human interest

Increased gender equality has empowered more Icelandic women to choose to remain childfree but it hasn’t dampened societal expectations they will procreate.

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Pacific Island countries are on the frontline of climate change and are leading the way on adaptation and resilience.

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Gambling has evolved over the years to become organised and widespread in India, thanks to its online proliferation.

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In their struggles against authoritarian rule, Bangladesh’s students have always relied on their history’s many artefacts.

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As the Olympic Games kick off, normalising conversations around mental health is the gateway for positive mental wellbeing and the best performance by Indian athletes.

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Singapore’s longevity success hides a dark side — the lonely deaths of its seniors — exposing a need to address social isolation in its ageing population.

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A science-based approach focusing on prevention, treatment and harm reduction is key to tackling the global drug crisis.

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Current drug laws focus on criminalisation, causing high incarceration rates and poor outcomes. Reform is needed to prioritise harm reduction and treatment.

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As solid waste mounts in developing countries, the authorities must adopt innovative and effective solutions.

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The debate on AI ignores marginalised communities who stand to benefit most. Instead, AI can empower them, fight injustice, and level the playing field.

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Australian researchers urge prioritising evidence-based solutions and incorporating Indigenous experiences to tackle rising gender-based violence cases.

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