelerated pace.
COVID-19
These smart face masks can tell you whether you have COVID-19
Researchers, scientists, engineers and innovators are joining the fight against COVID-19 with face masks designed to detect the virus.
Mental Health
ダイバーシティやインクルージョンを推進する、ヒューマンライブラリーとは
人々は皆、良い物語が大好きです。物語は強力なコミュニケーションツールであり、適切な方法で利用すれば、人と人の溝を埋めることもできます。 しかし、活字から誰かの物語を読み解くのではなく、実際に経験者の話を聞くことを想像してみてください。ホロコーストの生存者の体験談や、摂食障害のある人に話を聞いて、自分の認識を改めることがもしできるとしたらどうでしょうか。
Mental Health
四个步骤，改善睡眠
没有什么比睡个好觉更重要的了，但对我们中的许多人来说，抓紧时间睡个好觉可能是一个挑战。可能的干扰因素包括工作压力、家庭责任和疾病。本文介绍了提升睡眠质量的方法以其对降低抑郁症的帮助。
Africa
These 6 maps reveal why distance is such a crucial factor in tackling HIV in Africa
Accessibility to healthcare for people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa is a growing challenge - and the pandemic has only worsened the situation.
Global Governance
Are we preparing for world population growth? The experts are divided
With inconsistencies around the world population debate, should we be preparing for a future of growth or decline? Researchers can’t seem to agree.
Mental Health
How sleep training can ease symptoms of depression in older adults
Many of us have been finding sleep challenging amid the global pandemic. Insomnia has been linked to an increased chance of depression in older people.