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Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park bears rich fruits
Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) located in Malaysia, as a model of...
The importance of solitude – why time on your own can sometimes be good for you
Spending time alone can induce fear in a lot of people, which is understandable....
Why ‘finding your purpose’ matters – and four ways to find yours
Often presented as the solution for people lacking direction, the notion of “finding...
Sudanese help one another find medicine, water as state collapses into war
As Sudan collapsed into fighting last week that has trapped civilians in their city...
Raw materials, or sacred beings? Lithium extraction puts two worldviews into tension
Located in the heart of South America, Bolivia contains the largest lithium deposits...
Why London’s first Ramadan lights celebration has been so important for Muslims everywhere
On March 21 2023, the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Hamza Taouzzale, lord mayor...
How the brain stops us learning from our mistakes – and what to do about it
You learn from your mistakes. At least, most of us have been told so. But science...
How plants can change your state of mind
Plants look so different from animals, that it’s easy for many people to think of...
Carmakers are mistaken if they think chip shortages are over – they need to reinvent themselves while there’s time
Finally, carmakers got a break. Those in the UK boosted their output by over 13%...
‘One meal a day’ diet popular with celebrities could do more harm than good – here’s why
Celebrities have popularised all sorts of outlandish diet trends over the years....
How beauty filters like TikTok’s ‘bold glamour’ affect tweens using social media
TikTok’s new “bold glamour” filter “enhances” physical features in a way that makes...
El Anatsui creates gigantic artworks from recycled materials - why the world fell in love with him
The artist El Anatsui was born in Ghana and has spent the bulk of his career in...
Why everyday decisions feel so stressful – and what to do about it
Almost every morning I face the same dilemmas
Food forests are bringing shade and sustenance to US cities, one parcel of land at a time
The Uphams Corner Food Forest in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood was built on a...
Owning houseplants can boost your mental health – here’s how to pick the right one
In both Europe and the US, people spend up to 90% of their time indoors. But spending...
UN: 15.3m Yemenis at risk of waterborne diseases
Some 15.3 million Yemenis are at risk of contracting waterborne diseases, the United...