📈 Human Progress
In the last decades humanity has made great progress with less extreme poverty, increased health, wealth and democracy. We follow in the tradition of professor Hans Rosling.
👨🦳There is no limit to how long we can live
Statistical studies indicate that there is no natural law that determines how old we can get to the maximum.
🦍 New hope for the gorillas of Congo
Better protection against poaching and logging gives Grauer's gorilla a better chance of escaping extinction.
🌆 The City of the Future is Green and Compact
Have you ever heard about the 15-minute city model? This is a model of a city built with livable, green, compact microcells where all essential services are guaranteed and easily reachable on foot or by bike.
🇺🇳 How he created the graphical profile for the UN's sustainability goals
His name is Jakob Trollbäck, the man who created the iconic graphical profile for the UN's sustainability goals. Warp News met him at the World's Fair in Dubai.
🧺 Here is the washing machine that does not require electricity
Navjot Sawhney has invented a washing machine that does not require any electricity and provides the opportunity for clean clothes without labor-intensive hand washing - even in areas outside the electricity grid.
🖖 Star trek hero overwhelmed after space voyage
Captain Kirk goes to space, breaking a record and returning with a new admiration for our green earth.
🇮🇳 Optimist's Edge: Billions at stake when India opens up – what will be your role?
India is considered cumbersome and expensive to trade with. But that may be about to change when the free trade agreement is on the agenda again after several years delay.
🔥 Satellite-technology reduces fire damage in Zimbabwe
The use of satellite-based fire information technology has drastically reduced fire-related damages in Zimbabwe, especially during the dry season.
🎓 The students did just as well during the pandemic
University students not only managed their studies during the pandemic but also managed to improve their results somewhat.