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Christine Lagarde: It's time to tackle weak governance and corruption

Two centuries of rapid progress are at risk unless we act now

South Korea has switched off its propaganda broadcasts ahead of North Korea meeting

How does a city become 'smart'? Lessons from Tel Aviv

What a US-China trade war could mean for the world

Should we vaccinate plants?

This is what you need to know about Bangladesh's remarkable economic rise

Q&A: What would happen in a world without vaccines?

How the data you give away today could hurt your job prospects tomorrow

How to avoid nuclear anarchy

How civil society must adapt to survive its greatest challenges

Introducing EarthTime: animations which show how our planet is changing

Who and what is 'civil society?'

These 11 questions will help you decide if blockchain is right for your business

This robot destroys iPhones so their parts can be used again

Climate change is bad news for plankton. Here's why you should care

Are you an elastic thinker? It could be the key to success

Diversity is good for our communities. Here's the evidence

This band is storing their best-selling album in DNA

Closing the gender gap in science could take generations

This happiness course is the most popular class in Yale's history

This theme park is designed as a destination to take selfies

Finland will end its basic income experiment in 2019

Michael Bloomberg pledges $4.5 million for Paris Agreement

This online tool shows how we, and our planet, are changing

How can we improve gender equality in Japan?

5 ways we’re working to rebuild trust in the media

Should employers let workers start late to stop them dying early?

The mobile apps we use the most may be making us unhappy. Here's why

Technology is delivering better access to financial services. Here’s how

Robot inventors are on the rise. But are they welcomed by the patent system?

How secure is blockchain?

Diplomats and designers discuss: tackling the growing gap between rich and poor

China's war on smog is at risk of a 'stalemate', according to the environment ministry

Writing about failure could make you more successful in the future

What happens if all the coral reefs die?

Social media isn't an echo chamber, you are

Silicon Valley is going back to an ancient technology: People

At 80 years old, what does Superman tell us about truth, justice and immigration?

Oil prices have hit a three-year high

To improve education, we need to incorporate imagination

Global debt has hit record highs. This is what we can do about it

What does Cuba’s new president mean for the country?

If you want to understand China, this 18th Century novel might be the place to start

Gifted children, the future economic toolkit and other top stories of the week

How social media giants are failing African users

Which of these 4 types of 21st-century leader are you?

The challenge to China's New Silk Road

5 core principles to keep AI ethical

This is where equal pay is considered most important

What economists can learn from religion about trust

Daytime discos are offering a sanctuary to South Korea's elderly

These 11 countries could be the future of the global economy

These large tech companies vow not to aid government cyber attacks

The way you see colour depends on the language you speak

How electric vehicles are the start of a global shift in our attitudes

5 reasons robots aren't going to take over the world

11 entrepreneurs reveal the power of time off

This treatment could eliminate the need for fillings - and you'd be able to do it at home

What we pay for in healthcare is the real question

The world's biggest economies in 2018

Over half your body isn't human

Faith can overcome religious nationalism. Here’s how

South Korea has the highest density of robot workers in the world

Here's how we put an end to violent conflict

Children are naturally optimistic and it's a double-edged sword

This is how meditation could make you more successful, according to these 5 business leaders

We can turn our wastewater into a valuable resource

If shipping were a country, it would be the world’s sixth-biggest greenhouse gas emitter

You're probably breathing unsafe air

These Nigerian street kids are dancing their way to a better future

Bill Gates and other global leaders have pledged $2.7 billion to fight malaria

While the men of this village go looking for work, the women are in charge

Can new skills come fast enough to outpace the machines? We can but try

Blockchain can solve some of the world's most pressing challenges. Here's how

The 10-year baby window intensifying the gender pay gap

What trade tensions could mean for global growth, according to the IMF

Bill Gates has a new favourite book of all time

Your smartphone is distracting you at work. Even if it’s switched off

9 books to read when deciding whether to change your career

Our economic toolkit is out of date. Our future depends on updating it

This enzyme eats plastic waste

China's Sina Weibo has reversed a decision to remove gay content

Could insect farms meet our food demands of the future?

Hot enough to boil metal: exoplanets explained

Millennials now form the majority of the US workforce

If you want to know house prices in London, check the Tokyo listings

How Europe beat the financial crisis – and the risks it still faces

Why some good ideas make it – and others don’t

What cryptocurrencies will do to the integrity of politics

Berlin has the world's fastest rising city property prices

How would you spend your time in a self-driving car?

Governments can't resist the digital revolution. This is what they need to do instead

Here's why we need to rethink how we label global regions

Loneliness is a much more modern phenomenon than you might think

This is how being compassionate can make you more successful

Uganda's male police officers are taking a stand against violence towards women

How technology has changed the world of work

The number of US students learning a foreign language has slumped

Google’s new AI scans thousands of books to answer your questions

We're close to eradicating another disease. This is how we can do it

This is the story that Roman roads tell us about economic growth

Christine Lagarde: 3 priorities for the global economy

AI has a gender problem. Here’s what to do about it

A glimpse into the future of energy

Why tech governance needs trust

Nature is our strongest ally in ensuring global water security

Global healthcare needs a revolution. This is how technology can help

How to spot a child genius

Rising sea levels are threatening Easter Island’s historic statues

These are the most popular business schools with employers

Agrihoods: the urban communities built around their own farms

Why asking questions could make you a great leader

This is the story of India's GDP growth

Fossil fuels are coming under threat from a source you might not have expected

The ocean currents that keep the US and Europe warm are at their weakest in 1600 years

Chocolate is helping protect the Amazon rainforest. Here's how

You've heard about the glass ceiling, but what about the glass cliff?

3 ways the Fourth Industrial Revolution is disrupting the law

How the United States can win back its manufacturing mojo

India’s AI revolution, where money buys happiness and other top stories of the week

Why embracing human rights will ensure AI works for all

Fueling the US economy's middle market growth engine

The so-called 'leftover women' in China contribute more to GDP than in the US

How to contain the deepening crisis in Venezuela

The world's most expensive prime property

Sweden has a plan to end all traffic accident deaths

Blockchain is facing a backlash. Can it survive?

What's next for central banks?

How successful leaders can become CEOs

How your dead microbes could improve public health

This app could help Parkinson sufferers beat paralysis

This microfactory is turning e-waste into reusable material

This is how yoga could relieve childhood anxiety

Men and women are equally good at science, but men think they're better

The US gender pay gap is narrowing but persistent

Why the decline of storytelling could be a bad omen for children's education

New Zealand is banning future offshore oil and gas exploration

Women are still not asking for pay rises. Here’s why

Chinese investment in renewable energy is thrice than that of US

Stop talking about financial inclusion. Identity inclusion must come first

Governments can fight corruption by joining the digital payment revolution

China is now home to the world’s most valuable AI start-up

Brazil is at a crossroads. These are the paths it could take

General Motors' dress code has just two words

This is how trade benefits the US economy

This is the major impact globalization has had on productivity

The trouble with speaking English as a second language

If you want to see the future of your city, take a look at these 3 places

Antarctica has seen more snow in the past 200 years, but what does it mean?

Apple is now 100% powered by renewable energy

The Commonwealth Games show us how to create a genuinely inclusive world

The global liberal order is in trouble - can it be salvaged, or will it be replaced?

42% of global e-commerce is happening in China. Here's why

Scotland witnesses a record surge in renewable electricity generation

This is how your childhood can shape the success of your career

The key to tackling financial exclusion? Data

The Colombian Amazon now has the same legal rights as you

Plans for urban farming in Paris have gone through the roof

What is transhumanism and how does it affect you?

These 3 challenges are threatening to shake up economics

The secret to fighting antibiotic resistance is underneath our feet

What causes good people to turn bad online?

Why ozone could pose a challenge to food security

Partners in crime: Why mafia groups and cybercriminals are joining forces

India’s opportunity and role in shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution

We're losing the night due to artificial light. But it's not too late to get it back

Can state cyber attacks be justified under international law?

Young Londoners face over 20 years of saving to buy a small apartment

Investment, not debt, can kick-start an entrepreneurial Europe

What happened to me was wrong. Time to make it illegal, too

Black Panther will be the first film to be shown in Saudi Arabia after a 35-year cinema ban

This supermarket is selling soup, beer and soap made from food waste

Germans and Americans think very differently about their relationship

Where in Europe are gender wage gaps lowest?

Working from home could save you even more money than you think

These boats are using tourists to clean up Amsterdam's canals

Japanese paper art could drive the future of electronics

This device lets you talk to your computer - without saying a word

All jobs should be advertised as flexible. Here's why

Portugal produced over 100% of its electricity from renewables in March

Here's what you need to know about the US-China trade dispute

These countries spend the most on healthcare. But do they get value for money?

Renewables grew twice as fast as fossil fuels in 2017

This Chinese hospital is putting its patients in the hands of AI

Even as birth rates decline overpopulation remains a global challenge

Microsoft just signed the largest corporate solar deal in US history

Scientists have proposed three colossal geoengineering projects to slow polar melting

Healthcare costs impoverish millions. 4 ways to end the injustice

Universities must stay at the heart of the AI revolution. Here's why

The four types of shame and how they affect you

The time it takes to learn a new language depends on what you want to do with it

Sleeping in stages could be good for your health

This is what the future holds for the International Space Station

This robot tricks hackers into giving away their information

Millennials are set to overtake Baby Boomers as the biggest generation in the US electorate

Genetics, wealth and their influence on children's cognitive ability

This is the relationship between money and happiness

The global youth movement is gaining momentum

What the postwar international order means for the US

There's one thing robots can't do as well as humans: pick strawberries

These are the world's most expensive cities

Education systems can stifle creative thought. Here’s how to do things differently

Jobs in these countries are safest from a robot revolution

The Arctic may have ice-free summers if Paris climate goals are exceeded by just half a degree

Over a third of US college students can't afford to eat regular meals

Why are we so bad at spotting mistakes?

It's time to totally change how we think about inequality

Computer simulations could replace animal testing for heart drugs

Here's what a 'no talking' day might do to your productivity

The Sahara Desert has grown 10% bigger in the last century

China is getting tough on smuggled waste

US school teachers are among the worst-paid in the developed world

We have a space debris problem. Here’s how to solve it

We’re losing the world’s forests, but there’s a way we can fight back

Where in Europe have wages fallen most?

Tree pulp and ocean plastic: how shoemakers are reducing their environmental footprint

This newly-discovered human organ could explain how cancer spreads

Africa has a new free trade area. This is what you need to know

Children's books need more female villains. Here's why

Ikea is reinventing its classic meatball with an unexpected ingredient

Robots are helping to take care of Japanese senior citizens

Norwegians prefer to have children before saying 'I do'

Democracy isn't in as much trouble as you might think

Why retreating from globalisation is not the solution to Britain’s economic problems

10 ways government leaders can improve transport mobility

Why we need to measure military cyber power

What will space exploration look like in the future?

How technology can transform leadership – for the good of employees

Will lawyers become extinct in the age of automation?

Kids aren’t biased at age 6. And then this happens

Disney leads the charge as traditional TV networks muscle in on streaming territory

Could AI be the future of suicide prevention?

Why mundane situations are more complex for self-driving cars

This smartphone app could help track the progression of Parkinson's

Older Americans are less likely to read than younger people

New York City may criminalize company expectations that workers check emails at home

Southeast Asia is closing its island beaches to recover from climate change and tourism

This is how shipwrecks could inspire new forms of renewable energy

These are the creative ways old smartphones are saving rainforests

Google has made it official: The internet is now mobile-first

This is why daydreaming could be the enemy of productivity

Seven stories from China you might have missed in March

French children to start school at three - is that too young?

The World Health Organization is preparing for ‘Disease X’

Time for a new deal and other top economic stories of the week

A Harvard psychologist says too many people think about happiness all wrong

Powerful predictions for the future from a leading physicist

These discoveries saved billions of lives

These robotic fish are changing our understanding of the ocean

It has been a landmark year for signed languages in film. Here's what we can learn

How probing the Titanic sinking demonstrates the shortcomings of AI

Tsunamis of innovation are shaking the energy industry

This lab is transforming leftover almond shells into power, plastic, and beer

The sharing economy could help end poverty. Here’s how

Antibiotic use is soaring. Here's why that's a problem

Why bribery in Africa can no longer be tolerated

Higher education needs dusting off for the 21st century

A glimpse into the future of human rights

This is how India is fighting antimicrobial resistance

This is how new technologies could improve education forever

Why we need to go back to the drawing board when it comes to regulating drones

Indonesia's forests are continuing to suffer from growing deforestation despite government pledges

In order to be truly innovative, we need to learn lessons from nature

Doctors are giving out unnecessary antibiotics and it's your fault

How empathy sparks innovation, according to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

Why curbing smoking is the only way to eliminate tuberculosis in India by 2025

These entrepreneurs are solving one of the world’s biggest problems - one toilet at a time

Entrepreneurship against all the odds

China cut fertilizer use and still increased crop yields. This is how they did it

A new study from Stanford and Harvard proves that US inequality goes deeper than class

These AI sensors could stop the illegal destruction of forests

These are the 19 cities with the most trees

These sailors are using a games console controller to maneouvre a submarine

This is why elderly Japanese people are getting arrested on purpose

This is how students and social media made March for Our Lives a political movement

This is how planting trees could pull 60,000 Rwandans out of poverty

Human and robot collaboration is evolving timber construction

6 habits of strategic thinkers

This is how an ageing society is affecting Japan's attitudes towards immigration

This is what the US imports from China

The happiest countries in the world, disappearing languages and other top stories of the week

Why are the Danes so happy? A psychologist explains

South Korea is leading the charge to ensure people aren't overworked

Beware the fragility of the global economy

It’s time to clean India’s polluted rivers. Here’s how we can do it

5 ways the Fourth Industrial Revolution could end water insecurity

Cape Town’s crisis shows us the real cost of water

Cities can become smarter, by going circular

Why makerspaces could be the secret to making smart cities smart

Women grow 70% of Africa's food. But have few rights over the land they tend

AI weeds: what they are, how they could choke off the internet

What disasters teach us about avoiding mistakes at work

The world will add 70,000 solar panels every hour in the next 5 years

Here's the secret to how WeChat attracts 1 billion monthly users

Governing the new frontiers – China’s perspective

Canada is introducing new gun control laws

Meet the cities with the highest quality of life

Why India is most at risk from climate change

Is new technology hurting our productivity?

How Blockchain could boost the economic power of the LGBT community

New York's street lights could soon have Wifi

Who's responsible when driverless cars have an accident?

This is how we can stop young children developing racial biases

Lower carbon future: What would it look like, how do we get there, and who will benefit?

5 things everyone needs to know about happiness

Monaco is the world's most densely populated place

How private and public finance can help us to fight climate change

This start-up is testing flying taxis in New Zealand

Christine Lagarde: The peril of cryptocurrencies

This AI could spot early signs of heart failure

Americans are unhappier than ever. This is why

China looks to be 'winning its war against pollution'

These are Bill Gates' favourite books of the past year

This is how we can teach machines not to discriminate

How the gig economy can transform farms in the developing world

China has overtaken the UK as the world's second-largest market for art

A million WhatsApp messages were sent in the time it's taken you to read this headline

The surprising truth about fighting obesity

Inequality isn't inevitable. Here's what we can do differently

Why women hold the keys to Africa's future

This US city is the first to ban the mining of cryptocurrencies

How new technology could help to strengthen global food security

This is what a century of climate change has done to France's biggest glacier

Walmart has patented autonomous robot bees

This is how cryptocurrencies challenge the status quo

This is how tree rings could help us predict future droughts

We need to become global citizens in order to rebuild trust

How laser technology unearthed an ancient African city

Why Africa is turning the heads of investors

How can we engineer a more responsible digital future

This is how urban development is affecting the weather

This fleet of underwater robots is studying ocean microbes

This is the surprising thing used to make medals for the 2020 Olympics

Religious stereotypes need the same attention as race and gender

These $139,000 stackable homes can be built in under three weeks

Almost a quarter of US adults say they are ‘almost constantly’ online

China is experiencing a retail store resurgence

New York will invest $1.5 billion in renewable energy projects

This is how inequality could be hurting the US economy

These were Stephen Hawking’s most dire predictions for the future of mankind

Your bottled water probably contains plastic

These are the happiest countries in the world

Companies can help solve water scarcity. Here’s how

The giant, offshore Haliade X wind turbine could be the future of wind energy

Disrupting business models is not enough. We need tech innovation too

What would it be like to travel by hyperloop? Virgin unveils its prototype pod

The challenges of Chinese investment in Latin America

Europe's regional inequality from 1900 to today

The World Health Organization is worried about Disease X

These 12 rich and powerful people share their definitions of success

Scientists are using this technique to make clouds produce snow

The 15 languages that could soon be extinct

Your ability to empathise is determined by your genes

Angela Merkel elected for her fourth term as Germany's Chancellor

Phosphorous is increasing the number of dead zones in our oceans

These are the 8 reasons why 2018 could be Africa's year

Google is banning online ads promoting cryptocurrencies

6 ways the construction industry can build for the future

The energy industry is changing. Are governments switched on?

Here’s how to unleash Brazil’s energy revolution

Here’s how a cleverly designed office can boost productivity

What you need to know about global arms sales in 6 charts

Latin America is the world's most dangerous region. But there are signs it is turning a corner

3 ways AI could threaten our world, and what we need to do to stay safe

4 ways art is sculpting the Fourth Industrial Revolution

A glimpse into the future of behavioural sciences

The secret to solving global issues? Fewer secrets, more collaboration

These 'multilatina' companies can show us the future of Latin America’s economy

Female workforces can revolutionize Latin American business. Here's how

How Latin America can be ready for the jobs of tomorrow

Leonardo da Vinci wasn't born a genius. This is what you can learn from him

Cape Town's drought is causing the economy to dry up too

The clothing of the future will be fused with technology

This is how trade agreements can benefit you as well as your country

We're not suffering from a lack of morality. We have too much

The world’s first blockchain-powered elections have just happened in Sierra Leone

These tech companies are taking a stand against wildlife trafficking

These are the most common myths about social media

Norway's capital is planning a sustainable city

This American chef grows fruit and veg deep in the Norwegian Arctic

President Trump is looking to impose tariffs on $60 billion worth of Chinese imports

It's time to tackle the informal economy problem in Latin America

How big and open data can transform Latin America

These are the countries best prepared for the global energy transition

Here’s how we teach machines to be fair

Will a sugar tax help reduce obesity?

This is the biggest threat to Latin America’s digital transformation

IBM created the world's first smartphone 25 years ago

Tax rules are changing around the world. This is what you need to know

Energy storage will transform Latin America’s electricity value chain. Here’s why

France has a unique approach to regenerating inner cities. This is what we can learn

Billions of devices will soon be vulnerable to cyberattack. But we're not ready

What is a proton battery?

GDP isn't dead as a measure of well-being just yet. Here's why

The amazing benefits of houseplants on your mind and body

The traps that young entrepreneurs should avoid to succeed

The human approach to saving the northern white rhino: IVF

How technology can be used to combat online hate speech

This is how solar energy is transforming Pakistan

Latin America is squandering its most valuable resource. Here’s what we need to do

Here’s how start-ups will shape Latin America’s future

Could cities be the answer to the world’s healthcare woes?

Here’s how to create the next Latin unicorn

Latin America has the biggest skills gap in the world. Here’s how to bridge it

Latin American start-ups are thriving. Let’s help them cross borders

How Latin America and the Caribbean can unlock its digital potential

This is the future of the internet

How a giant Amazonian frog could help save millions of lives

These are the top universities by subject in Latin America

Can blockchain help in the fight against corruption?

We live in a post-truth age. Companies need to rebuild trust

City jobs are no more at risk of automation than they were a century ago

Here’s how we can use technology to rebuild communities

In 2018, 350 million Latin Americans have the chance to vote for change

This is exactly how much money you need to be happy

This insulation is made from stone, and repels fire and water

Manufacturing jobs used to be the path to prosperity. Not anymore

Perfectionism could be making you less successful

This terrifying robot wolf is protecting the crops of Japanese farmers

Elon Musk wants to colonize Mars to prepare for World War III

This is China's happiest city

False news travels faster than true stories on Twitter

Large scale nuclear fusion could be here in just 15 years

5 things parents can do to help develop STEM skills

Learning about different cultures is shaking the foundations of psychology

9 must-read economic stories of the week

Here is what you need to know about the risks of a US trade war

Is Latin America ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

World-changing women, warming Arctic temperatures, and other top stories of the week

Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un are preparing to meet

Starbucks has started charging for takeaway cups to cut plastic waste

Child sex tourism and exploitation are on the rise. Companies can help fight it

Still don't understand the blockchain? This explainer will help

A fast-food chain in California is using a burger-flipping robot

11 countries have signed up to the Trans-Pacific Partnership

How chess is changing the lives of Pakistan's girls

How fish farms are helping to fight hunger on a global level

Here's how an 'exercise pill' could work in practice

Swiss residents are wrapping glaciers in blankets to keep them from melting

Comparing 25 of the biggest cryptocurrencies

This new tool makes it easier to donate your food leftovers

Miami, New York City, and San Francisco could flood every day by 2100

We're throwing away valuable data

China's first space station is set to crash back down to earth

Cape Town has managed to postpone the day it runs out of water by a year.

For Latin America to thrive in the digital era, it must first teach minds, then the machines

If more countries were like Sweden, major economies would get a $6 trillion boost

3 ways this year’s extraordinary electoral cycle could reshape Latin America

Is technology at work your friend or foe?

How do we restore trust in our democracies? Museums can be a starting point

Can 100% of a city’s electricity come from renewables?

AI could reinforce gender inequality

Canada just gave women a pay rise

The depressing thing that happens if you stop work to raise children

Here’s why Latin Americans will thrive in the age of the robots

Companies need to be born socially responsible. Here are 10 reasons why

Personalized, industrialized and inclusive: the future of healthcare in Latin America

Why it's so important for children to see diversity on the big and small screens

Something to chew on: Turning old gum into something new

Have we dodged secular stagnation?

In an urbanizing world, shrinking cities are a forgotten problem

This bacteria could make sunscreen more environmentally friendly

Seven CEOs share the books that made them better leaders

14 things you didn't know women invented

This is how to change men's minds about women

There's a new range of Barbie dolls that celebrate female icons

25 million child marriages have been prevented in the last 10 years

We all suffer from unconscious biases. But we can overcome it

Here's what's still holding working women back in 2018

The circular economy could save life on Earth – starting with our cities

Why this Danish city is rebuilding itself out of recycled rubble

3 things women need to succeed in their career – according to women

Podcast: Your role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

6 ways to align the energy transition with economic growth

How feeling proud or grateful influences your decisions

The scary facts behind the gender pension gap

What is 'Blue Carbon' and how does it help protect our coastal ecosystems?

American businesses are taking a stand on gun control

Berlin is the best city in the world for millennials

Why men's aversion to housework is stalling women's careers

#MeToo is having unexpected consequences for working women

Violent crime in São Paulo has dropped dramatically. Is this why?

It's time to change how Africa powers itself. 500 million people depend on it

Is this the simple solution that could fix public funding?

Belgium has convicted a man of sexism for the first time

3 things to watch for when measuring broadband costs around the world

China's staggering demand for commodities

This counterintuitive approach could help tackle severe depression

8 simple things you can do to improve women's rights

Lessons from CEOs: What it takes to get to the top

Loneliness isn't just an issue for the old. It's a problem for the young too

Lessons on robots from the book that inspired Blade Runner

Purified water doesn't stay drinkable for long. This invention may change that

The future of farming is moving indoors. Here's why

China can teach the West an important lesson about innovation

This is how digital trust varies across the world

How Italy's Five Star Movement could redefine populism

Spotting triggers of unrest - the case of the Arab Spring

The countries where people worry the most about healthcare

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