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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

We’ve all heard about climate change’s effect on our planet, but what about its catastrophic impact on human health?

Many elections, many consequences

With a vast number of citizens around the world voting for leaders and legislatures this year, much will depend on their trust in the electoral

Time to defend science under attack

In an age of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories, protecting trust in science is crucial.

Indigenous 6G: can India pull it off?

India is planning to launch a nationally-developed 6G network, despite falling behind in its 5G network rollout. But don’t count it out just yet.

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Developing economies risk exclusion as ‘age of AI’ dawns

Artificial intelligence is set to be a multi-trillion dollar industry by 2030, but developing economies risk falling behind unless changes are made.

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Satellite-tracking Islamic State’s archaeological destruction

ISIS deliberately destroyed cultural heritage during its occupation of northern Iraq. Satellite and drone images revealed the damage as it unfolded.

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Interactive: How governments, the military and business share satellites

Many satellites used for commercial or civil purposes are also used by governments and militaries.

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Data literacy is our best weapon against fake satellite images

A new algorithm can detect faked satellite images with a high degree of accuracy, but the best safeguard is an informed public.

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Eyes in the sky can change the way we help refugees

As technology improves, satellite-imagery based applications could help deliver faster humanitarian responses.

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Vaccines beyond COVID

For WHO Immunisation Week, we explore what could drive the next great leap forward on vaccines.

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In mRNA we trust

The mRNA vaccines developed to fight COVID were found to be safe and effective, even for pregnant women, inspiring scientists to explore their potential.

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Can we improve on a once-in-a-century TB vaccine?

It has been over 100 years since the last licensed tuberculosis vaccine. The clock is ticking to find a new one.

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Paving the way for a global malaria vaccine

Malaria impacts India more than anywhere else in southeast Asia, but relief could be on the way if the early promise of vaccines in development is fulfilled.

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Space wars

With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many joint space programmes have been put on hold. What is the future for international space exploration and collaboration?

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

Indigenous 6G: can India pull it off?

Developing economies risk exclusion as ‘age of AI’ dawns

Satellite-tracking Islamic State’s archaeological destruction

Interactive: How governments, the military and business share satellites

Data literacy is our best weapon against fake satellite images

Eyes in the sky can change the way we help refugees

Vaccines beyond COVID

In mRNA we trust

Can we improve on a once-in-a-century TB vaccine?

Paving the way for a global malaria vaccine

Space wars

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