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AI-generated creatures that stretch the boundaries of imagination | Sofia Crespo

Can AI help us see beyond our human capabilities? Through a kaleidoscopic blend of technology, nature and art, neural artist Sofia Crespo brings to life animals that push the boundaries of creativity and imagination. Her…

21.11.2022
What a living whale is worth — and why the economy should protect nature | Ralph Chami

How much is one living blue whale worth in the fight against climate change? A lot more than you may think, says financial economist Ralph Chami. He explains the value of bringing the language of…

18.11.2022
Why people love watching sports | Kate Fagan

Sure, sports are about athleticism — but what actually keeps fans invested? Journalist Kate Fagan takes a fascinating deep-dive into lesser-known moments in women’s sports history and its media coverage, revealing why stakes and storylines…

18.11.2022
The danger and devotion of fighting for women in Afghanistan | Tamana Ayazi and Kat Craig

The women of Afghanistan are being persecuted under Taliban rule, but they’re not standing down. Filmmaker Tamana Ayazi chronicles the harrowing reality of one women’s rights advocate — Zarifa Ghafari, Afghanistan’s youngest female mayor —…

17.11.2022
How to find your voice for climate action | Fehinti Balogun

Actor and activist Fehinti Balogun pieces together multiple complex issues — climate change, colonialism, systemic racism — in a talk that’s part spoken-word poem, part diagnosis of entrenched global problems. Seeing the connections is a…

16.11.2022
5 things you should know about back pain | Jen Gunter

Back pain is as common as it is complicated, and easy fixes are hard to find. Shedding light on this universal ailment, Dr. Jen Gunter shares five things we should all know about back pain,…

16.11.2022
Great leadership is a network, not a hierarchy | Gitte Frederiksen

What if leadership at work wasn’t for a select few, but rather shared among many? Management consultant Gitte Frederiksen gives us the recipe for “distributed leadership” — dynamic, multi-dimensional networks of leaders that tap into…

15.11.2022
The wheat field that could change the world | Guntur V. Subbarao

Crop physiologist Guntur V. Subbarao and his team have developed an antibiotic-infused strain of wheat that naturally combats harmful, fertilizer-eating bacteria — a “monster” contributor to climate change. Learn more about how this breakthrough could…

14.11.2022
A colorful case for outside-the-box thinking on identity | Olivia Vinckier

Have you ever been forced to limit your identity to a single box on an application, survey or census questionnaire? For many, it is a futile and overall outdated exercise, especially for those with multiracial…

11.11.2022
The young climate activists moving Africa into the future | Vanessa Nakate

Climate justice activist Vanessa Nakate sits down with former president of Ireland Mary Robinson for an enlightening, intergenerational conversation about the state of the climate crisis. Nakate paints a picture of life in her home…

10.11.2022