How to live with fire | Oral McGuire

Uncontrolled fire threatens nature — but the right kind of fire can maintain the health and balance of the land, says fire management expert Oral McGuire. As a leader in the Nyungar community of southwestern…

25/04/2024
The weird and wonderful AI art of Niceaunties |  Niceaunties

Welcome to the “Auntieverse” — a surreal tribute to “auntie culture” by artist Niceaunties, inspired by the spirit of the women who care for each other and their families. From sushi-bedecked cars with legs to…

24/04/2024
The art of persuasive storytelling | Kelly D. Parker

“Storytelling is one of the most powerful marketing and leadership tools there is,” says communications expert Kelly D. Parker. She explains how stories make proposals of all kinds more memorable — and shows how you…

23/04/2024
AI is turning into something totally new | Mustafa Suleyman

When it comes to artificial intelligence, what are we actually creating? Even those closest to its development are struggling to describe exactly where things are headed, says Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, one of the…

22/04/2024
A climate solution? The wisdom passed down through generations | Louise Mabulo

Louise Mabulo grew up on seemingly strange farming tips from her parents and grandparents — like planting crops during a full moon or burying a rock beneath them. Now a farmer and climate activist herself,…

22/04/2024
How AI will step off the screen and into the real world | Daniela Rus

The convergence of AI and robotics will unlock a wonderful new world of possibilities in everyday life, says robotics and AI pioneer Daniela Rus. Diving into the way machines think, she reveals how “liquid networks”…

19/04/2024
How to be an active citizen and spark change | Gabriel Marmentini

What does it mean to be an active citizen? It’s about more than just voting and paying taxes, says social entrepreneur Gabriel Marmentini. He explains why we can’t rely on the state alone to solve…

18/04/2024
A Palestinian and an Israeli, face to face | Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon

How can Israel and Palestine achieve peace? Palestinian peacemaker Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli peacemaker Maoz Inon discuss the immeasurable tragedies they’ve experienced growing up in the region — and how they choose reconciliation over…

17/04/2024
What you can do to stop economic crime | Hanjo Seibert

It might sound like the plot of a movie, but economic crime is all around us — from drug trafficking and fraud to cybercrimes, tax evasion and more. Economic crime fighter Hanjo Seibert breaks down…

16/04/2024
Why you should disappoint your parents | Desiree Akhavan

When filmmaker Desiree Akhavan told her Iranian immigrant parents she was in love with a woman, she knew they would object. She explains why it’s worth the risk to let people get to know the…

11/04/2024