Learning outcomes among school children in India show significant scope for improvement. A new report identifies key education gaps and proposes several solutions.
Shubhangi Poddar and Lalita Sachdeva
October 7, 2022
Francis Kéré made history earlier this year as the first African person to win Architecture’s top honour: the Pritzker Prize. He discussed the ways architecture can reshape communities - and what it's taught him about resilience... and having the authority to say 'no'.
Linda Lacina and Gayle Markovitz
October 6, 2022
The Nord Stream gas pipeline leaks may be the world’s worst single methane release. What does it mean for climate change?
Victoria Masterson
October 6, 2022
Europe has been slow to adopt inclusive procurement practices but can overcome legal and cultural challenges with creativity and by keeping an open mind.
Victoria Mallinckrodt
October 6, 2022
Top economy stories: Eurozone inflation hits record high; Global factory output weakens; US job openings fall by biggest margin in two-and-a-half years.
Joe Myers
October 6, 2022
Nuclear power is undergoing a revival as countries move to decarbonize and boost energy security. Small modular reactors are driving it. What are they?
Roberto Bocca
October 6, 2022
Inflation in Japan is the lowest in the G7. Government price controls, an aging population and negative interest rates are among the driving factors.
Victoria Masterson
October 6, 2022
Researchers now expect more and more hurricanes to become major storms as climate change increases the upper limit on hurricane strength and rain rate.
Mathew Barlow and Suzana J. Camargo
October 6, 2022
Small but scalable climate solutions are providing new opportunities to cut carbon footprints. But policy and technology shifts will still be required.
Andrew Savage
October 6, 2022
Invertebrates like jellyfish are inspiring flexible soft robotics designs. They could be used in tight and delicate settings, such as in surgical tools.
Sandi Miller
October 6, 2022
To tackle burnout, one company is offering staff a three-day weekend once a month. Here are 3 other things companies can do to reduce employee burnout.
Amy Freeland Johnson
October 6, 2022
Small ocean eddies move important nutrients around oceans and help keep marine life healthy. This could also help sustain carbon storage in subtropical oceans.
Jennifer Chu
October 6, 2022
Many insects will need to migrate to survive as temperatures rise in response to climate change. This could upset the balance of ecosystems and boost the spread of infectious diseases.
Hester Weaving
October 6, 2022
Preparing for hybrid meetings takes a lot of work. But effective organizations also prioritize what happens after meetings to ensure better outcomes.
McKenna Sweazey
October 6, 2022