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Cashing in on women’s health

Women’s health has been sidelined for centuries. But now that women are finally being heard, some unscrupulous companies are cashing in on the movement.

What are universities for?

Are universities fit for purpose in the 21st century?

India’s long and winding vote

In what is a big year for democratic elections, none come bigger than India’s incredible exercise in ensuring every voter has a say.

Debt cancellation: no quick fix to climate funding crunch

Time is short to act on loss and damage funding, after no action at COP26. With economic pain worsening, a new solution is gaining traction— debt cancellation.

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Fan-first cooling to combat climate change

COP27 might be criticised by some as a lot of hot air, but when it comes to coping with hot weather, that might be a good thing.

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Australia hopes to change climate reputation at COP27

A new government hopes to transform Australia’s reputation into a climate leader at COP27. But there’s a lot of damage to unpick.

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Crisis weighs heavy on COP27 but climate opportunity awaits

The world is much less stable than it was 12 months ago at COP26, but the adversities are unlikely to derail climate change action longer term.

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COP27

Adaptation, mitigation, and negotiation will be on the agenda as the world gathers in Sharm el-Sheikh for the 27th Conference of the Parties climate meeting.

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Future food depends on the cutting edge

As climate change enters uncharted territory, we will need all the skills of the past, and some from the future, to keep feeding the world.

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Obese and malnourished: the food future we face

Our world is not suffering from a lack of calories, but a lack of good nutrition which can sustain us. Science might just have the answers.

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Chart: Mismanaged plastic waste

Hospitals, masks and test kits all produce plastic waste. Only a small part of it is recycled.

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Science against the clock

Exploring the challenges of our time where scientists are racing against the problems reaching a point of no-return.

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The ecological crisis in the Arctic Ocean

Sea ice holds the key to understanding the entire Arctic marine ecosystem. But it’s melting faster than we can unravel its complexity.

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Cities can be safe havens for endangered plants and animals

Creating better connections between humans and nature is the first step to bringing back animals into our cities.

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Cashing in on women’s health

What are universities for?

India’s long and winding vote

Debt cancellation: no quick fix to climate funding crunch

Fan-first cooling to combat climate change

Australia hopes to change climate reputation at COP27

Crisis weighs heavy on COP27 but climate opportunity awaits

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Future food depends on the cutting edge

Chart: Mismanaged plastic waste

The ecological crisis in the Arctic Ocean

Cities can be safe havens for endangered plants and animals

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