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Global power struggles over the ocean’s finite resources call for creative diplomacy

January 17, 2026

Jonas Gamso, Arizona State University and Hossain Ahmed Taufiq, Arizona State University Oceans shape everyday life in powerful ways. They cover 70% of the planet, carry 90% of global trade,…

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New research may help scientists predict when a humid heat wave will break

January 6, 2026

As these events become more common at midlatitudes, a phenomenon called an atmospheric inversion will determine how long they last. Jennifer Chu | MIT Newshttps://news.mit.edu/2026/new-research-may-help-scientists-predict-when-humid-heat-wave-will-break-0105 A long stretch of humid…

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This is what the new frontier of AI-powered financial inclusion looks like

January 2, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI can turn vast, complex data into tailored financial insights, offering services such as real-time financial coaching or empathetic behavioural nudges. Voice-first interfaces, alternative-data credit…

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Cities

How bus stops and bike lanes can make or break your festive city trip

December 29, 2025

Harry Radzuan, London South Bank University; University of Manchester; Jiaying Xue, London South Bank University, and Siti Intan Nurdiana Wong Abdullah, Nottingham Trent University Picture yourself strolling through Christmas…

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Skills development is critical to bridging the global digital talent gap

December 22, 2025

Skills development is essential to keep the global workforce relevant. The conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) is often dominated by predictions about automation and job displacement. But, as tempting as…

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Climate Change

This year’s climate talks saw real progress – just not on fossil fuels

November 24, 2025

Antonio Scorza/COP30, CC BY-NC-ND Jacqueline Peel, The University of Melbourne It wasn’t a comfortable process for the tens of thousands of delegates trying to hash out progress on climate change…

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How AI can accelerate the energy transition, rather than compete with it

November 19, 2025

Data-centre spending is projected to reach $1.1 trillion by 2029, driven largely by AI-related energy and compute demand. AI’s clean energy investments should strengthen power systems for everyone, in line…

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Climate Change

Five key issues at the UN climate summit in Brazil – and why they matter to you and the planet

November 15, 2025

Alix Dietzel, University of Bristol and Katherine Fitzpatrick, University of Bristol The world’s most important climate summit – known this year as Cop30 – has begun in the Amazonian…

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Economy

ASEAN takes major step toward landmark digital economy pact

November 8, 2025

Image: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa Southeast Asian nations have reached a critical milestone in negotiations for the world’s first comprehensive regional digital economy agreement, setting the stage for digital integration across a…

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We must empower local leaders to meet global goals – here’s why

November 4, 2025

Cities drive over 80% of global gross domestic product and innovation – yet their leaders still lack a seat at the global decision-making table. National governments have long dominated international…

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