Arts and Culture
Toni Morrison: 10 quotes you should know
The Nobel laureate and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison has died at the age of 88 - leaving behind a body of literature. Here are 10 of her most thought-provoking quotes.
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How bystanders could play major roles in preventing street crimes
When psychologists studied CCTV footage of urban violence, they found that 9 out of 10 bystanders intervened to break up a fight.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
5 things to know about the exploding world of pro gaming
A 16-year-old has become a millionaire after winning the inaugural Fornite World Cup in New York. It’s a watershed moment for e-sports.
Geographies in Depth
1 in 4 Africans had to pay a bribe to access public services last year
A new survey of Africans’ views on corruption has found not only do they think it’s getting worse, but a quarter have had to pay bribes.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Seaweed straws and loose-leaf tea: 6 ways to reduce plastic waste
By embracing alternatives to plastic packaging and making some simple lifestyle choices we can reduce our reliance on a material that’s causing serious problems for the planet.
Jobs and the Future of Work
This Japanese TV show about work-life balance is a big hit – here's why
A TV drama that tackles Japan’s culture of presenteeism and overworking has taken off – and the government is unveiling laws to ease the burden on the country’s shrinking workforce.
Nature and Biodiversity
In pictures: How America is keeping cool in the heatwave
The east coast of the United States has been baking in a heatwave.
NASA has released new photos of the Apollo 11 moon landing
To mark the 50th anniversary of the first time a human set foot on the moon, NASA has published some new pictures of the Apollo 11 mission.
Financial and Monetary Systems
As Alan Turing makes the £50 note, how do countries design their currencies?
As Alan Turing becomes the latest historical figure to feature on a £50 banknote in England, here are some of the reasons why our currencies look the way they do.
Nature and Biodiversity
未来能源发展的4种情景
全球能源系统面临前所未有的压力。由于人口增加，经济增长，能源需求不断扩大，但世界的能源供给仍然依赖于化石燃料——排放量占全球总量的三分之二。 根据政府间气候变化专门委员会（IPCC）的近期报告，为了抑制全球变暖，到2050年人类活动产生的净排放量需要降到零。
Nature and Biodiversity
A biodiversity scientist explains the problem with our neat lawns
In the summer months, immaculate gardens come into their own - but they could be harming biological diversity.
Geographies in Depth
A Chinese professor explains what air pollution does to your health
Part economist, part scientist, Professor Guojun He is an expert in air pollution and his work has been used to develop the air quality life index. Here, he discusses his research into Ch...
Civil Society
How Mo Salah may have reduced Islamophobia in Liverpool
Mohamed Salah could be doing more for his adopted city of Liverpool than helping bring home the Champions League trophy for a sixth time.
Nature and Biodiversity
Pollution could be harming every part of your body. Here’s how
Air pollution has been called a silent public health emergency by the World Health Organization – and a new scientific review reveals why.
Nature and Biodiversity
通过7种方式打破快时尚的不良习惯，拯救地球
2018年开始流行计算服装产品的“每次着装成本”（CPW）——成本越低意味着新皮夹克或新靴子能为着装者带来的价值就越高。