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Western moral credibility is dying along with thousands of Gaza citizens
The western world’s feeble response to Israel’s attack on Gaza has severely damaged...
Meat and dairy industry giants hold the plant power behind many vegan brands
“Cast a vote for a greener planet, lower food bills, better health and kindness...
Migrants can be a transformative force for sustainable development
Amsterdammers are proud of their city. But it turns out that people who have moved...
Excessive social media use during the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated adolescent mental health challenges
How does time spent online, and especially social media, affect the brains and behaviours...
How second world war bomb rubble was used to make 135 football pitches in east London
During the second world war, German forces dropped 28,000 bombs and almost 3,000...
Healthy cities aren’t a question of boring or exciting buildings but about creating better public space
The US developers of a 300ft glowing orb, set to be built in the middle of Stratford,...
A prefab building revolution can help resolve both the climate and housing crises
The world faces an increasing shortage of housing and an escalating climate emergency....
Misinformation: how fact-checking journalism is evolving – and having a real impact on the world
“Fake news” loves a crisis. It’s clear now that false information has played a role...
Freedom of thought is being threatened by states, big tech and even ourselves. Here’s what we can do to protect it
The idea of free speech sparked into life 2,500 years ago in Ancient Greece – in...
Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals
It’s a familiar start-of-the-year scene. You’ve committed to a healthier lifestyle...
How using your phone at work helps to balance your home life – new research
You might not think twice about using your phone while you’re at work. Maybe you...
Plants and bookcases in, living rooms and blank walls out: how your Zoom background can make you seem more competent
Working from home has made job interviews and starting a new role easier in many...
Expert advice to help young people keep their new year resolutions
If you have resolved to take better care of your mental health this year, you might...
Online knowledge sharing on the rise in China
In China, more and more teachers and content creators are sharing online
Xinjiang achieves leapfrog development in opening-up
At the Meilin Global Products, a bonded shopping center in Urumqi, northwest China's...
China's construction industry makes new progress in transformation, upgrading
The construction industry is one of the pillar industries of China's national economy,...