What you can learn from people who disagree with you | Shreya Joshi

Youth leader Shreya Joshi diagnoses a key source of political polarization in the US and shows why having “uncomfortable conversations” with people you disagree with is crucial to bridging the divide. “When we are able…

25/10/2022
A new social contract for global climate justice | Huma Yusuf

Pakistan contributes less than one percent to the global greenhouse gas emissions perpetrating climate change, yet one-third of the country was recently inundated with “biblical” floods that killed hundreds and displaced millions. If we’re to…

24/10/2022
An Indigenous perspective on humanity’s survival on Earth | Jupta Itoewaki

Eighty percent of the world’s biodiversity is within Indigenous territories, yet these communities often don’t have a say when it comes to protecting the lands they inhabit. Environmental activist Jupta Itoewaki explains why Indigenous peoples…

21/10/2022
We need leaders who boldly champion inclusion | June Sarpong

We know diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) boosts creativity and profits, but progress has been slow: today, nearly 90 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs are white males. It’s time for leaders to become “rock stars”…

20/10/2022
What’s a food allergy — and what’s not? | Jen Gunter

People often mix up food allergies and food intolerances, even though they require completely different medical treatments. Dr. Jen Gunter explains how allergies quickly trigger the immune system, while intolerances disrupt digestion and can sometimes…

19/10/2022
How video games can use their power for good | Noah Raford

If you think social media is powerful, keep an eye on immersive video games, says futurist Noah Raford. As more and more people are drawn into virtual worlds, the communities they forge are spawning real-world…

18/10/2022
The next wave of innovation in freight | Oren Zaslansky

Throughout the US, millions of freight trucks are buzzing goods across state lines, producing massive amounts of greenhouse emissions — some of them are only half full. Working to make this 400-billion-dollar-a-year supply chain process…

18/10/2022
The truth about faking orgasms | Karen Gurney

Whose pleasure is prioritized during sex, and why? Psychosexologist Karen Gurney explains how a lack of equal pleasure in the bedroom actually reflects broader gender inequality in society — and asks you to reconsider what…

17/10/2022
How to squeeze all the juice out of retirement | Riley Moynes

Despite common belief, retirement takes more than financial planning. And while you may be beyond ready to go on permanent vacation, you also have to psychologically prepare for when the novelty wears off. Riley Moynes…

13/10/2022
Can exercise actually “boost” your metabolism? | Jen Gunter

Can you “boost” your metabolism by exercising more? Well, it’s complicated. Diving deep into surprising truths about how the body conserves and expends energy in the form of calories, Dr. Jen Gunter reveals what your…

12/10/2022