When the crown jewel of industrial civilization—the automobile—was introduced in London, it was met with resistance. Wouldn't burning fossil fuels pollute the air? "Yes, it would," admitted its proponents, "but think ...
Environment
Jun 18, 2019
1
16
What could be more important than sustaining habitable living conditions on Earth? Climate change, biodiversity loss and other environmental problems demand changes on an order of magnitude well beyond the trajectory of business-as-usual. ...
Environment
Apr 11, 2019
0
27
Living near a protected area can improve aspects of human well-being across the developing world, new research published today in Science Advances suggests.
Social Sciences
Apr 3, 2019
0
261
When it comes to accumulating and assessing research evidence, meta-analyses are considered the gold standard as they allow researchers to analyze results from many studies on the same question. It is sometimes the case, ...
Machine learning & AI
Feb 14, 2019
1
8
I live in São Paulo, the biggest city in Brazil, home to some 12 million people – 20 million if you count the outskirts, which have been sprawling for three decades.
Plants & Animals
Feb 11, 2019
1
15
Ladies and gentlemen, start your algorithms: Google is creating a $25 million fund for artificial intelligence research around the world, to address social and economic problems.
Business
Oct 31, 2018
0
9
The secret to helping your children cope with the pressures of college – without crippling their growth and development – could be tucked in your pocket.
Social Sciences
Sep 6, 2018
0
0
To want to be a social entrepreneur, empathy is not enough for millennials. They need to feel confident in their ability to solve social problems and feel valued by the people they want to help, according to new research ...
Economics & Business
Feb 14, 2018
0
17
Information shared on social media is being regularly used in research projects without users' consent, a study suggests.
Social Sciences
Oct 30, 2017
0
5
The Exxon Valdez oil tanker strikes a reef in Prince William Sound in 1989, releasing 11 million gallons of crude oil into the environment. A storm blows in soon after, spreading the oil over more than 1,000 miles of coastline.
Environment
Aug 1, 2017
0
16
