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Water scarcity and the need for reusing wastewater

Reclaimed water is becoming an attractive option for ensuring water security.

Making food safer and sustainable

Greater investments in science, technology and innovative practices can transform food systems, and ensure steady supplies, nutrition, and access

Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

The increase in cancer rates globally has been linked to prolonged exposure to environmental contaminants.

Even in equal Iceland, women feel the pressure to be mums

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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Reframing how we talk about having kids or not

The language used around having children or not shapes societal views, highlighting the need for inclusive terms to respect all reproductive choices.

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Indonesia’s shifting views on marriage and babies

Delayed marriages coupled with the growing aspiration of young people choosing to remain childfree may have a substantial impact on Indonesia’s fertility rate.

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Governments want babies, but people want choices

More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.

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Malnutrition is killing India’s future sports stars

To improve its performance on the sporting stage, India needs to address malnutrition in children.

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Helping dyslexic students thrive in Malaysia

Malaysia’s education system can better support students with dyslexia by acknowledging the different ways of teaching.

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Baby apps are everywhere — but their use can carry hidden dangers

Baby apps can boost your confidence — but research shows the potential pitfalls include feeling judged, and coming to rely on app data as a measure of success.

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What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

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Burden of loneliness is not older people’s alone

Many parts of society need to come together to better address the problems caused by loneliness in later life.

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Violence at home driving higher risk of self-harm

Reducing exposure to violence and positive parenting are critical to suicide prevention among Indian youth.

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The tragic toll of competitive exams

The extreme pressure on students to compete sometimes results in students taking extreme steps such as taking their lives.

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Water scarcity and the need for reusing wastewater

Making food safer and sustainable

Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

Even in equal Iceland, women feel the pressure to be mums

Reframing how we talk about having kids or not

Indonesia’s shifting views on marriage and babies

Governments want babies, but people want choices

Helping dyslexic students thrive in Malaysia

Baby apps are everywhere — but their use can carry hidden dangers

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

Violence at home driving higher risk of self-harm

The tragic toll of competitive exams

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