Technology and sustainable development: A hamlet in rural South Africa shows how one can power the other
It's hard to imagine that the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and the fourth industrial revolution can be part of the same conversation.
It's hard to imagine that the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and the fourth industrial revolution can be part of the same conversation.
Environment
Jan 18, 2023
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As a changing climate intensifies extreme weather, agricultural multinationals are hyping the ability of genetically modified crops to boost yields when facing drought, heat or even heavy rainfall.
Agriculture
Nov 13, 2022
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An interactive mapping software that will support the prospecting, development and management of nature-based carbon credit projects worldwide was launched on Sept. 22 at the World Economic Forum—Champions for Nature event ...
Environment
Sep 26, 2022
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Most posts in extremist online forums are made by a clique of particularly committed members, a major new study shows.
Social Sciences
Aug 30, 2022
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Practical and financial barriers associated with reducing carbon footprints and capturing more carbon are standing in the way of beef farmers making the transition to net zero, a report warns.
Agriculture
Aug 25, 2022
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Life in the Arctic is harsh. Arctic temperatures are punishing, making life difficult for many animals to survive. Yet lots of insects, including mosquitoes, manage to thrive in the frozen region. So why don't they freeze ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 15, 2022
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Terrorist attacks are highly responsive to local funding availability, and financial counter-terrorism can, thus, be effective in reducing terrorism casualties, according to new research by Nicola Limodio (Department of Finance, ...
Economics & Business
May 27, 2022
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A new report reveals five actions that leaders can take to contribute to economic development, advance global security and sustainability, and make space a safe and globally accessible domain.
Space Exploration
May 19, 2022
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An innovative new solution using seaweed to help improve water quality on the Great Barrier Reef is progressing to the next exciting phase of research, with on-water trials beginning next month.
Ecology
Mar 29, 2022
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While landlubbing house hunters sure don't have it easy these days, there's another community—one that dwarfs the human population in size—that is also suffering the woes of shrinking real estate: animals that live in ...
Environment
Mar 28, 2022
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