Nature and Biodiversity
We had the hottest June ever this year – this is what happened around the world
With temperatures soaring and sea ice shrinking, this sizzling summer is pushing climate change awareness to the top of the agenda.
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Health and Healthcare Systems
5 things to know about the US opioid epidemic
While many of us are aware of the North American opioid crisis, new data reveals how extensive it is - and how it could be spreading to other areas.
Climate Action
Russia’s permafrost is melting and it could have a devastating global effect
Rising temperatures are causing the frozen ground that covers large parts of the Earth to break up, adding to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
5 things to know about Chinese tech giant Huawei
Huawei continues to dominate the news headlines. Here's what you need to know about the Chinese tech giant and why it’s holding the attention of consumers and policymakers alike.
Emerging Technologies
Artificial Intelligence: These 3 charts show what people really think
A significant proportion of people around the world wants more oversight of the use of AI by both governments and businesses, a new poll shows.
Wellbeing and Mental Health
Technology could change how we address mental health, if we can navigate the ethical dilemmas
Many people experiencing mental health challenges don't receive the help they need. Could technology provide a solution?
Geographies in Depth
Most people on the internet live in this country
More than half the world is online, and one country is way ahead of the rest.
Geographies in Depth
3 unexpected consequences of the US-China trade war
The trade stand-off between the US and China is having an impact in some surprising ways.
Nature and Biodiversity
You eat a credit card’s worth of plastic a week, research says
While most of us have seen the visible face of plastic pollution, and its effect on the planet, a recent report uncovers a new dimension – the unseen particles we’re consuming every day.
Nature and Biodiversity
Microplastics have spread right to the sea bed, study finds
Robotic filters are helping scientists pinpoint the scale of microplastic pollution in our oceans. And the results make for uncomfortable reading.
Food and Water
David Attenborough’s worried about this ocean threat - and it’s not plastic
In less than a year, world leaders will meet at the UN Ocean Conference – overfishing should be near the top of their agenda.
Nature and Biodiversity
Sherpa climbers carried out the highest-ever spring clean. This is what they found
Mount Everest’s base camp is becoming ever more popular – but mountaineers and tourists leave tons of trash.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Children as old as 12 can benefit from an afternoon nap
New evidence backs up what parents have long suspected about sleep, with some surprising findings along the way.
Nature and Biodiversity
5 ways to #BeatAirPollution
On World Environment Day, here’s a look at what individuals can do to help improve air quality.
Arts and Culture
5 reasons why reading books is good for you
UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day is taking place in Accra, Ghana, on 23 April. Here's why reading books can benefit your health as well as your wealth.