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Can Universal Basic Income Achieve Economic Security?
A wealthy country like the United States needs a solution for improving the supply and
Machine Learning Makes A Cost-Effective Environmental Watchdog
Machine learning could help safeguard public health and spot environmental dangers, according to new research.
Here Are The Real Boundaries Of American Metropolises, Decided By An Algorithm
How is the U.S. actually split geographically? When we think about where we live, usually our
An Intriguing Sci-Fi Vision Of A Megacity
Artist Olalekan Jeyifous creates fantastical, futuristic images of Lagos, Nigeria, to get people thinking about
Why More Women Don’t Win Science Nobels
One of the 2018 Nobel Prizes in physics went to Donna Strickland, a major accomplishment
The Elimination Of Smallpox Showed How Humans Can Work Together To Solve Deadly Global Problems
If you were to watch a split-screen broadcast with global weather on one side and
One In Three Older Americans Is Lonely. Here’s What Can Help
Loneliness is on the rise in the U.S., and no one is immune. Research published
The UN’s 1.5°C Special Climate Report At A Glance
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a special report on October 08 on the
Why What’s Happening In Antarctica Won’t Stay In Antarctica
The loss of polar ice may seem like an abstract concern, but it’s one that
America Has Become A Gerontocracy. We Must Change That.
The United States has a gerontocracy problem. This was clearly demonstrated in the recent hearings
Do Cities Have Too Much Parking?
Minimum parking requirements create more parking than is needed. This in turn encourages more driving
How Zoning Laws Are Holding Back America’s Cities
Early city planners dreamt up elaborate ideas for America’s cities. But in their dreaming, they
Philanthropy – A Powerful Tool For Urban Community Building
Big business has always seen the benefit in philanthropy. From Rockefeller to Gates, industry magnates
Technology Can & Should Be Designed For Emotional Wellness
In an interview at Singularity University’s Exponential Medicine in San Diego, Nichol Bradford, co-founder and executive director of
Rooftop Farming: Why Vertical Gardening Is Blooming In Kampala
Ugandans are finding creative solutions to the growing challenges of urbanisation. When Martin Agaba realised
‘There’s A Rock On This Beach!’ & Other Awful Tourist Complaints
An idyllic Cornish beach has been criticised for the placement of a rock out at
How Can Countries Help Refugees While Also Raising Their GDP? Let Them Work.
Uganda is an eye-opening example of how displaced people can lift up a nation, say
Why US Public Transportation Is So Bad — And Why Americans Don’t Care
The US has bad public transit, but you probably already know that. While some cities
How Blockchain Systems Could Bring About The Age Of Smart Cities
Various technological up-and-coming trends are projected to have a massive impact on our everyday life
Fixing All The Most Annoying Parts Of City Life
From public brawls to garbage piles, cities are solving some long-standing nuisances. Street Fights Could
Why Affordable Housing Needs To Be A Right, Not A Privilege
It’s time to ensure that no American has to worry about where they and their
A Brief History Of The United Nations
The United Nations (U.N.) is a global diplomatic and political organization dedicated to international peace
See How Singapore Airlines Prepares Its Aircraft For The World’s Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight
Singapore Airlines (SIA), the national carrier of Singapore, is set to launch the world’s longest,
Is Travel Really That Bad?
Okay, the title of this article is a bit tongue-in-cheek, but travel does involve considerable
