Changing habits to help the environment can be tough. In India, a big effort to get people to make greener choices has lost its momentum. This effort, known as Mission Life, was meant to get folks to do things like ride bikes instead of driving cars or use less plastic. It was a big deal for India's
When a population grows older, it can impact the number of young people in the workforce. This "demographic dividend" is a fancy term for the boost in economic growth that comes from having lots of workers. As this dividend shrinks, it might affect how innovative a region can be. Why does this matt
In countries relying on USAID for water projects, a freeze on funds has led to job losses essential water supplies disappearing threatening lives. A freeze arranged by the administration has led to sudden disruptions in the auspices of water security projects. This alleged suspension in the process
The fight against COVID-19 has led scientists to explore different ways to fight the virus. The main target of COVID-19 is the lungs. So, it makes sense to fight it with medicines you can inhale. A team of researchers has been working on a combination of two drugs, ivermec
Picture this: We used to see personalities as black and white, but now it's more like looking at a colorful painting. The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and the 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) brought in a ne
Imagine trying to use cutting-edge technology to change a situation where a majority of the people cannot access basic health care. Think about the scope of that challenge. The idea can be mind blowing especially if you focus on places where resources are limited, and talking about these countries c
Busy Bees Entertainment had something to Buzz about. They announced they had hired a new Creative Head for their Busy team. Cahnill is the right woman for the job where she will push the Netflix drama "Pulse" and more! Netflix isn't wasting any time with new projects under Bus
Web 3. 0 is the new kid on the block, transforming our internet experience. It's all about giving users power. This means users own their data and digital stuff without corporate giants having all the control. Imagine owning your own digital assets. Imagine owning your own data. These are the i
You might hear lots about renewable energy (RE) these days. These are like wind turbines and solar panels. They are really important to fight climate change, but do you know how they affect cities or towns? One way to look at things is with the idea of friendly or unfriendly ground. This is
When a government decides to shut down financial support for vital medical aid the effects can be wide ranging. Funding for health and reproductive aid in the form of condoms in Gaza was frozen without notice. Condoms were a part of a humanitarian aid program and this decision created speculation.
