Health and Healthcare Systems
一份可以带来“精神刺激”的工作可以将痴呆的发病时间推迟1.5年
在可以带来“精神刺激”的领域工作过的人，在晚年患痴呆的风险可能会大大降低。
Recoded to Forum Agenda on 29/05/2024.
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Jobs and the Future of Work
Remote working - does it make us more or less productive?
Working remotely may have been liberating for some, but it’s not without its shortcomings. A new report reveals the perks and pitfalls of the home office.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Over 1 billion people have hypertension - but half of them don’t even know it. What exactly is this ‘silent killer’?
The number of people with dangerously high blood pressure is on the rise, leaving millions at risk of strokes, heart disease and an early death.
Climate Action
Trees full of probiotics could clean up contaminated land - and help tackle climate change. Here’s how
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Climate Action
地球温暖化による世界の気温上昇、「1.5℃」と「2℃」では大きな差
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Health and Healthcare Systems
A mentally stimulating job could postpone the onset of dementia by 1.5 years, says report
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Nature and Biodiversity
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Health and Healthcare Systems
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Industries in Depth
Business travellers are ready to take off again - if certain conditions are met - says survey
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Geo-Economics and Politics
哪个国家对后疫情时代的经济复苏最为乐观？
当不同国家的人们被问及经济何时才能从新冠肺炎疫情中恢复过来时，中国是表现得最为乐观的国家。相比之下，俄罗斯的受访者是最为悲观的。
Food and Water
This African company is producing cashew nuts sustainably. Here’s how
Tolaro Global uses sustainable methods and a community-minded ethos to produce its cashew products, as part of a global shift towards sustainable agriculture.
在欧洲，人们的寿命更长，但工作时间却更短了
欧洲人的预期平均工作时间于本世纪首次出现下降。
Climate Action
World’s most powerful tidal turbine pumps out greener electricity in Scotland
The Orkney archipelago is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its neolithic monuments and remains. Now it’s at the forefront of the energy transition, too.
Health and Healthcare Systems
These countries are the most optimistic about economic recovery from the pandemic
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Energy Transition
US renewable energy is on the rise. Here's how
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