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Here are 5 ways to become an independent thinker and a successful leader

This AI judges you based on the biases we've instilled it with

A US-Mexico border wall could endanger local wildlife

This is how rising temperatures will change our lives and our planet

These degrees have the highest salaries in the US

Half of Colombia's new cabinet will be women

How radio can help empower women in Niger

Why is productivity among European firms so varied?

China aims to play a major role in Arctic affairs. Here are its 5 key policy goals

What is the future of office spaces?

These volunteers are fighting the loneliness epidemic by talking to strangers on the street

How can monetary policy adapt to different countries?

12 charts that could predict the future of the U.S. economy

This Spanish yoghurt farm employs people with mental health conditions

This is how satellites can help us to document our changing world

Karnataka is now India's leading state for renewable energy

How "greening" urban areas could improve our mental health

What the #MeToo generation can learn from 1970's men

Why having a good team requires some conflict

This is how language can shape your thoughts

Why do large companies pay higher salaries?

The economic value of clean beaches

Power to the pupils: solar panels keep Kenya's kids in school

The burning Arctic, how pollution causes diabetes, the informality trap and other top stories of the week

Forward Agenda – August 2018

Victims of domestic abuse will be offered paid leave in New Zealand

Time to say goodbye to the plastic straw. But what's the best alternative?

A new study shows the big impact of a simple thank you note

AI could change the way we measure kids' intelligence

It's official: there's water on Mars

This is how digital tools are revolutionising patient care

Who exactly owns the moon?

Modern slavery is a global issue. Here's why

These are the world's biggest importers

40 years on, this is how IVF is changing lives across the world

This app lets volunteers lend their sight to blind people

Four land activists were killed every week during 2017

China is investing in Hyperloop to beat gridlock and pollution

Aviation industry urged to hire more women as staff shortages loom

Using faces on environmental campaigns can increase support

The Caribbean has become a new hub for electric cars

The economic benefits of family planning

This is how biased technology change can impact the labour market

The world must work together to address global imbalances

Climate change is increasing gender inequality

We know ethics should inform AI. But which ethics?

How small steps can help us tackle the big climate problem

Four in five experts cited in online news are men, research has shown

Why real gender equality includes femininity

How can Europe lead the world in economic cooperation?

The missing profits of nations

John’s Crazy Socks: the father and son team that spreads happiness

How international law is being reshaped and the challenges it faces

The myth of mining’s ‘resource curse’

4 ways to beat infinite browsing and regain your focus

Air pollution could be responsible for 1 in 7 new cases of diabetes

These Indian schools are giving lessons in happiness

Where do people live the longest? Answers to our Instagram quiz

5 myths about older workers

How treating violent crime like a disease can stop it spreading

Vulnerable children are too often excluded from the classroom. Here's how we can change that

This European country dared to resist austerity -now it's thriving

Latin America is primed to be the next global tech hotspot

Which languages are most difficult for English speakers to learn?

What do nationalism and immigration mean for economics?

These apps could help you overcome your online addiction

Comedy could make us care more about the planet. Here's how

Humans are a massive minority on Earth. Why don't we act like it?

3 initiatives that can help Puerto Rico's budding start-up scene get to the next level

This shopping mall is built from shipping containers

Why we need a new strategy to tackle international terrorism

We must respect the ocean when building artificial islands

Protecting women's health must be an economic imperative

Why smart policies are key to solving the world’s clean water problems

Sex and gender diversity is growing across the US

Listening to employees’ ideas could solve UK’s productivity slowdown

How rising inequality is stalling economies by crippling demand

This international company is banning meat at work

This innovative tool put Indian girls through school - and made a profit

Global power is shifting. Is it the end of multilateralism?

How behavioural science could help us break up with plastic

Indigenous peoples are crucial for conservation. This is why

Over half of vaccines are wasted globally for these simple reasons

Rolls Royce wants to use tiny cockroach inspired robots to fix plane engines

This is how man and machine can work together to diagnose disease

TV's new lesbian Batwoman joins growing numbers of diversity-friendly superheroes

This house is made entirely out of recycled rubbish

A bad marriage can be as unhealthy as smoking and drinking

Here’s how to encourage more girls to pursue science and math careers

300,000 women are missing from economics

The world's warming oceans will threaten livelihoods

The geography of consumption

The global expansion is at risk. Here's why

This is what links Germany's railway with economic success

India's future as a world power depends on 4 key relationships

By 2027, India will have nearly a million millionaires

How knitting hats is helping students with geometry

A universal basic income experiment could be coming to Chicago

After nearly a decade, the EU's unemployment rate is returning to pre-recession levels

A whole new dimension: How 3D technology is saving the world's heritage sites

This is how culture affects your child's development

Your social network could save you from a natural disaster

There’s a new market cropping up for venture capitalists: data-loving farmers

The biggest challenge for the future of work hasn't changed for decades

Plastic could threaten New Zealand's diverse array of seabirds

Scientists peer into the heart of hurricanes to improve intensity forecast

How to build a more inclusive workplace

Why Europe's firms vary on productivity

How a brief truce in Afghanistan could signal the way to a longer-lasting peace

These are the best MBAs if you want to be an entrepreneur

Research shows four in five experts cited in online news are men

From spy to surrogate, a new exhibition is celebrating Britain's female trailblazers

New Zealand firm adopts its four day work week permanently

Want to come up with better ideas? Here's how

College isn’t a cure for the US's racial wealth gap

Open plan offices could be limiting our social skills, study says

US multilingual students are doing better than previously thought

Overtourism is becoming a major issue for cities across the globe

This is the link between voting in elections and income

As workers get older, are robots the answer?

By 2100 none of the world's biggest cities will be in China, the US or Europe

'AIDS is far from over': Complacency is stalling the fight against HIV

How games can take nutrition to the next level

What the World Cup can teach businesses about teamwork

Here are the answers to our Instagram Cities quiz

High-flyers: China is on top of the world for skyscraper construction

The UK government wants large companies to report their CO2 emissions

Everything you've heard about urbanization might be wrong. Here's why

The Arctic is burning

This massive iceberg could cause a tsunami in Greenland

Christine Lagarde: Why G20 finance ministers should take inspiration from Monet

Who recovers from flu faster? Men or women?

This tiny sustainable home could be the future of living

The internet is at risk from rising sea levels

These tech leaders have signed a pledge against killer robots

Will living longer make our lives better?

Children who exercise have more brain power, finds study

You can love chocolate and the environment. Here's how

The probability of hiring a female partner at a venture capital firm is down to daughters

Lessons from New Zealand: How meeting the needs of a mother can help more women run for office

The growing role of Buddhism in India’s soft-power strategy

6 ways countries can prepare for the next infectious disease pandemic

Here's what Americans think about immigration

Vegans in France are using extreme tactics to stop people eating meat

Sport makes us sad

3 ways that regulation benefits economies

This 'dating service' is helping young people in South Africa find work

These are the leadership lessons we can learn from the Thai cave rescue

How can we combat the disease outbreaks occurring across the world?

Here's what we can do to beat loneliness

This is how trade agreements affect global production

Our definition of adulthood is changing

How can the ECB prepare for the next economic downturn?

How will regional inequality affect the European economy?

Barack Obama says the rich owe the world a huge debt

Should we be allowed to edit the genes of human embryos?

Chart of the day: This is how much Americans distrust the media

China is among the 20 most innovative economies for the first time

Large parts of the world are growing more fragile. Here are 5 steps to reverse course

What Croatia’s president taught the world about leadership at the World Cup

Rising temperatures are putting over a billion people at risk

DeepMind created an IQ test for AI, and it didn't do too well

Clean water for all is still centuries away, according to WaterAid

These are the three main problems affecting blockchain

Our cities are competing to become innovation test beds

This is how science is trying to save our coral reefs

This film is causing the cost of cancer drugs in China to fall

Mountain gorillas are the only great apes increasing in number

This could be the reason behind slow wage growth in the US

Here's how the wireless spectrum is divided up in the US

Failure to educate girls could cost the world $30 trillion

These pieces of art were all drawn by robots

These are the world's smartest cities in 2018

What Spain’s majority-female cabinet says about the future of gender-equal governments

Back to the future: flying cars are becoming a reality

How women are transforming the Arab world's start-up scene

Here's what keeps CEOs awake at night (and why it might be bad news for your next job)

What has driven the globalization of US firms?

Online government services could change your life. But only if you have access to the internet

Retirees are urged to become entrepreneurs to stem China's ageing problem

Good grub: why we might be eating insects soon

How to get culture right when embedding it into AI

Could this innovative idea solve urban storm flooding?

India's water crisis is hitting women hardest. Here's why

China is stepping up its efforts to protect the environment. Here's how

India's women are the secret to a potential economic boom

Why unsafe thinking could be the secret to success

What will happen to Antarctica in 30 years time?

How the rest of the world can avoid a trade war

This is how workers can adapt to the age of automation

Why writing down happy thoughts could help combat stress and anxiety

The connection between children and gender inequality in Denmark

Sex and gender both shape your health in different ways

These are the world's largest tech giants

Competition in the Arctic is growing but cooperation is set to continue. Here’s why

The secret to football success, starting work at 40, global military spending and other top stories of the week

Apple has announced a $300 million green energy fund in China

Podcast: A glimpse into the future of financial and monetary systems

The Chinese film boom luring Hollywood's stars

Phone lines open between Ethiopia and Eritrea, and people are calling strangers

How tiny countries top social and economic league tables (and win at football, too)

Berlin has opened the world's first hotel for bees

As the world fights plastic waste, could food waste be next?

How can we reform tax systems to take into account automation?

Why currency unions don't necessarily mean more trade for everyone

Here are 5 ways digital technology is changing childhood

How the bacteria in your gut are great sensors of your overall well-being

Your brain is always looking for problems, according to new research

How VR could be the secret to conquering a fear of heights

Global debt could put the world's ambitious plans for 2030 at risk

How a simple football can help teach children about HIV

Your smartphone is making you less social. But did you realise how big the problem is?

10 qualities you need to develop to improve your emotional intelligence

Japan is defusing its demographic time bomb, but the US is building one of its own

Ireland becomes the 'world's first' country to commit to divesting from fossil fuels

Financial inclusion is key to tackling Africa's gender inequality

Why you shouldn’t say ‘girls are as good as boys at math’

How to use your name, according to research

90% of fish stocks are used up – fisheries subsidies must stop emptying the ocean

France v Croatia: How the World Cup finalists stack up off the pitch

4 reasons cities should embrace Universal Basic Income

Artificial islands, robo-ships, sleepless soldiers. Is this the future of the Arctic?

What is 'trade policy 3.0’?

What is the effect of robots on developing countries?

Why married women who retire early are suffering from the gender gap

This Libyan food delivery service is getting women into work

One in three fish caught never gets eaten

This is why Japan's floods have been so deadly

Women are still on the wrong side of the digital skills gap

This is how Eritrea and Ethiopia made peace, and what it means for the future of both nations

Can education help close the global gap between rich and poor?

Why Bangalore might have to turn its back on technology to solve its water woes

Who has the right to know if you have a serious hereditary disease?

How to fight desertification and drought at home and away

This is what people think about NATO

What's the impact of people who don't fit in at work?

How can we measure real progress on the Sustainable Development Goals?

Climate change will force us to redefine economic growth

3 questions to judge the success of the BRICS summit

In order to make plastic bans effective, we need to embrace the circular economy

#Travelgoals: why Instagram is key to understanding millennial tourism

Four ways innovation can help to beat heart disease

This Chinese tech giant's latest gadget is... a bus

A Stanford researcher says we shouldn’t start working full time until age 40

To make your child more resilient, you need to let her fail

The old model for motivating employees is dying. It's time for a replacement

Farmland expansion is a significant risk to our planet's health. But there is a solution

Iceland is building its first Nordic paganist temple in 1000 years

China has an online platform to pay people to plant trees

One in three fish caught is thrown away, according to a new UN report

The world's water economy stands on a knife edge

Virtual humans could give sufferers of post-traumatic stress the support they need

6 stories about our planet, told by 6 beautiful maps

Sovereign wealth funds are working to become more climate-friendly

Why couples sleep better in more gender-equal societies

For LGBT people, life can be full of small daily struggles

How to deal with failed banks

How AI changes the way we need to think about international affairs

4 ways blockchain will transform the mining and metals industry

5 facts about global military spending

The new science of obesity, narrative markets, why Japan may lead the next industrial revolution, and other top stories of the week

Is sub-Saharan Africa ready for the electric vehicle revolution?

Denmark has a 4-day festival where people meet with political leaders

Amsterdam is getting a 3D-printed bridge

This Dutch football stadium creates its own energy and stores it in electric car batteries

Who the US and China have trade disputes with

To succeed in a changing job market, we must embrace lifelong learning

The latest treatment for brain tumours? Polio

What do Americans think about immigration?

The US resettled fewer refugees in 2017 than the rest of the world combined

Food manufacturers are running out of CO₂, but we can't just take it from the air

This "blind" cheetah robot can climb stairs using only its sense of touch

This Belgian supermarket is selling produce from its own rooftop farm

Here's how science can help you beat anxiety

Podcast: A glimpse into the future of cities and urbanization

Sweden to reach its 2030 renewable energy target this year

Cultural diversity can drive economies. Here are lessons from India

How to make the most of serendipity at work

5 amazing schools that will make you wish you were young again

6 ways to ensure AI and new tech works for – not against – humanity

This is how playing a musical instrument can improve your brain

Orangutans have learnt to coexist with humans for 70,000 years

What will car-free days do for Nairobi?

US workers are falling behind the rest of the world. Here's why

These are the 30 cities best placed for long-term success

Could your perception of self-employment be all wrong?

The World Trade Organisation: what is it, and what does it do?

Belize's Barrier Reef is no longer endangered

Why your child lying to you may be a good thing

Seattle has become the first major US city to ban plastic straws

70 years of Britain's National Health Service in eight charts

The three types of military power and how to measure them

What matters most to young Europeans?

Following the World Cup? Then you're watching high-performing migrants at work

Global warming varies greatly depending where you live

Now China isn't taking foreign trash, it will start recycling its own

This is why governments should be watching the World Cup

This is what a supermarket looks like when it bans plastic and waste

The British government has pledged to end gay conversion therapy

The science of superstition – and why people believe in the unbelievable

This 'smart' prosthetic ankle could change the lives of amputees

Want to learn a language? This Japanese concept could help you

These five algorithms worked together to beat humans at a video game

Scientists have built a robotic 'dragon'

Why today’s leaders need to know about the power of narratives

The explosive growth of eSports

Opportunities and risks – the China-Pakistan trade corridor

Boeing’s new concept hypersonic jet could fly from New York to Tokyo in just a couple of hours

South Korea has limited a working week to 52 hours, in order to stop overwork

Satellite imagery is helping governments to combat deforestation

This is how your parents affect your social mobility

How do we know when a boom is bad?

These five technologies are changing the face of construction

Why we can't compare homeless populations between cities

How you feel about free will can influence your behaviour - and happiness

Rivers cover a lot more of the Earth than we originally thought. Here's why that matters

These are the eight ethical questions about exploring outer space that need answers

This is the global economic impact of violence

These are the cities with the biggest carbon footprints

The state of the US economy in 11 charts

Pakistan has planted over a billion trees

How mini grids could solve global energy poverty

The economics behind immigration amnesties

How small changes to your daily routine could make a big difference to your exposure to pollution

Young entrepreneurs are motivated by purpose over profit, according to new research

Jack Ma's Alibaba has launched a blockchain-based payment service

This is how automation could improve gender equality

10 skills you'll need to survive the rise of automation

2017 was the second-worst year on record for tropical tree loss

Are drones encouraging young Chinese farmers to return to the countryside?

Iceland is opening the 'world's first' whale sanctuary in the ocean

From drones to health data, how Japan can power ahead

Could Japan become a role model for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

Forward Agenda - July 2018

Your smartphone is bad for your kids, how blockchain could transform supply chains, and other top stories of the week

These clothes grow with your child

The future of global health and healthcare: game-changers for impact

These are the most desirable cities for overseas workers

Lessons in public transport, from a mountain city with 20 volcanoes

How tomorrow's buildings will make you – and the planet – healthier

This is how World Cup sponsorship mirrors global economic shifts

This is how workplace friendships could make you more productive

Middle-aged entrepreneurs are more successful than young ones. Here's why

Tropical deforestation remains at record levels, despite global progress

These are the world's most valuable brands of 2018

This is the relationship between race and economic opportunity in the US

Scientists have recorded the Earth's new lowest temperature

These companies are helping employees get on the property ladder

How the Tokyo 2020 Games could be the most sustainable yet

A glimpse into the future of the global economy

Autonomous vehicles could clog city centres: a lesson from Boston

5 tips from the front lines for talking about climate change

Why the World Cup is a bit like international trade

Trade wars won’t fix globalization. Here’s why

France is bringing back national service

These Indian fishermen take plastic out of the sea and use it to build roads

Which cities in the world are the most expensive for expats?

Why North America’s energy future depends on Mexico’s presidential campaign

Migration across the Mediterranean is nothing new. And people used to head the other way

What can Italy do to encourage economic growth?

This Barcelona restaurant is training refugees whilst telling their stories

Fox spirits and demons: China's tech giants splash out in cartoon arms race

Here are the 4 steps you can take to overcome the fear of failure

China aims to protect a quarter of its land from development by 2020

Meet robotics engineer Barbie, who's aiming to teach girls to code

Could robots become conscious?

Your brain's plasticity is just a question of balance

It’s time for the world to stand up behind South Africa

What the world's biggest naval exercise reveals about shifting balances of power

Hot air behind your cold fridge? Why the future of cooling must be sustainable

Women in video games: ‘Accept it, or don’t buy the game’

It’s not kids’ screen time you should worry about - it’s yours

How to rebuild trust and integrity in South Africa

London has more trees than people

Why thinking about worst-case scenarios can make you a better leader

Spain has a lesson for the rest of the world about organ donation

France has opened Europe's first solar panel recycling plant

Watch Manhattan's incredible daily population change

China has stopped taking the world's plastic waste. Now many countries have a big problem

The surprising part of your body that's keeping your brain healthy

There's no such thing as a 'maths brain'. It's your attitude that's holding you back

Storytelling can be a force for social change. Here's how

African cities will double in population by 2050. Here are 4 ways to make sure they thrive

7 charts that show how peacekeeping is changing

We must regulate drones, to democratize the sky for humanity

IKEA will take back your old furniture, resell it and give you the money

Don't understand the difference between Bitcoin and blockchain? Read on

Students and retirement home residents in Malaysia are sharing ideas to prepare for the future

How family separation affects the brain, according to a neuroscientist and migrant

What neuroscience can teach you about engaging your employees

Why it’s okay for bilingual children to mix languages

In the race to 50 million users there's one clear winner - and it might surprise you

You don't care enough about your data. This is why

What do Western Europeans think about immigration and religion?

What's next for the European Union?

You won't be able to mine Bitcoin on this tech giant's devices anymore

Big data is coming to agriculture. Farmers must set its course

IQs are falling - and have been for years

This is what violence does to a nation's GDP

Move over G7. The future belongs to a more inclusive G20

Here are three ways blockchain can change refugees' lives

These 5 amazing people are fighting to save our oceans

Supermarket supply chains are driving poverty and inequality. We can do better

Why improving female sexual health and rights leads to a better society

This is what the financial sector can do to fight cyber attacks

Tokyo is opening a museum devoted to digital art

Saudi women are now legally allowed to drive

This electronic skin lets amputees feel pain through their prosthetics

These are the world's biggest exporters

Don't worry, stress at work isn't always a bad thing

The UN has a recommendation for refugee camps that might surprise you

How do World Cup matches affect the stock market?

The problem with dollar lending outside the US

What next for Italy and the EU?

LGBTI+ rights worldwide, refugee migration flows, and other top stories of the week

Rural Bangladesh has already embraced renewable energy. Here’s what the rest of the world can learn

5 charts that explain big challenges facing Italy’s new government

Where adults lack access to a bank account

Cyber attacks are shutting down countries, cities and companies. Here’s how to stop them

From diamonds to recycling: how blockchain can drive responsible and ethical businesses

Asylum seekers boost European economies. Here's how

The City of London will soon run on 100% renewable energy

This AI has been debating real humans - and doing a pretty good job

History tells us we've got GDP wrong. Here's why

This is why companies need to embrace older workers

Our ability to fight an economic crisis isn't as good as it might appear

Religious people live longer than those with no affiliation, study says

These are the world's best universities

What Twitter reveals about a company’s reputation and productivity

Scientists have been exploring a lost forest hidden in an ancient volcano

Busting myths about why Latin Americans seek to enter the US

The end of the 404? Why we need to repair the internet’s crumbling infrastructure

Three scenarios for the future of geopolitics

The law can't keep up with new tech. Here's how to close the gap

This is how AI can help you make sense of the world

This is why Dutch teenagers are among the happiest in the world

These bricks are made of fungus, rice and glass

Are we in a corporate debt bubble?

Why 'follow your passion' might be terrible advice

What food stamps tell us about America's poorest

A robot has just assisted in an eye operation

There are more guns than people in the US

What role should the private sector play in developing artificial intelligence for government?

These are some of the ingenious ways the world's banknotes are kept secure

It's not enough to just limit global warming, we also need to adapt

Animals are becoming nocturnal to avoid humans

Bees get stressed at work too. This is why that matters

Who will win the AI race? If countries work together, then the answer could be all of us

How to have a good Fourth Industrial Revolution

This robot has soft hands. It could be the future of sustainable production

The future of science could be in your gut. Here’s why

We need a new international order. Here’s why

Most Americans oppose policy of separating immigrant children from their parents, new poll shows

1.1 billion people still lack electricity. This could be the solution

4 things President Trump could learn from Jimmy Carter

This Syrian national has been trapped at Kuala Lumpur airport for 3 months

3 steps to help you work out whether something was written by a bot or a human

The power of money: Cash payments can convince people to do the right thing

This innovative scheme is helping rejuvenate to US cities

'Gaming disorder' has been classified as a mental health condition by the WHO

We haven't thought about the true impact of autonomous vehicles

What NBA basketball players can teach us about pressure

This is what you need to know about global debt

Charts change hearts and minds better than words do

Almost half of the world’s population still doesn’t use a bank account

These charts show where the world's refugees came from in 2017 - and where they're heading

1% of the world's population are now refugees

The state of the world’s nuclear arsenal in 3 charts

We need to talk about how we define responsibility online - and how we enforce it

CEOs in these countries are more likely to go with their gut

These are the cities where the World Cup threatens productivity the most

Cutting money transfer fees could unlock $15bn for developing countries. Here's how

What will Antarctica look like in 2070?

Two big questions for the future of cryptocurrencies

How recycling is helping to improve the lives of Syrian refugees

Here's what the German football team tells us about economics

Breathing on Mars could now be possible, thanks to this bacteria

These two charts tell an important story about US attitudes to race

This data shows why you should think carefully about who you promote

Older women could be the secret to boosting the US economy. Here's why

Dust storms are making Delhi's air quality hazardous

These are the cities where your salary goes the furthest

How cities can lead the way in bridging the global housing gap

5 ways to make office politics work for you

The two big uncertainties shaping our future

Why solving world hunger isn't just about making more food

This city's budget is decided by its citizens

The surprisingly boring role AI could play in classrooms

Students from this Ugandan refugee-camp school are attending some of the best universities in the world

These are the world's most connected airports

This is why US employment rates have lagged behind other countries

McDonald's UK restaurants are banning plastic straws

France is building a village for people with Alzheimer’s

Managing risk in the energy sector’s cyber supply chain

The source of 90% of the plastics in the ocean, the truth about African migration and other top stories of the week

China’s cities are rapidly becoming more competitive. Here's why

In Finland, speeding tickets are linked to your income

This Swedish burger chain offers an entirely climate positive menu

What does God look like to American Christians?

Uber's new algorithm can tell if passengers are drunk when they hail a ride

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